It seems like only yesterday I got this idea in my head that I couldn't shake. I wanted to form a band and little bit by little bit it came together. I remember that first phone call with Celeste. She's been my friend, confidant and partner-in-musical hijinx since the very beginning. I promised her we wouldn't gig or travel too much and that she'd never have to play songs like "Sweet Home Alabama," "Brown-Eyed Girl" and "Mustang Sally." I've done a good job of keeping my word too!

I found Jason one night when I went to see a musical my friend Joy had been cast in. I thought he was cool, extremely easy on the eye and I really liked his singing voice. When I found out he played guitar, that was just the icing on the cake. We soon had ourselves quite the charismatic guitarist & singer.

I started emailing with Rich online after I saw his profile on Bandmix, which referred me to his website. I'm pretty sure that was a combination of fate and luck as he's been an integral part of the mix since pretty much the beginning too. Before we even met, he was quick to offer advice and support. I knew he had a place here. He's one of the most talented people I've ever met, with the biggest heart.

And JD... I can't say enough about JD. When we were in a lurch for decent sound equipment, he stepped in and became our "official sound guy" asking for little in return. Every day he wears so many hats. He has his own band "Aftershock" that he built from the ground up, works each week 40+ hours in a management position at Cisco, and finds a way to keep his family well and happy. However, he still found time to work with us and became an integral part of our team. When we began a search for a new drummer, he volunteered and unanimously we snatched him up. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone more dedicated and professional with such a kind spirit than JD.

But with that said, it is with a heavy heart that I make the following announcements: