Hailing from California's Wine Country, the Dustdevils have been stomping out original rock & roll for 11 years. Youthful enthusiasm, coupled with seasoned musicianship, make this act the one to watch!
The band is led by singer/songwriter Mark McLay.
Mark's first album with the band, Just Glad to be Here, features producers James Rolleston (John Hiatt, Dirk Hamilton) and Michael McKulka (Berlin) and guitarist Tim Pierce (Crowded House, Bruce Springsteen).
Mark's recordings have drawn radio airplay on various stations across the country including a cut on the "Connections 1" benefit cd for KRCB (Sonoma County, CA public radio). Just Glad to be Here was also featured on popular Santa Rosa station KRSH's drive-time New Music Monday program.
Band performances include the Sonoma County Fair (10 years in a row), Alameda County Fair, Napa Town & Country Fair, Healdsburg Concert in the Square, Sebastopol Plaza Concert, Novato Arts, Wine and Crafts Fest, First Nite Santa Rosa (3 years), Sebastopol Apple Blossom Fest (3 years) and many other events and concerts.
The Dustdevils spin out positive, high energy variety rock & roll that complements Mark's risk-taking vocal style and animated, confident stage presence. In addition to their original songs, they add audience pleasing classic covers from Buddy Holly, the Temptations, Little Richard and many others.
The line up:
Mark McLay: acoustic guitar, keyboards, lead vocals
Daring, electric, and a left leg with a mind of it's own!
Kevin Russell: electric guitar, harmony vocals
Kevin jangles, he crunches, he soars, and like the light at a motel 6, he's always on!
Ron Stinnett: piano & organ
Ron Stinnett
Dan Rransford: drums
Steady, hard-working and the best sounding drum set this side of god!
Eric Straus: bass
Tasty, solid low tones, winning smile.....we’re hoping Eric doesn't leave us for the movies!
Sue Pierson: harmony vocals and percussion