Hailing from Houston Texas, Paul brings his own style of bass playing to the band. Comfortable with many genres of music, Paul’s experience shows through in his out front style of playing the bass. With funky grooves and a soulful demeanor, Paul endears himself to any crowd by giving his all on stage.

Ruud Cooty has been a professional vocalist on the local and national music scene for many years with credits that include stints working with MCA artists Billy The Kid, Pranks with Brendan O’Brien (Producer of Stone Temple Pilots, Black Crowes and many others), Firewind, Kenziner, Spike! with David T. Chastain as well as years working the southern rock circuit under the name of Ruud Cooty.

Joe is originally from Ohio. He was a founding member of recording artist Flatbush. Flatbush was a popular country/southern rock/original band from 1974-1981, based in Cleveland, Ohio. They released two singles and one LP. “Snug as a Bug in a Rug” and “Baby Love” were hits on WMMS FM. They’re named in the Cleveland Rocks exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joe has been a backbone of many bands over the years including Atlanta’s Red, White and Blues Band and the Room to Move Band.

Russ grew up in Montgomery, AL. He moved to Atlanta in 1986. He’s played and recorded with a bunch of bands including Derek St. Holmes, Donna Hopkins, Julie Gribble, The Skylarks, Eddie Terrill and The Heart of Country and Tribute…A Celebration of the Allman Brothers to name a few. Russ has 5 records and various singles released under Russ Still and The Moonshiners and separately, Russ Still.

Erik is originally from Rochester, NY. He studied under Steve Greene, Carlos Manobianco and Rick Balestra. He has lived and played music in the Atlanta area for the past 28 years. He has performed with numerous rock and blues bands including Frostbit Blue (NY), Ron Cooley and Hard Times, Levity, Ramblin’ Soul, Andrew Black and Fat Arm Daddy. Erik has 2 CDs available through Spotify and iTunes – Erik Viel “Off The Beaten Path” and Erik Viel and The Eastern Flyers “Whitehorse”.