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Dale Dahmen
Leader, bass, concertina, vocals
Dale started his musical career at the age of six and by the age of 12 had formed his own band.  Since then he has performed at numerous venues in and out of the Midwest.  He and his band have made a number of appearances on several different radio stations and have been the featured story in several newspapers throughout the country.

Mark Hauck

Guitar, bass, trombone/tuba, vocals

Mark has been with the band since 1983.  Since the age of 11 he has performed with the Minnesota All State Choir, St. Cloud Jazz Ensemble, European Tour, and a number of groups such as brass quartets, orchestras, big bands, and Dixie land bands.


Chris Staniec
Drums and vocals
Chris came aboard in 1996.  From the early age of 7 he has performed with various bands including his own rock band.  Chris has played with a number of groups including marching, jazz and pep band, musicals and drum line.

Ross Scalise

Keys / Trumpet

Ross has been playing for over 45 years.  He has played all styles of music, including but not limited to; country, 50’s & 60’s, classic rock, hard rock, polka, jazz, swing, big band. 


 

Fred Axberg

Drums

Fred has been playing drums for 40 years.  He’s played all styles of music, including but not limited to; country, 50’s & 60’s, classic rock, hard rock, polka, jazz, swing, big band.  He toured with a rock band for 5 years in the early 70’s.