Bill Norlin - Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica

Bill Norlin is the guitar player. He started playing guitar when he started and hasn't finished yet. He's been with many unnotable groups including, but not limited to, the Druid City Night Spots,Tangy Sharp and the Cheddar Cheese, Naj and the Night Crawlers, and of course the Groove Knockers. Obviously he couldn't support himself and his family in any of these frivolous endeavors. That's why he has a Remodeling and Carpentry business. To assist you in your remodeling needs, please call Bill at 645-4754, for a free, no obligation, estimate.

  Steve Cohen - Bass, Vocals
The only Yankee in the band, Steve grew up in the Bronx, spending many a day at the House that Ruth Built, imagining greener pastures while his beloved #2 train rumbled over the bright green Bronx River, replete with old refrigerators and the occasional corpse. His degree in Music Theory and History had little impact on his professional life, gigging five or six nights a week in clubs, frat houses, strip joints and the like.  After thousands of shows with original bands, playing non-stop in places like CBGB and the Mudd Club, opening for an endless roster of acts like The Police, Iggy Pop, The B-52s, The Hollies, etc. etc., winning some big international contest, and touring all over the east coast and in Europe, Steve said "Yikes!" and decided to become an artist manager instead. Having moved to Asheville, NC in '02, Steve plays with several local bands, and is once again writing songs. And still managing other artists.

Gear: A Luddite when it comes to equipment, Steve plays a '66 Fender Precision bass through a Gallien-Kruger GK-400 amp and EV speaker cabinet. He NEVER changes his strings and isn't quite sure what's on the ol' hoopty of a bass. He keeps a Steinberger (bought brandy-new when they first were made) in reserve, just in case.


  Mike Berlin - Drums
Mike started playing the snare drum at 6 years old, and played in high school jazz and marching bands. He attended college at the University of South Louisiana on a band scholarship for percussion.

"For fun during the summer, I used to put an ad in the local paper in Baton Rouge that said 'Drummer looking to play, influences James Brown, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, The Meters,' stuff like that," says Mike. “It was an easy way to weed out all of the redneck country bands and get to meet some really soulful musicians of South Louisiana. Man, I'd end up at places like The New Light Baptist Church in New Roads, Louisiana, playing drums behind a six-piece, gospel church band with about 12 or 15 ladies who were rockin' the house," he says. "You talk about chills down your back!
Those kinds of experiences are why I play drums. I truly believe that a good groove is all about what you’re not playing. ”

Mike has played with all types of bands ranging from alternative rock bands, bluesmen of Baton Rouge, experimental improv jazz groups to urban funk/rap outfits.

“Sharing the stage for a few songs with the legendary bluesman Henry Gray is one of my proudest moments in music.

His favorite music is sweet soul from the greats including Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Robert Cray, The Meters, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, Keb' Mo', Herbie Hancock, Ben Harper and Ray Charles.


  George Scott - Organ/Piano
Raised up proper in the wilds of Madison County, North Carolina, listening to Pinetop's Boogie Woogie chased by Dave Brubeck and Mozart's The Magic Flute, George couldn't help but end up with a schizophrenic musical perspective.  George has played in a number of groups over the years including Anomaly, the Groovemont Players, The Blue Rhythm Aces, and most recently Cascade Street Rhythm & Blues.  His soulful and funky piano and organ will entertain you whether it's big band jazz, honky-tonkin' boogie, or down-behind-the-dumpta funk.

Gear:  For Piano, Rhodes, Clav, etc, he performs on an ancient Yamaha KX-88 MIDI controller connected to almost -as-old Korg M3R.  The organ is delivered via a Roland VK-7 and Motion-Sound Pro-3.  ....and the Melodica you ask?...well, itsa Hohner HM-36...!