About Colorado Backbeat
Colorado Backbeat is 6 members all together – 2 guitars, bass, keyboards, drums and sound design. Here is a bit about each of us:
Don Gonzales
Been drumming since the age of 9. Formally trained in jazz but gravitate towards rock, blues, and fusion.
Influences: Steve Gadd, Neil Peart, Dave Weckl and Chad Smith.
Been drumming since the age of 9. Formally trained in jazz but gravitate towards rock, blues, and fusion.
Influences: Steve Gadd, Neil Peart, Dave Weckl and Chad Smith.
Wes Ploof
With a mother who taught music teacher, and a father who was in a barbershop quartet, I grew up surrounded by music, and started taking piano lessons at a very young age. Classical piano lesson rebellion led to classic rock music and then to blues, while growing up in the age of grunge, developing the emotional undertones in my playing style. Musical influences include Bands like The Doors, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Queen, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, STP, and artists like Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, and Elton John.
With a mother who taught music teacher, and a father who was in a barbershop quartet, I grew up surrounded by music, and started taking piano lessons at a very young age. Classical piano lesson rebellion led to classic rock music and then to blues, while growing up in the age of grunge, developing the emotional undertones in my playing style. Musical influences include Bands like The Doors, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Queen, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, STP, and artists like Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, and Elton John.
John Reihl
Guitar and vocals. A big fan of classic rock and blues – too many influences to mention. Just loving playing with Colorado Backbeat and enjoying my retirement. I am an avid guitar collector – 32 and counting!
Guitar and vocals. A big fan of classic rock and blues – too many influences to mention. Just loving playing with Colorado Backbeat and enjoying my retirement. I am an avid guitar collector – 32 and counting!
Jason Trow
Guitar and vocals. After my first band playing Beatles covers in sixth grade, there was a fifty year break until playing on stage again. I didn’t know what I was missing! There is no magic like when a group of people are in synch making music. Even more powerful when an audience is right there with them. And Colorado Backbeat only plays the good stuff!
Guitar and vocals. After my first band playing Beatles covers in sixth grade, there was a fifty year break until playing on stage again. I didn’t know what I was missing! There is no magic like when a group of people are in synch making music. Even more powerful when an audience is right there with them. And Colorado Backbeat only plays the good stuff!
Greg Winslow
If ya gotta go low, I can lead the way. I’ve been putting down the groove for thirty years. Colorado Backbeat is a wonderful collection of talent, and Im glad to be a part of it In my non music life, I … oh never mind, I pretty much only play music.
If ya gotta go low, I can lead the way. I’ve been putting down the groove for thirty years. Colorado Backbeat is a wonderful collection of talent, and Im glad to be a part of it In my non music life, I … oh never mind, I pretty much only play music.
Ali G.
Number One FAN to Lead Roadie: I do it all to help Colorado BAckbeat at Gigs. From stage set up to take down and expanding my abilities and zeal to help sound mix. Live Music and Motorcycles are the key to happiness in life. Enjoy the Adventures!
Number One FAN to Lead Roadie: I do it all to help Colorado BAckbeat at Gigs. From stage set up to take down and expanding my abilities and zeal to help sound mix. Live Music and Motorcycles are the key to happiness in life. Enjoy the Adventures!