Mountain ReVerb

Influenced by the immense talent of his brother Bradford, Carl Hager’s love for acoustic music matured as his understudy of acoustic folk ballads of the 70s. It was during those early learning years that he grew to appreciate the solo guitar/vocal performance genius of James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Paul Simon and so many others of the decade.   

His rich vocal and smooth acoustic guitar performances cover a broad range of folk, rock, country and blues classics including songs by James Taylor, Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Van Morrison, the Eagles, Prince, Hank Williams Jr, the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Chris Stapleton, Amos Lee, the Band, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and others.

Dan Crecco began drumming at 9 years old. His percussion experiences include symphonic band, British Invasion and west coast sounds of the 60’s, progressive rock and the CBGB’s wave or the 70’s , Rhythm and Blues of the 80’s, Progressive Jazz and Rock of the 90’s and traditional Blues, New Orleans Funk and 2nd line drumming In the 2000’s.  
 

His percussionist influences include: Gene Krupa, Mitch Mitchel ( Jimi Hendrix Experience) , Ginger Baker, Bill Buford (King Crimson/Yes) , Carter Beaufort (Dave Mathews Band), Dave Weckl  Jazz Drummer extraordinaire and New Orleans Drummers Johnny Vidocovich and Stanton Moore Zigaboo Modeliste.   
 

Dan’s percussion performance can be heard on over 100 recordings , and Radio shows. Two of his most recent CDs won “Best Self Produced Blues CD” by the Colorado Blues Society” ( All Debts Paid by Verses the Inevitable) and by The Mile High Blues Society ( Colorado Blue by Johnny Johnston)  
 

In 2017 Dan Crecco had the honor and privilege to win the Mile High Blues Society International Blues Challenge using his percussion skills with the “ Johnny Johnston and Danny Crecco Duo “. January 2018 the duo act went to Memphis TN representing Colorado to compete in the International Blues Challenge . 

A life time of a passion for percussion, 
Dan Mojo man Crecco

Heavily influenced by the soulful and percussive rhythms  of Motown - specifically Richy Havens, Earth Wind and Fire, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - "Big John" Flanigan has been playing drums since the age of 12. 

John has a hugely rich history of  band support that includes Jackson Brown, the Allman Brothers, Carl Dennison, Ziggy Marley, Big Head Todd, Vince Herman, Drew Emmitt, Derek Trucks, the Subdudes, the Los Lonely Boys, Motet, the Jeff Brinkman Band, String Cheese Incident, Left over Salmon, the Whalers and George Clinton. 

But it was 15 years ago that John discovered a passion for hand percussion in the collective  drum instruments of  Djembe, Congos and Bongos.  His unique style transformation and unprecedented "uplifting blending ability" now serves as the immensely valued and spiritual foundation for all of his live and studio performances. 

That "Salt and Pepper" percussion layering  for live band performances has marked John as a hugely sought-after Colorado musician asset.  His local collaborations include  Catch and Release, Right-minded, Batiste/Young, the Remis Tucker Band, the Jeff Brink Band and Elk Tongue. 

"Big John" continues to share his gift of music and takes immense pride in preserving the joy that music brings to all.

A brilliantly stylized and expressive blues, rock and jazz professional instrumentalist, Ryan Parker is undeniably one of the most requested and in-demand professional musicians  in the Boulder / Denver music scene.  

A long-standing member of the Boulder based band CROWBOY and duo (formerly known under the moniker the DRESS DOWNS) with the immensely talented Mackenzie Rae - a singer-songwriter with roots in South Dakota and Western Colorado, Ryan's "foundation" bass rhythm support merges beautifully and enhances any performance collective, be it intimate coffee house or festival stage.

Throw in a background of classical opera vocal training... 

Ron Blechman (aka "Doctor Midnight") initially learned the joys of improvisation at a young age while banging on his grandparent's grand piano -- simply to keep himself amused while his family argued politics and religion. In later years, he developed a love for the Hammond organ and synthesizers as well.         

In the 80's, Ron developed custom MIDI software and taught several college level course on how to use computers and MIDI for recording. To showcase his songwriting, he formed the original band "Innocents", who performed at many venues in the NJ/NY area including the legendary CBGB's.       

Ron's influences are many, including Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Jimmy Greenspoon (Three Dog Night), Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis/Traffic), Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep), John Lord (Deep Purple), Rod Argent (Zombies/Argent), Keith Emerson (ELP), Tony Banks (Genesis), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Richard Barbieri (Porcupine Tree) and Adam Holzman (Steven Wilson).       

Ron has performed with Classic Rock and Progressive Rock cover/tribute bands, including Sphinx, Snatch, Parkway Joe, Alien Chew Toy, Watersong, Steel Monkey, and most recently, Mountain Reverb.   

Samples of Ron's original music can be heard at http://www.ronblechman.com .  

Began playing at the age of 12 co-forming a surf band called the ‘Decades’. Continued to play in a variety of bands throughout high school with genres including rock, soul, funk, folk, and R & B.  He also played bass and guitar for the high school jazz band. 

Attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) as a music education major playing in 8 different ensembles and bands, including orchestras, and playing guitar in the Northern Arizona University Experimental Jazz/Rock Ensemble. While at NAU one of his most interesting and musically challenging experiences was learning how to play sitar for a concert presentation of “A Contrast for Two Orchestras’ written by and featuring jazz quarter tone trumpeter the late Don Ellis.  While at NAU he paid the bills playing 3 to 4 nights a week as bassist in the rock band ‘Overflow’.  

Traveled the world as a bassist for the international musical group ‘Up With People’ for whom he became band director. During his time there he performed at Carnegie Hall. Was co-host of National Geographic Channel’s ‘the Mummy Road Show’ (40 episode, 3 year television series). While studying mummies, he wrote ‘Songs for the Dead’, an EP inspired by mummified ancestors from around the globe.  Co-wrote the song ‘Let’s Go Crazy Tonight’ which was recorded by Bonnie Tyler and appears on her 2019 album ‘Between the Earth and Stars’. Recently lived in the Monterey Bay area (2015-2019) where he played with various groups including Jazz, Americana, and Rock. 

Currently co-musical director for ‘The Rendezvous’.  A musical show of past and current music with songs he has written or co-written scheduled for September 2022 in Chicago, Ill.  

His musical philosophy is, “Music is universal. It brings about great emotion in both the musician and those who listen…a communion of sorts between music and people, a relatedness that is transcendent. Further, if the musician becomes more important than the music, it is no longer music”.

Resides in Longmont, Colorado since 2019 with his wife Kathy.

Ken picked up the guitar at age 11 and played his first bar gig at 14.  Since then, he has continued to hone his skills and delight audiences with his dynamic brand of guitar playing.  His style draws upon rock and blues, with a little country picking in the mix, and successfully melds the influences of Richie Blackmore, Santana, David Gilmore, Mark Knopfler and Junior Brown into a sound uniquely his own.  Give him a listen, you're sure to become a fan! 

Currently playing with Cat Jerky (22 years running), Steel Mondey (Jethro Tull tribute) and Mountain ReVerb.  Past collaborations include Rock The House, Longtucky Escort Service (acoustic duo), Bad Hollie & The Rolled Up Newspaper and Get Ur Goat.

Otis Lande was born in Oakland, California, and grew up in Boulder, Colorado where he currently resides. His father Art Lande is a well known jazz/avant garde pianist/composer/educator who recorded with ECM Records in the 1970’s and has been nominated for several Grammys.

Otis started studying piano at age 7 and switched his focus to electric bass at age 13. He began playing with rock bands while in high school, as well as the jazz band at Fairview High in South Boulder. Otis received a BFA in Jazz Bass Performance from the California Institute of the Arts, where he spent 3 years working with legendary bassist Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report, Santana).

Since moving back to Colorado from Los Angeles in 2008, he has held down the low end for several bands on the Front Range including Mountain Standard Time, Rogue Sound, Smack Thompson, PowerLung Rangers, Intuit, Green Buddha, and many more. Otis (aka Mugs) is the current bassist for the Denver-based funk/soul band Eufórquestra, a national touring act with a 16 year history and an annual summer festival, Camp Euforia in Iowa. A player of many styles, he hopes to continue lighting up the dancefloors in 2019!