John Walker (Drums, Vocals)

British born drummer John Walker is relatively new to the Northern Virginia music scene, having arrived in the U.S.A. from England in September 2003.

He has played with a number of bands in the area over the past 6 years, as a session drummer on several recordings by local singer/songwriters and in house bands for 'Open Mike' nights. Played with Ten Feet Five in Andover, England during the 1960's and when the band reformed in 1994. When Ten Feet Five split in 1965, two ex-band members teamed up with two other local Andover guys to form The Troggs of 'Wild Thing' fame.

Tim Smyser (Guitar, Vocals)

Tim Smyser is an actor, dancer, model, vocalist, guitarist, and bassist. He was a member of JAMME produced by John Phillips of the Mamas & Papas and signed to ABC Dunhill Records, and a member of The Standells signed to Capitol Records then Universal Pictures Corporation.

He had the top-rated TV show in New Zealand for three years, and did a Royal Command Performance for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. Tim also did a 24-hour telethon and raised 5 million dollars for handicapped children, and was one of the lead principle dancers in Evita.

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Dan Chute (Guitar, Vocals)

Dan has been travelling and performing in American country, rockabilly, bluegrass and rock-n-roll acts for some 35 years. He routinely plays electric guitar, bass, mandolin and acoustic guitar at regular performances in Virginia and surrounding states, primarily with his bands The DC3 and The Twangmasters.

Dan has performed and recorded with many notable professional musicians including Randy Waller of The Country Gentlemen, Bill Kirchen, James Intveld, Will Ray, Van Howard of Ray Price's Original Cherokee Cowboys and Chris Hillman.

Bryan Smith (Bass guitar, Vocals)

Bryan's bass sound first gained international exposure in the mid-seventies when he recorded and toured in the U.S. and Canada as a member of The Star Spangled Washboard Band. In the late 70's, Bryan joined the Tennessee Rockets, along with Bob Newscaster, Jeff Lodsun, and Billy Hancock. This group also appeared on the Ripsaw classics, “Bad Boy” and “Hot Rod Man” with Tex Rubinowitz as well as “Shakin' That Rockabilly Fever” with Billy Hancock. In 1980, Bryan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and began performing with the Country Current, featuring some of the best country and bluegrass musicians in the world. For the last 20 years, Bryan has performed with many bands in the D.C. Metro area.

Zane Gill (Keyboards, Vocals)

Zane Gill has been playing in bands since the 60's. He has played with Paul Revere & The Raiders, the New Beats, and dozens of bands no one has ever heard of. Zane plays keys and sings in the Rebels, but he also plays guitar and harmonica in other bands. He has played all over the world over the years from Germany to Costa Rica, and is a recovering lawyer during the day.