The Band
Being an intellectual creates a lot of questions and no answers. You can fill your life up
with ideas and still go home lonely. All you really have that really matters
are feelings. That’s what music is to me. ~Janis Joplin
THE BAND: The way I see them, or maybe more the way I imagine them…
MARKO: Lead Guitar
Marko’s the first guy I thought of when I decided to pull out the drumsticks and get another band together. He’s without a doubt one of the best lead guitarists I’ve come to know. He doesn’t need to be the center of attention, doesn’t chase the spotlight, and probably wouldn’t know what to do with it if you handed it to him. But put a guitar in his hands? That’s when Marko has something to say. He’s also the one guy who can take a tune that’s stuck in my head and turn it into an actual song better than anybody, and he won’t let me slack off until it’s done. Marko is the AI of this band.
MIKE: Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals
Mike is one half of the brother combination that makes up Just Loud Enough, and if you didn’t know better, you’d swear he and Steve were twins. They’re almost identical, even though there’s nearly a full year between their birthdays. Mike is one of those guys who’s easy to like. He’s laid-back, in good shape, confident without being full of himself, and always seems to have a story, an opinion, or a smart-ass comment ready when you least expect it. Their dad put both Mike and his brother Steve into Judo when they were young to burn off some of their excess energy. They’ve tried to get me to join them for a workout or two at their dojo. I’ll pass on that, but I appreciate their advice with my home cardio and weight workouts.
STEVE: Bass Guitar
If you’ve met Mike, you’ve probably met Steve. And if you’ve met Steve, you’ve probably had to look twice to figure out which brother you were talking to. They’re close enough in appearance to pass for twins, but spend a little time with them and you’ll discover they’re definitely their own people. Like Mike, Steve is fit, easygoing and a genuinely good guy. Steve brings that same steady quality to the band. He’s our bass player, but that’s only part of what he brings to the table. And between you and me, I’m pretty sure Steve is the one who keeps Mike out of trouble. Most of the time.
JESSICA: Keyboards, Fiddle, & Lead Vocals
There’s not a whole lot I’m going to tell you about Jessica just yet. Not because there isn’t anything to tell. Quite the opposite. Jessica has a story, and I’m pretty sure we’re only at the beginning of it. She’s got the looks. She’s got the voice. She’s got more talent than she gives herself credit for. But somewhere along the way, life taught her to doubt herself… and that’s a lesson that can be a lot harder to unlearn than it is to learn. She’s also got a life outside the band that doesn’t exactly leave her with a lot of spare time. Jessica is a certified nutritionist and keeps hounding me about my diet and because she’s in my head, she knows whenever I cheat. (lol)
JACK QUILL: Writer, Researcher & Resident Philosopher
Jack doesn’t play an instrument, but he knows how to make some noise. The resident thinker behind The Think Tank, Jack turns everyday observations into provocative articles, questions conventional wisdom, and occasionally drives the band crazy with his endless curiosity. His philosophy is simple: Never surrender your ability to think for yourself.
And then there’s me… Wayne on drums
I’m the only member of Just Loud Enough who is actually real. At least as far as I know. I’m the drummer, writer, lifelong music lover, occasional philosopher, health and fitness enthusiast, news junkie, and incurable storyteller of the band. You would think being surrounded by four bandmates who only exist in your head would be exhausting but actually it’s pretty cool. And the funny thing is, the more I brainstorm with them, the more real they seem.
To be continued…
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