About Us

 

Marie Avenue – Lead Vocals

Marie is a Minnesota native with a plethora of musical influences and experience. Performing at weddings, funerals, church services and public appearances, it didn't take long to gain recognition as a skilled vocalist. Marie has been in the recording studio on many projects with various local artists and even appeared on local television. This power house vocalist more than completes the Fire Rose line up.

 

Josephine Lane – Bass, Vocals

Josephine Lane....software engineer by day and bassist by night. Multifaceted, multi-talented, an accomplished bass player who also writes her own music. She has played for many local bands including Sweet Pea and the Pods, Bare Bones, Pinch Flat, Rollin, Exceptions, Electra, Ann Girls, and Some Girls.

 

Alternating Lead Guitarist's who work with Fire Rose

George "Sundance Strip" Paulos

Tommy R

Bob Scoggins

Kenny Rardin

Kenny Rardin is recongnized as an expert on vintage and new guitars and gear. He is one of the contributing panelists of  the reference book on vintage guitars " Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide". He is the "go to" man for a number of national artists for trouble shooting their guitars and amps and for opinions on new gear and cutting edge technology. Kenny is a published freelance writer for several magazines. He is also a dynamic performer live, and has mastered many genre's with guitar playing excellence. He recently finished an album with co-writer Cindy Mack and grammy award-winning engineer/producer, Bruce Miller from New York.

 

George Hamilton - Drums

George has become known as one of the most versatile drummers in the business. His broad experience ranges from funk, blues, rock, to Latin, fusion and much more. His perfect balance between professionalism, strong work ethic, perfect meter and congeniality make him a wonderful colleague, session artist and a much respected name in the Twin Cities Music community.

He studied drums with Conway Villars, John (Bam Bam) Morgan and Gordy Knudston, all well known drummers in the Minneapolis area. George has received recognition for studio sessions with various Minneapolis artists.

List of recording and performing acts in Chronological order; Observer, Excalibur, Tiger White, Tigra, J T Ripper, Diamond Heart, 40 Thieves, The Dust Bunnies, Faith Nation, ShakyJake, 6 Figures, Fire Rose Band

 

Other Dummers who work with Fire Rose

Shannon O'Neal

Tony Gussetti