Shandra Ann Coplien:Vocals
Mari Tomita:Keyboards and Vocals
Gerald Coplien:Guitar and Vocals
David Potter:Bass Guitar and Vocals
Scott Middleton:Drums and Vocals
Shandra Coplien: Vocals
Being raised by a rock-N-roll family has it's advantages. Shandra gets her advtange from her mother who sang for many years. Shandra now steps in the spot light and shines brighter than ever. Singing out of Monroe, Wisconsin at the tender age of 21, she's learning that the music life is fast and that anything can happen! Growing up with classic rock and blues on her mind she's showing the generations that being young doesn't stop you from appreciating the roots of American music.
Mari Tomita: Piano, Keyboards, and Vocals
Mari is from Tokyo Japan. She is classically trained since the age of five. From 1994 to 1999 Mari studied music and English in the states. After returning to Tokyo she began honing her skills as a boogie-woogie blues piano player in a Blues Brothers tribute band. She joined a blues band starring Toshie Nagishi, a famous national Japanese actress. In 2005 she returned to the states to tour and entertain both nationally and abroad.
Gerald Coplien: Guitar and Vocals
Gerald grew up in a lifestyle that promoted music. He picked up his first instrument at the age of 3 and it's been a roller coaster ride ever since. Like any other musician he has carted himself around the states from gig to gig. He has worked with 38 Special, Joan Jett, Buddy Guy and Cheap Trick. He has played and toured with Baby Huey, Busted, Pulse, Tipsy McStagger and Crosstown.
Dave Potter: Bass Guitar and Vocals
Born and raised in Key West, Florida. Dave has been playing lead and bass guitar professionally since the age of 14. He has worked for many local and national touring bands such as Us Guys Band, Cherokee Rose, Street Legal, Busted, Somebody's Kids, Flip City Live and Tipsy McStagger. He has opened for headlining acts such as The Everly Brothers, The Kingston Trio, Danny and the Juniors, The Drifters, Head East, Foghat, Reo Speedwagon and Cheap Trick to name a few and is a veteran of recording studios throughout the Midwest and the South.
Scott Middleton: Drums and Vocals
Scott began playing at age eight with the Wabash Marching Baton and Drum corps. He continued to play off and on, became involved in the school's music program and jammed with friends. He played regularly in the Indianapolis area and earned a Bachelors Degree in percussion performance from The Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. There he performed and studied with world renowned artists and performers such as Kenny Aronoff, Donald Erb and Gerald Carlyss. He went out on the road originally in May of 2005 with Dana Jordan. Since then he's been a member of other band lineups like 4am, Tipsy McStagger and Crosstown. In spite of great obstacles and set backs he has remained a constant force in the working music scene.
have a great tour!! we are moving to the west coast in a little over a week, where will you be the week of april 27? if you are anywhere near interstate 80 we could stop and check you guys out! next time you see dave or gerald tell them that julie mae sends them much love!!
hey to whoever runs the page, just thought you should know that dave potter was not born and raised in key west florida, he was born and raised in monroe wisconsin, i was raised in the same house with him until i was 7 years old and then again when i was 13--dave's niece julie mae
So I take Crosstown is now defunct? And you're in WI, my old neck of the woods. I'll keep my eyes open and tell everyone hi. I'll be interested in meeting Mari. I wish my fingers could still move that fast without cramping up!
