THE BAND
The Joe Cool Band
Andy Rojas Jr. in 2015
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Andy over-sees all of the “JCB” business activities as well as performing the sound engineering for the band. As one of the co-founders of the “JCB” Andy primarily provides lead vocals along with contributing alto sax to the “JCB” Horns. Possessing a high tenor range he brings audiences a joy and charm that leaves the room wanting to hear more. His powerful, graceful, melodic voice brings the songs, their characters and lyric to life.
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Background information |
Birth name |
Aniseto Andy Rojas Jr. |
Born |
(1942-06-18) 1950 – Erie, CO. |
Genres |
Rock * Pop * R&B * Country |
Instruments |
Vocals * Bass Guitar *Alto Sax |
Years active |
1961–present |
Associated acts |
Vibratones * Pop 4 * Penny’s Worth of Now * Willow * Toyz *
CPR * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Höfner 500 * Rickenbacker 4001 * Spector 5 String * Yamaha YAS-23 * Ampeg SVT |
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Joe DeMott Jr. in 2015
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After seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show there was no doubt Joe was going to play music. He started his professional career at the age of 15 playing drums in the local clubs and for private events. As the other co-founder of the “JCB” Joe provides lead vocals for the band. His smooth as molasses baritone voice is sure to wow audiences and his vocal abilities are far reaching, being able to sing many different styles of music.
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Background information |
Birth name |
Joseph John DeMott Jr. |
Born |
1953 – Stamford, CT. |
Genres |
Rock * Pop * R&B * Country |
Instruments |
Vocals * Drums * Acoustic Guitar |
Years active |
1968 – present |
Associated acts |
Chapelton Lane * Willow * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Ludwig/Premier Drums * Paiste/Zildgian Cymbals |
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Jeff Watne in 2015
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Where there is groove, there is bass. In this case it’s Jeff Watne. As an accomplished bassist Jeff buries it “deep” and moves seamlessly between many styles of music. Jeff brings a level of experience to the “JCB” that many would be hard pressed to find. “In the Pocket Baby”!!!!
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Background information |
Birth name |
Jeffrey Bruce Watne |
Born |
1952 – Denver,CO. |
Genres |
Rock * Pop * R&B * Jazz * Country |
Instruments |
Vocals * Bass |
Years active |
1963 – present |
Associated acts |
Blue Angels * Deputy Dog * Head First * Rags & Bones * Sanpaku * Twice Shy * Wild Blue * Men From Mars * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Carvin PB5 Series * Yamaha BB Series * Mark Bass Amp * Flashback X4 |
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Eric Wollan in 2015
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Here comes the BOOOOOM! Setting the tempo and laying down the groove for the “JCB” is Eric Wollan. Eric picked up the drums sticks at the age 6 when his grandfather taught him to play snare drum. During his elementary and junior high school years he studied drums with Dallas jazz great Charlie Hamilton. Eric continued honing his skills and studied symphonic percussion with Mitchell Peters, principal percussionist with the Dallas Symphony and later the LA Philharmonic. There are no forms of music he doesn’t enjoy and embrace as a valid art form!
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Background information |
Birth name |
Eric Wollan |
Born |
1950 – Cedar Rapids, IA. |
Genres |
Rock * Pop * R&B * Funk |
Instruments |
Drums * Vibraphone * Xylophone * Marimba * Keyboards * Bass Guitar |
Years active |
1969 – present |
Associated acts |
Heaven and Earth * Roundtree * Kid Sister * The Willies * Johnson Brothers * Leroy X and the Xcitations * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Rogers Drums/Hardware * Zildgian Cymbals |
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Dave Peters
Dave Peters in 2015
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Dave Peters has 45 years as a professional playing mostly original music over the years but also a wide variety of club experience. He is the utility man of the band playing tenor and alto sax, keyboards and guitar. Dave brings a unique approach to some of the great signature solos that help to create the fabric of the “JCB” sound while adding his own swizzle and swagger to the band’s sound. He has extensive recording experience and continues to write and produce original music when not performig with the “JCB”.
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Background information |
Birth name |
David Brandon Peters |
Born |
1951 -Fremont, NE. |
Genres |
Rock * Pop * R&B * Jazz * Classical |
Instruments |
Alto/Tenor Sax * Keyboards * Acoustic Guitar |
Years active |
1970 – present |
Associated acts |
Alexis * Stargazer * Danny Holien * Jinx Jones * Kid Sister * Wild Blue * Johnson Brothers * The Rockaholics * Idol Youth * Leroy X and the Xcitations * The Rotisseries * Straight Up Cookies * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Selmer Tenor * Yamaha YAS-23 * Korg X-5 * Korg X-50 * Alvarez Acoustic Guitar |
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Kevin McCabe in 2015
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Kevin McCabe primarily provides guitar for the “JCB”. Honing his musical skills since a young age has given Kevin a wide range of experiences. He brings heart, soul, technique, experience and a tremendous level of work ethic to his art. His passion and goal is to ensure that the listener becomes emotionally involved with every performance. He has been a driving and creative force in dozens of successful musical projects ranging from his former home location of New York to Florida and in recent years, Colorado. The “JCB” is so fortunate to acquire such a talent!
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Background information |
Birth name |
Kevin McCabe |
Born |
1950 – Mt Krsco, NY. |
Genres |
Rock * Pop * R&B |
Instruments |
Vocals * Guitar |
Years active |
1961 – present |
Associated acts |
The Backline * Loveland Choral Society * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Suhr S1 Koa * Suhr Custom Telecaster * Fender Stratocaster * Gibson Les Paul Gold Top * Taylor 613CE * Martin D41 * Takamine NP15C |
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Ryan Cavis in 2015
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Rounding out the “JCB” horns and hitting those “High Register” notes on trumpet is Ryan Cavis. Ryan began playing trumpet long before he realized it wasn’t as cool as being a guitar player. Heavily influenced by jazz throughout high school, he decided it would be in his best effort to get a music degree in Eau Claire Wisconsin, where he played in many jazz and orchestra ensembles. Continuing to certify his skill he enrolled into the University of Illinois to further pursue his music credentials. He has studied with many trumpet greats, including Robert Baca, Bill Adam, Dr. Michael Ewald and Ronald Romm.
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Background information |
Birth name |
Ryan Cavis |
Born |
1982 – Minneapolis, MN. |
Genres |
Rock * Pop * R&B * Jazz |
Instruments |
Trumpet * Flugelhorn * Accordion |
Years active |
1999-present |
Associated acts |
Flatirons Jazz Orchestra * Loveland Choral Society * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Bach Trumpet * ACB Flugelhorn * Hohner Accordion |
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Randy Miotke
Randy Miotke in 2015
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Playing keyboards and trumpet for the “JCB” is Randy Miotke. The son of a big band musician, Randy was playing music with his father at a very young age. Continuing to hone his skills Randy studied music at Colorado State University, and recording engineering with Rich Pierceall at Paragon Sound. In addition to bringing multiple years of live performance experience to the band he has had the joy of engineering and producing on a number of album projects with some great artists and friends over the last 40 years.
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Background information |
Birth name |
Randall Lee Miotke |
Born |
1958 – Chicago, IL. |
Genres |
Rock * Jazz * Blues * Avant-Garde |
Instruments |
Trumpet * Keyboards |
Years active |
1974 – 2015 |
Associated acts |
Rare Moment * Events International Show Bands * Cosmosis * Skratch * Lonna Miller Band * After The Fire * Usual Suspects * The Backline * Biota * Neo Montage * Loveland Choral Society * Flatirons Jazz Orchestra * Joe Cool Band |
Notable instruments |
Yamaha MOXF8 * Roland VR-700 * Roland JX-8P * Besson 70 & E.K. Blessing Trumpets |
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