 |
 |
 |
Jim Ray Wyly ( Guitar, Vocals)
Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, Jim Ray Wyly has been writing and singing for 30 years or so. After going to school in Nacogdoches at SFA and a period in Houston, he moved to the Central Texas Area around 1972 and has been in the Austin/San Antonio Area since.
He has a unique animated soulful delivery that captures a room as soon as he begins to sing. Ranging from Folk to Rock, his writing style is eclectic.. His subject matter could be anything from everyday experiences, legends, down home philosophies or a study in human behavior. Then there is always the old reliable love songs. He co-writes from time to time with others, such as Mike Arterbury, Mark Arterbury and Maurice Hurst, to name a few.
"Jim Ray Wyly can't be boxed in, he's country, he's folk, he has a blues-edge, there's some rock and a lot of Texas. After playing, leading and writing for several years with his band "Movin' Target", he decided to try to walk down some new avenues and concentrate on some of his songwriting. He's hoping to soon release a new record, actually that may be two, or three; there are always several projects going on, recently premiering his new band, The Lunar Rollers." |
|
|
|
 |
Lew Andre Mathews ( Lead Guitar, Vocals)
Lew Andre has been an in-demand lead guitar player since the late 70’s and
is sought after for his tasteful leads and impeccable rhythms .
He has
played with many notable groups and recording artists including but not
limited to Townes Van Zandt, Freddie Fender, Lucinda Williams, Richard
Dobson, Sean Walters, The Louvres, The Hemmeridge Mountain Boys and others.
In addition to great guitar parts, Lew Andre is a songwriter and has
released a solo album of some of his works on his CD titled Blue Whisper.
He has also written about half the songs currently performed and recorded by
THE LOVE BAND. His songs fall into a unique category of their own. His
choice of lyrics are exciting and fun. His styles vary from Cajun, country,
and rock ’n roll, to the beautiful flowing melody of a love song.
As Lew says, " I'm just another slave to the guitar." |
|
|
|
 |
Kelly Wilkerson ( Keys, Vocals)
Born & raised in central Texas, Kelly began his journey into music at the age of 15.
Growing up with two older brothers he was surrounded by the music of the Beatles, Stones & Soul Train every Saturday morning!
Of course country radio was always on at home too! Ronnie Milsap, George Jones, Willie Nelson were some of the first artists embedded on his brain.
By age 18 Kelly was working all the Honky Tonks in Texas. Traveling around the state & into Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona & Tennessee! Gathering up and storing those adventures that would later turn into his original work.
Soulful country might best describe Kelly's vocals & music.
You can catch Kelly working with several local acts based in Austin, Texas, As well as his music on the SecondHand Rose Band CD " Just your Fool". |
|
|
|
 |
Gil De Los Santos ( Drums, Vocals)
Gilbert De Los Santos, born in Victoria, Texas, sets the beat, using an array of drums, chimes, and other paraphernalia. One of the most dynamic drummers in the Austin area, Gilbert started his professional career at the age of 13 performing the Holiday Inn Circuit with Dale McBride.
After graduating from high school, he attended college in Victoria, and began playing with several bands in central and south Texas, including WheatStraw and SouthernWind. These bands performed at various well-known venues including,giving him the opportunity to meet and play with many legendary musicians.
After 30 years in the music business, Gilbert has backed up many legendary talents including: Janie Fricke, Eddy Raven, Reba McKentyre, Dolly Parton. He came to play in the Austin scene in the 1970s playing with local talents: Rotel and The Hot Tomatoes, Steve Douglas, Willie Nelson, AC Gonzales, Texas Fever, Bert Rivera, Jimmy Day and Don Walser and the Pure Texas Band. He has had the privilege to play at WolfTrap, Summer Fest in Milwaukee, Taste of Chicago, and traveled on tour in Switzerland.
|
|
|
|
 |
Mike Johnston ( Bass, Vocals)
Mike Johnston has been playing in country music, rock and blues bands for many years. His early career was spent with The BossMen in Carthage, Texas playing at clubs and dance halls in both Texas and Bossier City, Louisiana. During college he played with several bands in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area including The Floyd Dakle Four (“Dance Franny Dance”).
After moving to Austin in the early 70’s, he started playing with the BootStrap Band and has continued to play with them for the past 40 years. In the early 2000’s, he played with The Hayriders in Carthage, Texas and backed such nationally known musicians as Charlie Walker, The Cajun Aces, Karen Anderson, John Rex Reeves and Jeanette Hicks. In recent years he has played bass guitar and sang with the BootStrap Band, Dodge Boys, Deep Water Band, Go4Broke Band and most recently with Jim Wyly and the Lunar Rollers.
Mike incorporates his Louisiana Cajun/blues/funk style and traditional country background into the Lunar Rollers Band’s wide repertoire of songs. |
|
|
|
 |
Paul Maine ( Sax )
Paul started his musical journey with the clarinet when he was in 5th grade.
He tarted on baritone saxophone when he was a freshman in high school. Paul
switched to alto and tenor saxophones when he was a sophomore and received
the Louis Armstrong Jazz award his senior year at Mississinewa High School
in Gas City Indiana.
While in Las Vegas, Paul studied with Frank Sinatra's featured saxophonist
Bob Pierson. Paul studied with Bob for five years. Before leaving Las
Vegas, Paul was able to purchase Bob's Selmer Paris Super 80 tenor
saxophone. Bob can be seen playing this horn in the Sinatra video entitled "Sinatra in Japan live at the Budokan Hall Tokyo".
Upon arriving in Austin Texas in 1995, Paul and Rick Holman founded an R&B
band named "Fire By Night". As time marched on "Fire By Nigh" disbanded and
Paul performed with a Blues band for about a year. Up to this time, Paul
primarily played R&B, commercial jazz and blues. In about 2004 Paul's
musical interests centered around traditional jazz.
Paul is always striving to improve his musical proficiency. Most recently,
he has been studying sax, flute and music theory with Jacob Lampe. |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
 |
 |
