Froggy Style by Wicker Frog

Just when it seemed there was no way out of his downward spiral, Lee discovered him in the midst of a pile of rubble. She could see his potential and invited him to move in with her. Lee introduced “Wicker” The Frog (WTF) to the band mates in June '06 and an instant bond was made. Wicker is the inspiration for the band. They quickly found out that he's absolutely worthless on every instrument with those stubby little arms. His lyrics are limited to "Ribbit" and he can't carry a tune. They tried him out as head of Security, but he spazzed out when his agoraphobia kicked in. Wicker now works behind the scenes.

Joe’s Bio:

Always surrounded by music at home, Joe started his career by banging on the piano from his high chair. He added the little plastic guitar at age 2 and piano lessons at age 6. Saxophone came at 4th grade and the electric guitar during his sophomore year of high school. Joe took the role as lead singer in a few different high school rock bands. None of them had names since none of them were around for very long. During a summer break from college, he joined up with some old buddies to form “Tadow.” He picked up the guitar during college and spent some time with the groups “Blurred Vision” and “Someone Else.” Joe also started the solo acoustic show, “Cup o’ Joe Acoustic” in 1997. A move to Michigan in 1999 put him in the group “3 Engineers & A Mortician.” At home in Louisville, Joe is now the lead singer for “Wicker Frog!”

Al’s Bio:

Al’s musical journey began with a borrowed AC/DC Back in Black album. After that, a rock fan was born! He was surrounded by a family of musicians. His brothers & cousins subjected him to many different styles of music and molded him into the dynamic player that he is today. “I’ve learned that music is a feeling. If you’re not feeling the music you’re playing, then neither is anyone else.” Al allows his fingers to convey those emotions to his audience. Al’s influences include Randy Rhodes, SRV, Dimebag, Zack Wylde, and Alex Skolnick...to name a few. Al plays a Samick SG Body, a Dean Phantom, and an Epiphone Les Paul Special. He uses a Digitech RP-100, Crybaby Wah, Bespeco Volume Pedal, and a Marshall MG-50. “Support local live music. But most importantly, support ‘Wicker Frog!’”

Scott’s Bio:

Like everyone with a passion for music, Scott has been involved his whole life. He started out playing old gospel tunes and evolved through the years with the help of many influences. The biggest of the influences was his grandfather, Tom Adkins. Scott takes cues from greats such as John Paul Jones, Steve Harris, John Entwhistle, Stanley Clark, and Les Claypool and molds a sound of his own. He delivers his bass sound using a Fender Jazz Bass & and Epiphone Thunderbird along with the Behringer BX1200 Combo Wedge, and an RP50 Digitech processor. ”Music is a passion, entertainment is the payoff. My greatest fan is my wife, Michelle. My greatest smile is my three girls. Music is in the blood and I hope to pass it along to them.”

Steve’s Bio:

Steve is a long time rocker. He has developed his drumming skills over the years playing in numerous cover and original bands. Influenced by drummers John Bonham, Keith Moon, Steve Smith, Larry Mullins, Topper Hedden, Phil Collins, Chester Thompson, and Tommy Lee (to name a few!), Steve taught himself to play like them. Over the years, he has developed a sound of his own. Steve plays Gretch drums, Paiste Alpha series cymbals, Evans drum heads, and uses Vic Firth sticks. “I’ve been in several local bands through the years, but never had the talent & musicianship that we have with Wicker Frog. We have lots of original music to work into our sets and I am very excited about the sound! I learned a lot from other drummers while I was ‘teaching myself’ and hope to be an influence to the next generation of drummers.”

Lee’s Bio:

Born and raised in New Orleans, Lee has been around music her entire life. She took up piano at an early age and sang with numerous groups through the years. Lee met Joe on a snowy night at the beginning of 2000 in Detroit, MI. After being wooed with music, she was convinced to make the move from the warm south to the frigid Motor City. They married in the summer of 2002. Since her move to Michigan, Lee has been the second voice in their act, “Cup o’ Joe Acoustic.” The two made the move to Louisville, KY in the summer of 2004 and continued the act with great success. Lee and Joe joined forces with the solid trio of musicians in the spring of 2006 and Wicker Frog was born. Lee provides those essential backup vocals and adds fine percussion work to spice up the mix!

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