Jack Cruz blew like a hurricane into New Orleans in the summer of 1975 and quickly established himself within the city’s music scene, playing bass behind such New Orleans luminaries as Butch Mudbone, Mighty Sam McClain, James Booker and Wayne Bennett among others before teaming up as a trio in 1986 with Wolfman and Wilbert “Junkyard Dog” Arnold.

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If you could only use one word to describe New Orleans drummer Kevin O'Day, that word would have to be "versatile." Skilled in a plethora of styles from traditional jazz to the hip hop beats of the 21st century, he is the consummate side man.

O'Day recently became the latest member of soul and blues legend Walter "Wolfman" Washington's Roadmasters taking over the drum chair that was held for many years by Wilbert "Junkyard Dog" Arnold. In addition to his work with Washington's regular band, he also is a member of an allstar quartet that features Washington, trumpeter James Andrews and keyboardist Brian Coogan.

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Jimmy Carpenter - Saxophone

Jimmy Carpenter began playing sax professionally in 1979 in hometown Greensboro, NC, with The Alka Phonics, a raw R&B and Blues band that toured the East Coast relentlessly until 1988.

In early '88 He relocated to Charlottesville, VA to work with The Believers, an original Blues/Rock band. Over the next 8 years The Believers released 3 recordings, and played well over 1000 shows, mostly in the Mid-Atlantic. For most of the band's history, Jimmy booked, promoted and managed the band, and served as executive producer for the recordings, securing financing, art production, distribution and promotion.

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