| Calf Mountain Jam is a Waynesboro, VA based band that explores the realm of progressive jam rock. Their spontaneous jams and the ability to read each other musically is amazing. Ben Reade, Brian Massie, and Justin Shifflett have been playing together since 1993. In 1998 they picked up rhythm guitarist Jason Critzer, and the most recent addition is Bobby Menkedick on keyboards. With finesse drumming, a sweet bass, funky rhythm, and soul-pleasing lead guitar, Calf Mountain Jam is headed for many more exciting times to come. |
| Ben Reade - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Song Writer |
| Ben is from the homegrown town of Waynesboro, VA. He has been pickin' and grinnin' for ten years now and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon. The main influences that drive his playing are musicians like the late Duane Allman, Trey Anastasio, Roy Buchanan, and John Prine. Ben uses only Fender guitars and amps. In his spare time he travels to catch live music vibes anywhere the four winds may blow.
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| Brian Massie - Bass |
| Brian Massie is 25 years old, from Waynesboro, VA. He plays a Yamaha 5-string and a Carvin 6-string bass. His influences included Nathan East, Vic Wooten, and Marcus Miller. He's been playing bass for 12 years and can even play the tuba (very well, we're told).
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| Jason Critzer - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals |
| Jason Critzer is from Staunton, VA. He is 26 years old. His influences in music stem from blues legends like Buddy Guy, Freddie King, and Albert Collins, and also from various bands including The Grateful Dead, Phish, and the Allman Brothers. As for rhythm guitar, Jason says his biggest influence is Bob Weir who, "Redefined the meaning of rhythm guitar". In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, being outdoors, and rooting for the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Redskins.
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| Justin Shifflett - Drums |
| Justin was born and raised in Waynesboro, VA. His interest in playing the drums began at a very young age when he spent some of his time playing on pots and pans. He now plays on a Tama set with Zildjian cymbals. His influences consist of Neil Pert, Jon Fishman, Terry Bozzio, and Bill Kreutzmann. When he is not playing the drums, he is busy promoting and booking. He also enjoys seeing live music, hiking, and hanging out.
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| Bobby Menkedick - Keyboards, Trombone |
| Bobby is from Roanoke, VA. He plays a Kurzweil PC88 piano, Hammond XK2 organ, and trombone. His two biggest keyboard influences are Page McConnell and Kyle Hollingsworth, but his general influences span from Phish, moe., Karl D, and Keller Williams, to Bill Evans, Leo Kottke, Stevie Wonder, and Talking Heads. Along with listening to and seeing live music, he enjoys hiking, fishing, cooking, and zombies. |
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