Joseph Beach Leader/Guitarist
Joe started playing guitar at the tender age of 12. At that time, he experienced a life changing event when he and a life long friend were deposited at the doors of the iconic Auditorium Theatre to see the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Needless to say…Joe’s life was never the same. With the ever present question nagging his young mind..”How the heck did he do that?” Joe made it his life’s work to find out.
On that musical journey, Joe has toured the country. Outside the US, Joe played several weeks in Acupaulco and other countries soaking in the world of Rock and Roll in a hard riding way that most men only dream of. As guitarist for the legendary band Tyrant as well as being part of a revisitation of the iconic Shadows of Knight, Joe has devoted his life to his craft. Performing in and leading many successful bands since then, he devoted his energies to the Rolling Crow Brothers Band just prior to the pandemic fiasco. Undaunted by the virus he selected the perfect band mates, working and rehearsing with them to mold the Rolling Crows. The Rolling Crow Brothers are dedicated to keeping alive a style of Rock and Roll quickly becoming a lost art…From the Stones, to the Faces, to the Doors to the Allman Brothers to the Black Crowes and the J. Geils Band… The Rolling Crow Brothers deliver an up tempo, hard charging song selection guaranteed to charging fast beating hearts and foot stomping abandon.
On his quest for the “Holy Grail” of guitar tone, Joe has met very few guitars and amplifiers he didn’t like. They have all been recruited to his personal collection to assist him in emulating the kind of Rock and Roll that exemplifies the Rolling Crow Brothers repertoire.
Besides rehearsing, recording and performing with the Rolling Crow Brothers, Joe spends many blissful hours in the home he built with the love of his life and his canine companion Otis.
The Rollettes: Kathleen Dooley and Sherry Schultz VOCALS DELUXE
Kathleen and Sherry are the “icing on the cake” at a Rolling Crow Brothers Show. Their soaring lead and backing vocals propel the band into a dimension that is out of the planet. Both Kathleen and Sherry add additional spice to the band’s sound given the fact that they are both accomplished percussionists. In addition, Kathleen is a talented pianist.
The Rollettes are available for an additional fee with a 30 day advance prior to a given engagement.
Kathleen’s sound is rooted in her love of Motown, Chicago Blues and New Orleans Jazz. Kathleen has written and arranged jazz, blues, country and pop music for own releases as well as other local artists. Kathleen has also composed theater productions, radio jungles and video scores.
Sherry Schultz is the other half of the dynamic duo which comprises the Rollettes. Sherry has been delivering lead and backing vocals to enthusiastic audiences all over the Chicago area for many years as she performs with her best friend Kathleen.
Larry “L” Nutter: Lead Vocals, Guitar and Percussion
Larry is a 20 year veteran of performing and entertaining His upper atmospheric vocal range escalates the Rolling Crow Brothers Band into the upper levels of vocal excellence.
Larry is also true multi-instrumentalist, with formidable prowess on 6 string acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, guitar synthesizer and drums. It is a rare musician indeed who not only enjoys playing fine electric instruments but also builds keenly crafted electric guitars.
“L” is constantly refining and honing his musical skills through advanced private lessons and You Tube instructional videos. Larry credits his mother with his phenomenal vocal capabilities as she was an accomplished songstress in her own right.
In the tradition of passing on a love of music to the younger generation, Larry served as the General Manager for the Geneva, IL School of Rock. Larry’s past musical affiliations include stints with Crown, We Ain’t Right, All Right Now and the Jukebox Junkies
When Larry is not rehearsing, recording or performing with The Rolling Crow Brothers Band he enjoys improving his guitar building skills and spending quality time with his wonderful family.
Dan “Captain Danger” DeWitt : Lead Vocals and Drums
Dan has been singing and playing drums since 1985. He is the powerhouse behind The Rolling Crow Brothers Band. In the tradition of legendary singing drummers like Buddy Miles and Phil Collins, Dan drives and propels the band exuding the highest level of energy while he uses all limbs simultaneously as well as his powerful vocal chords to drive the band through it’s up tempo repertoire.
Coming from a musical family ( his Dad played clarinet and his son an accomplished guitarist ), Dan’s love for performing has lead him to lending his talents to bands like the Trouble No More Blues Band, Luv Shak, Scarlett Fever and the Spice Band.
Show him a gig and Captain Danger will be there locked, cocked and ready to rock the band through the night….
When Dan is not rehearsing, playing or performing with the Rolling Crow Brothers Band he likes to cruise around on his motorcycle or relax at his summer home in beautiful Door Country.
James Look: Backing Vocals/ Bass Guitar Biography
Jim’s main instrument is Bass Guitar. He’s been rollin his bass thunder for over 25 years. No stranger to other musical instruments, Jim has played piano, 6 string guitar and coronet.
The self- taught musician, has performed with a variety of bands including the Groovy 60s and Roy and the Orbits (a Roy Orbison tribute band). It was with Roy and the Orbits that Jim performed one of his most memorable gigs at the Bean Blossom Biker Fest.
An avid concert goer, Jim’s favorite shows include Paul McCartney and Supertramp.
When Jim is not rehearsing or performing with The Rolling Crow Brothers Band, he also enjoys Birding, Bike riding and following the Chicago Cubs and of course, the Bears
Doug Heap Guitarist Biography
Doug is a self- taught guitarist who is one half of the searing guitar duo in the Rolling Crow Brothers Band. Honing his guitar wizardry for over 40 years, Doug has performed with other bands like High Performance Audio and 3 Bean Salad. One of Doug’s most memorable gigs was doing an opening show for the Pat Travers Band.
Doug’s favorite albums include Led Zeppelin’s “Song Remains the Same”, Woodstock, Boston and Black Sabbath’s “Master of Reality”. When he is not rehearsing with the Rolling Crow Brothers Band, Doug enjoys drag racing and using his mechanic skills on muscle cars. Doug credits his mother with introducing him to the world of music as she was an accomplished pianist.
