Stoppin' on the byways

Growing up in 70s California, Dan fell in love with classic rock and loves it just as much now as he did then — he’s a vintage drum collector and has been playing for over 30 years — his influences of Walfredo De Los Reyes Jr., and Sal Rodriguez are now among his close friends.

Willie’s passion for music was ignited from the moment he heard Elvis Presley as a child. At 19, Willie moved to Hollywood to pursue a career and over the years has toured the US, playing hundreds of venues, entertaining folks all over the country with Rock, Southern Rock and Rhythm & Blues.

From playing clubs five nights a week at 17, in the 80s Louie signed to CBS Records with the band Felony, playing all the clubs on sunset strip in Hollywood. Their hit song ‘Fanatic’ made it to the top 40. Since then Louie has toured with many bands all over the US and Europe.

Johnny has been a professional drummer since 15, and is regarded by many as a first call when an energetic, versatile drummer is needed. Playing with the likes of Tower of Power, Hal Ketchum & Nelly Furtado, he’s also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist & audio engineer.

Dave has been in bands since high school playing the songs of Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, soaking up the guitar genius of Jeff Beck & Pat Travers — he loves the signature harmony guitar leads, the honest and pure, story-telling southern song themes of the Allman Brothers.

Like Dan, Roy grew up in San Gabriel, California. He started playing guitar aged 11 — with his influences being Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman. When the Allman Brother Fillmore East LP was released, it was a life-changing event and dramatically influenced his playing.

From Dallas,Texas, and from a musical family which included both parents, both grandparents on both sides all being accomplished classical pianists..! — Noel then even formed a band in the front bedroom of his mother's house called Blackbird which included Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Filling the stage with excitement and professional musicianship is all part of an experience that feels as unique as the Midnight Rider Band — knowing the music so extensively means everything goes into the performances. Performances that are note perfect and note extraordinary.

We have through our musical and personal professional paths, made friends along the way, played along the way, friends who’ve stayed the whole way. Sharing a love for southern rock & the Allman Brothers and their music, performing together is a pure joy for all to see.