Because Connections is an all-volunteer band --and because our shows involve a great deal of musical production-- a large cast of players are considered members of the band. Some are regulars, some are occasional or one-time guests. But all are a part of our "connection."
Core Leadership
Rusty King: Founding Member, Musical Director, Guitars, Vocals, Keyboards
Eric Folkerth: Founding Member, Guitar, Vocals.
Frank Rahm: Founding Member, Keyboards, Vocals.
Brian McPherson: Core Leader, Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals.
Core Band
Tim McLemore: Bass
John McLarty: Drums, Vocals
Jennifer Rawlinson: Vocals
Melissa Hatch: Vocals
David Cromwell: Percussion
Rich Wonders: Trombone, Vocals
Jeff Balch: Trumpet, Vocals
Denny Hamm: Saxophone
Fred Wratislaw: Saxophone
John Short: Trumpet
Paula Oldham: Flute
Wes Weisheit: Ultimate AVT
Tyler Payne: Ultimate AVT
Other Members
Cornell Kinderknecht: Woodwinds
Lisa Rucker: Saxophone, Vocals.
Phil Stobaugh: Saxophone
Barry Carroll: Guitar, Banjo.
Ken Wharton: Trombone
Eric Wells: Trumpet
Robert Rucker: Trombone
Terry Jones: Guitar
Jan Apthorp: Flute
Lori Joswiak: French Horn
Michael Simonson: Bass
Kelly McCombs-Moon: Trumpet
Bill Adams: Trumpet
Phil West: Saxophone
Former Members
Ann Willet: Founding Member, Vocals
Paul Escamilla: Founding Member, Vocals, Guitar
John Fleming: Founding Member, Guitar, Vocals.
Mike Sheehan: Drums, Vocals
Paul Simonsen, Bass
Wendy Curran. Vocals.
Russ Noland, Guitar. (We Miss You!)
Kevin Holland: Percussion
Carla Jett Reimer: Vocals
Elaine Zuercher: Clarinet
Diana Zimring: Violin
Bill Zimring