Having grown up in northern Wisconsin, Heather brings her talented vocals (and Midwestern accent) to Playback. Other bands that Heather has serenaded crowds for include Midnight Love Potion and Ronnie Raygun and the Big Eighties. Musical influences include Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin and Sam Cooke, to name just a few. When there's no microphone in hand, you can find Heather at a concert or looking for nearby travel adventures. 

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"Be so good they can't ignore you." - Steve Martin

Colorado native, Ryan, grew up in Greeley and shines on stage with his impressive drum solos and vocals. Crowds have also seen Ryan shred in other bands like Scarlet Canary, Sticky Penny, The Bar Hoppers and Jack Wagon Joe. Musical genres that are influential include metal, hard rock and classic rock. When Ryan isn't behind his kit, you can find him recording music in his studio, riding motorcycles or spending quality time with his wife. 

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"You only get better by playing. If you think you stink, you probably do." - Buddy Rich

With roots in Atlanta, Georgia, J.T. wows crowds with his dynamic vocals and lead guitar. No stranger to the stage, J.T. has performed (or is still performing) in bands like Watersong, REMember - A Tribute to R.E.M., College Radio, JT & Dan and Sirens. A few musical influences include R.E.M., Van Halen and Rush. When J.T. isn't on stage, you can find him watching football - preferably his alma mater, University of Georgia. 

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"I wanna rock!" - Twisted Sister

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Matt brings a fusion of styles to Playback with his vocals and guitar playing. Before joining Playback, Matt's voice and songwriting skills were prominent with the outlaw country band, Silo. Some musical influences include Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones and Johnny Cash. In between Playback gigs, you can find Matt writing movies and songs. 

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"You're never too poor for good beer or good toilet paper." - Mom

Dan hails from Erie, Colorado and adds those groovy bass lines (and now vocals!) that keep people dancing at Playback shows. Dan has been on stage with other bands such as Bourbon Rock Dogs and The Bar Hoppers. Some musical genre influences include classic rock, blues and country. Outside of playing bass, you can find Dan flyfishing or building/fabricating. 

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"Cheap ain't good and good ain't cheap!"