Larry Bieber - Guitar and Vocals

  Larry began a life long infatuation with the guitar in his late teens, relatively late for most guitarists.  In his childhood, he was constantly exposed to music through his mother's love for the piano and through the record collections of his siblings.  It was a chance introduction to the guitar, coupled with his early exposure to music that set off an enduring quest to make music.  From this initial moment, he began a long, intense period of 'wood shedding' that was fortuitously enabled by several health events - a succession of broken bones and subsequent casts.  He became a student of the guitar and music in general and his study of music has taken him on a lifelong journey through many genres, including blues, rock, funk, and jazz.

    His musical influences are many and this can be heard in his playing.  He has an uncanny ability to meld the playing of the ghosts of the past with his own style to create a unique and heartfelt music.  His influences include, in no special order, ALL the Kings, Hendrix, Clapton, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Hollywood Fats, Duke Robillard, Robben Ford, Little Walter, Gary Primich, Steve Cropper, Billy Gibbons, Jimmy Nolen, Walter Horton, Leo Nocentelli…  The list is constantly changing and expanding. Unlike many musicians, Larry has not been fortunate enough to sniff the rarified air surrounding his many influences and has not played with or shared the stage with any of his idols.

    Larry believes that there is something rarely found in today's music scene.  There is a shortage of musicians performing heartfelt, authentic music that is drenched in raw energy and vitality.  That distinctive brand of music that can only be performed by someone whose soul and spirit stands upon the shoulders of the greats - the kind of music that can only come from the depths of the heart and soul.  Larry puts his heart, soul, and spirit into every performance.  He views it as a blessing and an obligation to connect with his audience and inject them with the genuine spirit of roots music.

Scott McClure - Bass Guitar

    Scott began playing upright bass in the early 1960’s, focusing on jazz and orchestral music. By 1966, he discovered that the electric bass guitar could eliminate the need for the cheesy sounding bridge pickups and blistered fingers which he had encountered while attempting to play acoustic bass in rockabilly and Ventures cover bands. For many years, he played in bands in Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis and Birmingham. In that context, he was immersed in a rich amalgam of R&B, blues, bluegrass, soul, and eclectic rock music.

    Scott played with Rich Mountain Tower before it morphed into the Amazing Rhythm Aces in the 70’s. He has played in numerous venues throughout the United States, and he has recorded albums in prominent studios, notably Bradley’s Barn (Nashville), Woodland Sound Recorders (Nashville), Muscle Shoals Sound Recorders, and Streeterville Studios (Chicago—current home of Alligator Records). He has shared the stage with Rufus Thomas, Richie Havens, the Four Seasons, the Young Rascals, Greg Allman, Memphis Slim, Piano Red, Tracy Nelson, ZZ Top, Seals and Crofts, Ten Wheel Drive, The James Gang, Steppenwolf and many others.

    Among Scott’s most significant stylistic influences are James Jamerson (Motown Records), Donald “Duck” Dunn (Stax Records), Tommy Shannon (Johnny Winter/SRV), Paul McCartney (Duh) and Johnny B. Gayden (Albert Collins).

Lloyd Trujillo - Hammond B3 and Synthesizers

    Lloyd has been playing keyboards of various kinds for over thirty years.  He started out on guitar, and also enjoys playing harmonica. However, the piano became his passion and he soon discovered the joys of the mighty Hammond B3 organ. He rightly proclaims that “nothing else sounds like a real B-3”, and so he has a van which is specially designed to carry the Hammond and his massive Leslie 122 to gigs. He also utilizes Yamaha and Roland piano and synthesizer modules to round out his sound. This combination of keyboards allows Lloyd to address a wide variety of sonic possibilities from jazz to rock, but he especially loves to play “classic rhythm and blues tunes.”

    Lloyd has become a well-recognized figure in the Colorado Springs music scene since he returned from a “musical sabbatical to rekindle my passion for ensemble playing” in recent years. He welcomes the opportunity to use all of his many keyboard capabilities in the wide range of musical genres which are performed by Mystic Biscuit.

    A few of the prominent influences which inform Lloyd’s current style are Al Kooper, Brian Auger, Jimmie Smith, Lee Michaels, Jon Lord and Booker T.

Tim Reyes - Drums

    Tim's forte is his ability to play from his heart and soul.  He gives you that beat that makes you want move. As a Colorado Springs native, Tim has played with numerous local bands and has played all over the United States with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. With over 25 years of experience, his solid drumming abilities make for a perfect match with Mystic Biscuit. Playing professionally since the age is 12 has made Tim a bad boy. Wait until you hear him play.

Kevin Roe - Trumpet, guitar

Playing trumpet has been an important part of Kevin's life for the past 25 years.  He has studied with many different musicians ranging from university professors to professional performers and composers.  He marched in the Suncoast Sound, as well as the Cadets of Bergen County drum and bugle corps, touring and performing around North America.  He studied music education and computer music technology in college and although did not pursue a career in music, he still actively strives to make music as often as he can.  Some of his trumpet influences include Wynton Marsallis, Arturo Sandoval, Allen Vizzutti, Al Hirt, Maynard Furgeson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis just to name a few.  Kevin has played professionally with numerous big bands playing a variety of music from Glen Miller, Henry Mancini, Bob Mintzer, Chicago, Tower of Power (the list goes on and on).  He played lead trumpet with several salsa bands composed mostly of military musicians and gigged regularly at the officer's clubs of the various military installations around the Tidewater, Virginia area including Langley AFB.  Kevin believes that the sound that can be created by a talented group of live musicians is unlike anything else you can experience so come down and give us a listen at our next show!