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Maralee Marquette

Band Manager, Lead Vocals

Her energy will blow you away from the first moment the lights come up on the stage!

With her huge blue-green eyes, porcelain skin and hourglass figure, one might think Maralee had stepped off the screen of a classic film.  A closer look, however, reveals her chameleon-like abilities and a strong personal style that is anything but silent!

Born and raised in California, Maralee began performing at a very young age with her father and six siblings.  Her father was a Broadway singer and actor.  At age three she starred with her family on a musical mini-series made for television. 

Once Maralee had heard recordings of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, she was addicted.  Country seemed to already be in her soul.

Maralee discovered her ability for song writing at the age of ten and then began to study dance and drama, and at twelve she was working as a model and acting in television commercials.  She also designs many of her performance clothes. Her versatile singing ability disarms listeners with her soulful rolling vocals and incredible range.  She has performed as lead vocalist with bands locally & abroad, including some of Las Vegas’ top casinos; she was a lead vocalist in the house bands at The Tropicana and MGM Grand and performed often for thousands at Harrah’s.

Maralee has both a powerful stage presence and the unique ability to create a bond with her audience. She is truly the entertainer package!  Able to balance her moral convictions and insights with humor and empathy, Maralee’s free spirit and sound judgment create a charisma that is hard to resist!

Cj Schmierer

Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards

Cj is a versatile lead guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist. Cj brings to the stage 30+ years of gigging experience from several successful local groups such as Leather & Lace, The Keith Orman Band, Midnight Hour, Cindy Witt, Nightshift, Group Therapy and The Kenny Frye Band.

Cj’s many musical influences include artists such as Journey, Styx, Boston, KISS, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Billy Joel, Elton John, Little River Band, Toto, The Eagles, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Jason Aldean, just to name a few. He is also heavily influenced and inspired by a number of super talented local musicians.

When Cj is not on stage, he is busy working off stage as a professional audio/video engineer for large venue concerts and corporate events or tinkering around in his home studio.

Marty McDonald

Guitars, Vocals

Marty McDonald has over 40 years of experience performing music. He is also a recording engineer. Back in the 80’s in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marty preformed with the original rock band, The Xccellerators, as well as several other bands and music projects throughout the years.

Since relocating to Lodi, CA in 1999, he has recorded many artists and performed at numerous venues with several bands, including CrossFire and Blyndcurve.

Marty has an open mind to all genres of music, from Country to Rock & Roll.

Mike Miller

Bass, Vocals

Mike is a self-taught guitar and bass player, starting at 16 years old. He grew up in Kennewick Washington and moved to Lodi at 17. Mike formed Lodi based band Kik-Ax with twin brother John, playing their original music. He switched over to bass before getting married and starting a family.

Mike led a worship team at his church for several years and continued writing original songs. He joined local Christian bands (Casting All Sins and Damascus Road. Then played with local band Agent for a while with old friends Johnny Fiekhert and Ralph Cesena Jr. He formed the band Mirra with friends Rayme Fryer, brother-in-law Bobby Lynch and the late great Greg E Noll.

Mike is currently working with new players in the reformed Mirra and the awesome Marilyns Ghost! Yay!!!

Anthony Lynch

Drums, Percussion