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Mark Manley - Guitar/Vocals
Hinsdale, NH
Mark has only been playing lead guitar a few short years, but has already played with numerous
local bands as well as his own trio and has recently shared stages with George Thorogood and
Randy Travis. Mark has been performing all over the United States including Vermont, New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi playing casinos, nightclubs and big
outdoor stages alike with crowds ranging anywhere from 50-30,000+ people. Mark has already
achieved radio success as well and sold out of his debut album within two months of it's release.
Keep an eye/ear out, 'cause there is always a party going on!
Mark began playing lead guitar in 2007, the same year he entered and won his first talent
competition playing guitar. In February 2008 Mark released his solo debut "Some Like It Rough" - a
collection of live performances with a few home studio 'first-take' rehearsal sessions thrown into the
mix. "There's just something special about a rough first take. However good or bad the song turns
out there's always something in the mix that you can just never get back. That's what this album is
all about, nothing impressive, just personal" says Mark. The album sold out within two months.
Since then he has performed in a handful of talent shows (and won a few titles). Some of his
performances have been aired on 92.7 WKVT FM, BCTV and 100.1 FM
Blacksheep Radio.
"I just look forward to getting out there, playing my best, meeting new fans and most of all, learning
all I can from all of the great musicians out there!" - Mark
Hinsdale, NH
Mark has only been playing lead guitar a few short years, but has already played with numerous
local bands as well as his own trio and has recently shared stages with George Thorogood and
Randy Travis. Mark has been performing all over the United States including Vermont, New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi playing casinos, nightclubs and big
outdoor stages alike with crowds ranging anywhere from 50-30,000+ people. Mark has already
achieved radio success as well and sold out of his debut album within two months of it's release.
Keep an eye/ear out, 'cause there is always a party going on!
Mark began playing lead guitar in 2007, the same year he entered and won his first talent
competition playing guitar. In February 2008 Mark released his solo debut "Some Like It Rough" - a
collection of live performances with a few home studio 'first-take' rehearsal sessions thrown into the
mix. "There's just something special about a rough first take. However good or bad the song turns
out there's always something in the mix that you can just never get back. That's what this album is
all about, nothing impressive, just personal" says Mark. The album sold out within two months.
Since then he has performed in a handful of talent shows (and won a few titles). Some of his
performances have been aired on 92.7 WKVT FM, BCTV and 100.1 FM
Blacksheep Radio.
"I just look forward to getting out there, playing my best, meeting new fans and most of all, learning
all I can from all of the great musicians out there!" - Mark
| David Cook - Keys/Vocals Anniston, AL David began studying and playing organ and piano at a n early age. Throughout his adolescent years, he was the boy who played piano at a sports oriented school. While in school, he participated in the Georgia All-State Choir for 4 years and started ear training under the auspices of Melvin Hodges, saxophonist of Apollo 4 and Music Teacher at Stone Mountain. Deciding to make music his career, he started performing at dinner clubs and small bars around the east Atlanta area. As he matured, he learned the value of being able to play 'pickup' by using his natural ability to hear intervals. This lead to becoming an arranger for many local Atlanta popular rock bands in the early 70's. This carried on through and into the 80's as he put together numerous bands for Atlanta club owner Dee Ford. Through his diversity, David has become a sought after sideman, performing with artists like Ken Mellons, David Allan Coe, Nantucket, Robin Lee, and many more. Though rock is his passion, he is comfortable performing country, r&b, or pop as well. David is a welcome asset to MMB. |
Lou Trombley - Drums/Vocals
Brattleboro, VT
Lou comes to the band after many years in the local scene, driving such
great bands as the Guest Whoz, Longshot, Asian Snow Monkeys and
many more. His gravel baritone sets the foundation for many of the band's
harmonies and adds a distinctive flavor to many of the Classic Rock hits.
Just ask him to belt out his chilling rendition of the Standells hit "Dirty
Water". While we're thinking about Boston, it should be mentioned that
Lou is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music. Lou brings the beat
that drives the party all night long, this guy can really lock into a groove.
Brattleboro, VT
Lou comes to the band after many years in the local scene, driving such
great bands as the Guest Whoz, Longshot, Asian Snow Monkeys and
many more. His gravel baritone sets the foundation for many of the band's
harmonies and adds a distinctive flavor to many of the Classic Rock hits.
Just ask him to belt out his chilling rendition of the Standells hit "Dirty
Water". While we're thinking about Boston, it should be mentioned that
Lou is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music. Lou brings the beat
that drives the party all night long, this guy can really lock into a groove.
| Doug Morton - Bass/Vocals Putney, VT Doug Morton, bitten by the Rock n' Roll bug at age 8, studied piano, guitar and drums. He joined his first band at age fourteen playing bass and vocals. He is self-taught by emulating the great bassists of rock and soul in trios to full stage bands, eventually developing his own sound and style. Since those early years he has played and recorded with many of the Tri-State area's most popular bands and musicians. Seriously, this guy is no slouch, he's been with some of the best. "I took a two-year 'breather' from live performance during which time I went stir crazy, and then joined MMB to lay down the fat mattress..." The rest is history in the making. |