James (Jimmy) Beachum: Bass
Jimmy grew up near the Jersey Shore and believes he was the only “Southern Boy” in his entire high school. He started out playing bass in the early 1970's, but not long after, switched to guitar. He has now been a guitarist for over 40 years, and currently plays both the six and twelve-string for his church, while lending his original talent as a bassist to 3rd Shot Drop.
Hakeem Green: Lead Vocals
Hailing from Montego Bay and raised in family full of musicians, Hakeem began singing at the young age of ten. Now a seasoned singer and burgeoning songwriter, he dreams of performing his own songs in stadiums bursting with fans. From modern pop and seventies soul to Motown and even Big Band, Hakeem can cover almost anything with his wide vocal range.
Mike Knight: Horns, Keys, Strings
Mike Knight grew up in York, Pennsylvania and started playing the clarinet in fourth grade. During his senior year at Ithaca College, where he received his degree in music, he won a position with the U.S. Army Band. During his 35 years there, Mike played for seven presidents and numerous heads of state in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Hollywood Bowl.
Michael Munkascy: Guitar, Vocals
Michael began his musical career by performing in professional theater in Ohio. He then moved on to touring as a solo acoustic rock artist and writing songs for submission to Billboard. Michael and his wife later co-founded the Westerville Center for the Arts in Columbus where they taught dramatics and vocals while writing, directing and producing shows.
Dave Newman: Drums
Dave has been playing drums since the age of thirteen and remains grateful to his father for buying him his first kit. Practicing Beatles hits and Rolling Stones covers with neighborhood kids and middle school friends, he honed his craft while developing an interest in Southern Rock, blues and even Latin rhythm styles.. To date, Dave still enjoys exploring new beats to bring to his fans.
Janet Resch: Vocals
Janet is a native of New Jersey who was inspired by her mother’s singing from a very young age. That initial interest led her to perform in school musicals and plays, and after graduation, to a singing career with the touring band, Snow. She later performed in an Elvis Presley tribute show before joining her next group, Breakthrough in Albany, New York, and touring the East Coast.
Charlie Ward: Lead Guitar
Charlie is a founding member of the band, but came late to his love of music. A struggling college student, he had never played a note before he held his roommate’s guitar. Suddenly obsessed, he began teaching himself on a Les Paul knock-off gifted by his grandmother. Charlie is now happy to be living out his musical dreams with a band he lovingly calls his family.