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Kiki Stack - vocals.I started singing in diapers. Writing, performing, and playing at age 13. I joined my first band at age 17. Kelly Pine was in that band.
Did radical things with my hair.
Worked with a variety of musical groups, including members of Journey. Recorded with Eddie Money, and even backed up an Elvis impersonator.
Then I got married and had a family ...
And now I'm back, happy to be in the most fulfilling and creative musical project I've been involved with in over two decades. Still haven't been able to channel Yma Sumac, though.
Cynde Gillis-Burgstahler - vocals.
At the tender age of 4, I wanted to be Doris Day.
Shy about my freckles, my mama told me about a very famous lady that had freckles just like me. Her name was Doris Day, and she sang a pretty little song called "Que Sera Sera". Good tune. Well, Doris and that little song not only helped me out with the freckle thing, it made me want to sing.
As a singer/songwriter for years, my lyrical contributions were enough to gratify me musically. A few years back though, I wanted more. The time had come to reach out and experience the thrill of performing live. What would be... would be.
Dream Posse rode into town at a most perfect time.
Marke 'Jellyroll' Burgstahler - guitars, pedal steel, mandolin, dobro, vocals.
Everyone wants to know about the nickname. There's versions I could tell, and versions I do tell.
I've been involved in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene now for some 30+ years, and have been fortunate to play alongside of some great talent. I spent a good part of the 90's touring with Gregg Allman, and have done countless shows around the state with Eddie Money.
Still wondering about the nickname, I suppose.
For the past 25 years, I've also played guitar with the Alameda All Stars, a fantastic group of musicians and friends. From time to time, I enjoy appearing as a guest guitar on studio recordings, such as recent releases from 38 Special and Night Ranger.
In Dream Posse, I get to play some of my favorite stringed instruments - pedal steel guitar, mandolin and dobro. Well those, along with a variety of favorite guitars. See, a guy like me can't have too many.
My favorite color is blue, and I always eat my vegetables.
Jeff MacDonald - guitars, mandolin, vocals.Chronic Day Dreamer. Or is it A.D.D.?
Born in Walnut Creek. Hitched up the wagon at the age of 4 and headed north to settle in Concord. Had a life-size poster of Susan Dey. Later swapped it out for the infamous Bo Derek swimsuit poster, placed strategically on the back of my bedroom door.
Love a good Sci-Fi flick: Planet of the Apes, The Thing, Alien
Pet Peeve: Cigarette butts. Smoke all you want, but c'mon... put it in an ashtray. Or a trash can. Or your pocket. Just not out the window!
Played trumpet in grade school. After hearing all the cool guitar solos on KFRC wailing from my AM transistor radio, I picked up the guitar and that was it. When my brother went into the Navy, I snuck into his room and borrowed 'The Song Remains the Same'. He never got it back. Joined the Willows Theater Band for several plays, including 'Man of La Mancha'. I asked for a few greenbacks and that was the end of that. Did the T-40 hits with several local bands.
Currently wrapped up a Foxytoad CD Project with the infamous Dr. Dave. And now I'm in da 'Posse'.
Steve Solari - keyboards, accordion, harmonica.
My third grade teacher said I was "a good student, a little lazy".
While no longer a student, I nevertheless remain a little lazy.
Been playing in garage bands since high school.
Since joining Dream Posse, I've been playing out of the garage.
I'm a veteran of several Bay Area rock bands, including Promised Land, TJ Express, and Room Ten-O-Nine.
Kelly Pine - bass, vocals.
Lover of all things low.
Over the years I've played with Sapo, Heather, Cover2Cover, and Dave Martin's House Party.
Just ignore claims that I'm lazy, dumb and stare allot.
15 minutes of fame? Once had my name in Herb Caen's column.
Musical influences? Miley Cyrus, William Shatner, Mr. Ed.
Still waiting for the other ball to drop.
Alan Thiele - Drums.
Collector of nicknames: Bucks, Bongo, DD, Albo. More recently, "Bobblehead".
Have a history. Buzztones, Lloyds, Mersey Beach, Electric Headband, Burger City Stompers, The Big Sirs, $1.39, Labyrinth, Hinge of Fate ... be in touch for full list.
Opened for everyone, and lots opened for us.
No one has more fun doing this. I still enjoy playing in my garage.
Dream Posse feels right.
