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The Zebra Mussels: Bios

Trish Sisson - Vocals

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Trish’s career began at age 16 in Miami, Florida when she joined her first band, Miami Hot. She’s been rockin’ the house ever since, performing coast to coast with artists such as Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine, the Bee Gees, KC & the Sunshine Band, Freddie Hubbard, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nell Carter and Loretta Lynn. She has been the Mistress of Ceremonies, featured vocalist, and vocal director for large-scale production shows in Atlantic City, New York, San Diego, Philadelphia, and on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.

Chris Boston - Bass

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A Chicago native, Chris Boston’s musical journey began in the 4th grade with ukulele lessons. His earliest musical influences were Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath and Chicago. Be it blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass, or metal, Chris provides his bandmates solid, crisp rhythmic support and finely articulated grooves. He has performed extensively all over the Midwest with many bands including Second Wind, Onyx, Front Street, Bottom Line, The Alter Boys and Boston Haas. His career highlights include sharing the stage with such greats as Nazareth, Kansas, Judy Collins, Charlie Bingham, Howard Luedtke, and Clyde Stubblefield.

Andy Artz - Drums

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Born in Pittsburgh, Andy grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He started playing drums at age 11, and has been making lots of noise and breaking sticks ever since. By day he teaches drumming privately. By night he’s a prized sideman known for his versatility and professionalism, fluent in drum set and percussion styles spanning hard rock to jazz to world music. He runs the Andy Artz Society Orchestra, and also plays with the Robert Everest Expedition.

More at www.andyartz.com.

John Koziol - Keyboards

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John Koziol has been entertaining Midwest audiences for over 30 years. Every time he steps on stage he delivers energy, creativity, and a rockin’ good time for all. John taught music at St. Paul Academy for 25 years, and is the director of the Hamline University jazz program. Past bands include Masquerade, Zypper, The Score, The Steel Cats, and One Nation. He has shared the stage with many national acts, including Night Ranger, Great White, REO Speedwagon, Davy Jones of The Monkees, Jimi Jamison of Survivor, Alex Ligertwood of Santana, Fergie Frederiksen of Toto. John also plays with Heartbreaker and The Jerry O'Hagan Big Band.

Dale Martell - Guitar

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Dale grew up in Somerset, Wisconsin, picking up the guitar at age 9. He has toured as a guitarist with the Beach Boys and as a singer and guitarist with Mike Love, lead singer of the Beach Boys. Dale brings enthusiasm and creativity to his performances, blending rock, folk, blues and bluegrass into outstanding, exciting shows. Dale divides his time between The Zebra Mussels, bluegrass band Pickin’ Up Steam, and his family. Dale sings and plays electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and fiddle.

More at www.dalemartell.com.