Michele D'Amour grew up in West Seattle and was a child prodigy on piano at the age of six. She also started singing very early on, performing in her church choir. Michele also enjoyed writing from an early age and became a published poet in her late teens. Later, Michele earned her chops singing with several different local bands and writing her own music, winning a Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition in 2017.
Patrick McDanel, another Seattle native, started his music career as a professional trombone player before switching to bass after sustaining an injury in the 1990s. He has toured nationally and internationally with various bands. He plays bass and sings backing vocals. Patrick is a veteran of the national music scene, having played with notable bands and acts as either a regular player or fill-in. One of his favorite career moments was playing at the Apollo Theater.
Carl Martin (drums) is originally from Southwestern Ontario, Canada. He has played with a host of bands and solo artists, playing a variety of styles in many diverse venues. Over the years, Carl has honed a style that several musicians have described as "solid as a rock." His philosophy is simple: to listen and support the music. Playing so many different types of venues and styles has helped Carl to beautifully support what is happening around him, and he locks in stunningly with Patrick.
Saxophone player Noel Barnes has been with the band since the Wiggle Room album, playing tenor and