THE ZEBRA MUSSELS
This is a fantastic five piece rock and roll band that has been playing the twin cities and western Wisconsin area for years.
The Zebra Mussels have been rockin' Minnesota and Wisconsin since 1997, playing everything from Prince to Bonnie Raitt, Alanis Morissette to Aretha Franklin. We're the five piece rock and roll cover band that raises the bar on bar bands -- we truly have something to please everyone, and we love bringing the party to your local hangout! And if it's been a while since you've caught up with us, we can't wait for you to hear our new lineup that includes local powerhouse vocalist Trish Sisson.
While you're here, be sure to sign up on our email list so we can let you know about upcoming performances in your area. If you're part of the Web 2.0 crowd, be sure to visit us on Facebook between shows for breaking Mussel news. And absolutely let us know if you've got a special occasion coming up that coincides with one of our gigs -- we'll be sure to announce your birthday, anniversary, or bachelor party from the stage (and maybe bring you a little present, too).
You may see them on www.TheZebraMussels.com
The Zebra Mussels, founded in 1997, are a five piece rock and roll cover band that
performs everything from Prince to Bonnie Raitt, Alanis Morissette to Aretha Franklin --
we truly have something to please everyone, and we always interact with our audience
in a way that makes them feel like they are part of the show.
We have been playing to consistent crowds in the Twin Cities Metro and St. Croix
Valley for several years. We have grown a loyal fan base by constantly adding to our
700+ email list which we use along with other social networking tools to promote our
upcoming shows on a regular basis. We also work with club owners to implement
special incentives such as birthday parties, benefits for local food shelves, targeted
drink specials, and other promotional events to ensure consistent crowds.
Featuring three talented lead singers and well-blended harmony, we place great
emphasis on the vocal aspect of our performance. To that end, we have recently
expanded the band to include Trish Sisson, one of the most dynamic female vocalists
in the Twin Cities.
We understand that song selection, placement, and delivery are critical elements not
only in attracting a large audience, but also in keeping a club filled with happy patrons.
Our musicians have strong improvisational skills and the ability to switch between several
instruments throughout the sets, making each performance unique and exciting.
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Biographies
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dale martell - guitar, vocals
Dale grew up in Somerset, Wisconsin, picking up the guitar at age 9. He has toured as a
guitarist with the Beach Boys and as a singer and guitarist with Mike Love, lead singer of
the Beach Boys. Dale brings enthusiasm and creativity to his performances, blending rock,
folk, blues and bluegrass into outstanding, exciting shows. Dale divides his time between The
Zebra Mussels, bluegrass band Pickin’ Up Steam, and his family
guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and fiddle.
. Dale sings and plays electric
www.dalemartell.com
Chris Boston - bass, vocals
A Chicago native, Chris Boston’s musical journey began in the 4th grade with ukulele lessons.
His earliest musical influences were Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath and Chicago. Be it blues,
rock, jazz, bluegrass, or metal, Chris provides his bandmates solid, crisp rhythmic support
and finely articulated grooves. He has performed extensively all over the Midwest with many
bands including Second Wind, Onyx, Front Street, Bottom Line, The Alter Boys and Boston
Haas. His career highlights include sharing the stage with such greats as Nazareth, Kansas,
Judy Collins, Charlie Bingham, Howard Luedtke, and Clyde Stubblefield.
john koziol - keyboards
John Koziol has been entertaining Midwest audiences for over 30 years. Every time he steps
on stage he delivers energy, creativity, and a rockin’ good time for all. John taught music at
St. Paul Academy for 25 years, and is the director of the Hamline University jazz program.
Past bands include Masquerade, Zypper, The Score, The Steel Cats, OceaNation and One
Nation. He has shared the stage with many national acts, including Night Ranger, Great
White, Davey Jones, REO Speedwagon, and Fergie Frederiksen of Toto. John also plays with
Heartbreaker.
andy artz - drums
Born in Pittsburgh, Andy grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He started playing drums
at age 11, and has been making lots of noise and breaking sticks ever since. By day he
teaches drumming privately. By night he’s a prized sideman known for his versatility and
professionalism, fluent in drum set and percussion styles spanning hard rock to jazz to world
music. He runs the Andy Artz Society Orchestra, and also plays with the Robert Everest
Expedition.
www.andyartz.com
Trish Sisson - vocals
Trish’s career began at age 16 in Miami, Florida when she joined her first band, Miami Hot.
She’s been rockin’ the house ever since, performing coast to coast with artists such as Gloria
Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine, the Bee Gees, KC & the Sunshine Band, Freddie
Hubbard, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nell Carter and Loretta Lynn. She has been the Mistress of
Ceremonies, featured vocalist, and vocal director for large-scale production shows in Atlantic
City, New York, San Diego, Philadelphia, and on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
www.trishsisson.com
Partial song list
Let’s go Crazy Prince
Purple Rain Prince
Vertigo U2
You Oughta Know Alanis Morissette
Mercy Duffy
I Wish Stevie Wonder
Higher Ground Eric Clapton
Lady Marmalade Patty LaBelle
Separate Ways Journey
Would I Lie To You Eurythmics
Working for the Weekend Loverboy
Sweet Child O’ Mine Guns N’ Roses
Every Rose Has Its Thorn Poison
Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
Hit Me With Your Best Shot Pat Benatar
Bobby McGee Janis Joplin
Gimme One Reason Tracy Chapman
Thing Called Love Bonnie Raitt
You Can Leave Your Hat On Joe Cocker
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
You Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC
Upper Mississippi Shakedown Lamont Cranston Blues Band
Don’t Get Me Wrong Pretenders
Synchronicity II The Police
Chain Of Fools Aretha Franklin
Push Matchbox Twenty
L.A. Woman Doors
You Wreck Me Tom Petty
American Girl Tom Petty
You Can Call Me Al Paul Simon
Brown Sugar The Rolling Stones
Bodhisattva Steely Dan
Born To Run Bruce Springsteen
Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rocky Top Traditional
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Further On Down The Road Eric Clapton
Mary Had A Little Lamb Stevie Ray Vaughan
Money The Beatles
What I Like About You The Romantics
Never Been Any Reason Head East
Roll Over Beethoven Electric Light Orchestra
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clients & Venues
The Blue Fox - Arden Hills, MN
St. Croix Live - Stillwater, MN
The Village Inn - North Hudson, WI
Willow River Saloon - North Hudson, WI
Neumann’s - North St. Paul, MN
Augie’s - Dresser, WI
Medina Ballroom - Medina, MN
P. D. Pappy’s - Stillwater, MN
The Dugout - Mahtomedi, MN
Lumberjack Days - Stillwater, MN
Pepperfest - North Hudson, WI
Paradise Landing - Balsam Lake, WI
Septemberfest - Eagan, MN
Andiamo River Boats - Stillwater, MN
Hudson Booster Days - Hudson, MN
Wildwood Saloon - Woodville, WI
Iron Horse Saloon - Spring Valley, WI
The Harbor Bar - Hager CIty, WI
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contact us
web www.thezebramussels.com
email info@thezebramussels.com
Booking
Dale Martell
Cell 612 - 387 - 0152
Email info@dalemartell.com
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