Cal Ecker - lead vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica
Born into the world with lungs full of air; ready to sing and the spirit of a hundred wild horses. Cal Ecker had a natural attraction to music and performance. Throughout his college years Cal performed on weekends for the entertainment of his peers. At that time music wasn't the loudest calling for Cal. His first love was the game of basketball and achieved his goals one after the other. Leading his high school team to a state title and securing scholarships in basketball to help fund his stay at college were but a few of his accomplishments. It wasn't until June 2005 when Cal Ecker first stepped onto the stage to perform his songs to a larger audience. He took the stage with guitar in hand, backed by his high school buddy "Beav" on bass and friend "Heavy" on drums. Two months later Cal Ecker entered the studio to record his first full length release. The results of those sessions became his debut c/d "French Lick". Cal Ecker remains driven and is making plans to become a household name. Through his passion and vision Cal Ecker wont stop until he is heard on every radio in every town.
Beav Slindee - bass guitar
The Beav, aka Aaron Slindee was born October 9, 1980 in St. Paul, Mn. Son of Eric J. and Jerilyn Slindee. Words simply cannot describe this character. Known for his contagious laugh, The Beav can bring a smile to your face at any moment. Growing up in Arden Hills, MN. Beav was one of Cal's first friends when Ecker moved to the neighborhood in 1989. Once a buck tooth kid, he was nicknamed Beav in the first grade from an incident when a so called bite was laid on a childhood friend. Though he has beautiful pearly whites now, and has refrained from biting anyone since the name somehow stuck. Attending Mounds View High School Beav was a great student as well as a superior athlete. Growing up he played baseball and football but really excelled in basketball. He was the other half of the starting backcourt of the 1999 State Champions Mounds View Mustangs (the other being Ecker). After high school Slindee attended Methodist University in North Carolina before transfering to UNC Charlotte and then finally UW Madison. He graduated in 2002 with a BA in business administration cramming all three schools in only three years. In the summer of 2005 Beav and Cal started the band French Lick together. If you know The Beav you know his love for all kinds of music is immeasurable. Originally a guitar player, Beav handles the bass guitar in the band. His groove, thump and personality provide pure enjoyment for any crowd. Outside of the band Beav sells mortgages and operates and owns his own company, Acheive Mortgage in Minneapolis. Beav is single and resides in Minneapolis.
Adam Witt - piano, guitar, drums, vocals
"Witty", is the utility man of the band. Very talented in all areas of life, he was a key pick up for french lick in late 2006.
Matt Jennings - drums, guitar
Matt plays drums for us while juggling his own music career, a wife and two little kids. Check out Matts music at mattjenningsmusic.com.
Shane Williams - drums
"The Hurrishane", reigns from Kansas City, Missouri. The newest member of the band, may be the best drummer in all the land. A former Kansas University student, Shane led the charge of the KU band to a National Basketball Title in 2008. This guy is smooth, and simply fun to watch. He's the guy weve been looking for, for a long time.
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