*RUSS B - Vocals, and Customer Relations... frontman extraordinare... what else can be said? Born and Raised in Seattle, Washington, Russ Has spent most of his life in front of an audience. A singer since age 2, he has performed onstage with many bands, in musicals and operas, has sung on soundtracks for TV and film as well as commercials and also sang backup on nationally released albums.
*MIKE - Bass, Vocals, and other acts unknown... Mike likes “Shiny things”. He has always had to be on the bottom, which later made sense when he became a bassist. He has played in numerous Northwest bands over the years including Jonas Grumby and The Little Kings. This man drops the funky bass grooves all night!
*JEFF- Guitar, Vox, and Fashion consultant. Somehow balances his tasty guitar chops and vocal skills with a sprinkle of that elusive "sensitivity" that women say they long for. Jeff has been playing guitar for the better part of 14 years in a variety of groups, from big band jazz to hard rock to the Gonzaga University cover band “Nexus”.
*BOBBY V - Keys, Vox, BU Vocal Director, and "other duties as assigned"... Bob's musical journey has taken him from performing in various original groups and cover bands to a 10 year stint as In-House arranger/producer at Cascade Recording. He studied composition with famed jazz pianist Allen Youngblood and has played alongside Michael Derosier and Roger Fisher.
*JIMMY RAY (Shooter) - Drums and Vocals... Jim has played drums with many Northwest bands over the years. You may have seen him in “The Machine”, “Blonde Taiwan”, and (with Mike) the “Little Kings”… He once called us out and made the band decide between big hair, wearing pink jumpsuits with a white belt and shoes, or kicking him out. Though he wasn't entirely justified, it WAS clearly necessary.
*BRUCE - Guitar and winner of the 2008 best excuse for missing band practice award! Bruce has played guitar in a variety of bands, he has graced the stage at the House Of Blues and to many venues to mention. He has amazing tone great technique and enjoys a good brew.
Influences
Please SEE latest "BLOG" for our latest set list of those tickling our fancy at the moment!!!
Sounds Like
Maroon 5, Pearl Jam, Coldplay, Cake, Green Day, Sublime, Jimmy Eat World, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Van Halen, Velvet Revolver, Jesus Jones, ZZ Top, Rush, Stone Temple Pilots, Audioslave, Lit, Duncan Sheik, Everclear, Nirvana, Offspring, Elvis Costello, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Violent Femmes, Everclear, Jane's Addiction, U2, Goldfinger, Prince, and Kid Rock.
See "CURRENT SET LIST" Blog for details!
Tired of hearing the same old boring, worn out cover bands?
We are, too...
The Guilty Pleasures is not just a band, but an experience that will not disappoint. Let's just get this out of the way... "Mustang Sally" played by 50 year old bald guys with pony tails is NOT OK! The 80's cover band with matching red vests and a singer with a mullet? SO not OK. The good news is that stuff is NOT us...
We promise to deliver that rare, fun, "glad I went there", "they were REALLY good and I want to see them again", sort of feeling... Grab your friends, dance, sing along, and see a live band that reminds you of why you dig music again.
We offer you this, a chance to hear a band that is NOT too loud, doesn't play Cheese, and may pull out a guilty pleasure of yours that you can't help but belt out with us.
It is NOT "Top 40" Per Se, but it IS a chillingly random and wonderfully fresh evening chocked full of the HITS that you know and love...
From us to you, we bring it... It's what we do.
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Michelle.
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Myspaz is such a fast site - in the time it took to post this comment - we could have rolled to South America - fathered illegitimate children - brokered some weapons deals with the chix dictator grandfathers, played a few shows and been back for blood tests and denied our activities before this got posted.
We will be seeing you this summer, maybe even say hello, as long as you remember to wear the under wear, under your pants - that's Y it's called Underwear!
