BIOGRAPHY
HEAD WEST HOFFMAN
Peter (Head West) Hoffman played with Willie Nile and, as part of that band, opened for The Who on tour. He has performed in the Boston area for 30 years and is a seminal influence on a generation of guitar players. He and Stash have been annoying one another in various ensembles nearly all that time. He is currently CEO of the Mooradian Cover Company the world’s most prestigious stringed instrument cover company.
STASH JACKSON
Tim (Stash) Jackson has played with Robin Lane and The Chartbusters, LaVern Baker, Mason Daring and John Sayles, John Edwards, and Minny Others. He is also a filmmaker, actor, and college prof, private drum instructor, and web host.
RAINBOW GATES
Bassist Richard Gates is well-known around town having played bass with an huge list
of local musicians in the studio, on tour, in local clubs, and also as
a producer. His credits include Patty Larkin, Jennifer Kimball, and Minny Others. He and Stash first worked together with the Young Rationals. Several of their videos can be found on YouTube
SONNY CALIFORNIA
Larry (Sonny California) Luddecke has worked with numerous local and national acts and as musical director for Tom Rush to Dana Gillespi. His credits include John Hammond, Lavern Baker, Mason Daring for John Sayles. He owns and operates Straight Up Music Recording Studio.