Peter Padden, drums/percussion/vocal
As the lead singer for The Wild Root Orchestra , Peter garnered airplay throughout Western Canada (‘Town Without Pity’, ‘Little One’), and has had numerous top 40 radio hits as the drummer and singer with Straight Lines and Six Cylinder.
Working as a studio vocalist, Peter has sung jingles for most of the major brewing and automotive companies in Canada.
A few of the artists Peter has played and/or recorded with include: Valdy, Gary Fjellgaard, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, David Foster and Gordon Lightfoot.
Steve Todd, keyboard/vocal/guitar
Steve Todd is a true music professional. In a career spanning 30 years, he has played with a marquee of artists honing his performance skills at countless venues at home and abroad. Equally adept in the studio, he has contributed to many recording projects earning his first gold record for Sue Medley’s self titled 1989 debut CD.
Steve's versatility is astounding. From smoky solo piano in an upscale English Bay lounge, to rollicking country keys at the Merritt Mountain festival, to jazzy jump and swing on stage with the Big Band Trio or just wowing a local pub with some good old fashioned rock 'n roll, he can play it all.
Steve has played and/or recorded with: Michael Buble (Bill Gate's private party), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp Band), Toby Myers (John Mellencamp Band), The Goners (John Hiatt's Band), Jeff Healey, and Sue Medley.
Mike Ohman, guitar/vocal
A journeyman guitarist and singer for over 25 years, Mike has enjoyed a diverse career in the music industry as a guitarist/vocalist, tour manager and audio engineer with some of the world’s top recording artists.
Mike has seen it all, having played all across Canada and in the Western United States including Las Vegas, LA and throughout Southern California.
A few of the artists Mike has worked with include:
Peter Mann and the Lonely (A & M Recording Artists), The Spud McKenzie All Stars, Dave Wills and the Dynamics, The Shuffle Kings.