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Howard “Happ” Palmer began playing acoustic guitar at 14 and became a lifelong disciple of the pedal steel guitar in the early 70’s when he first heard John Hughey’s fantastic steel work for George Jones and Conway Twitty and Norm Hamlet’s steel work behind Merle Haggard. He has played along the Front Range for 30 years or so with Bitter Creek, Silverado, Sandy Skees Band, and ACM Song of the Year award winner Gretchen Peters.  Grant McIntosh Vocals                                                                                              Guitar                   Having his Dad’s guitar around at a young age he taught himself to play. Soon after he also learned he had a good voice and a special knack for singing country music, doing his first professional gig at the age of 14. It didn’t take long before he found himself touring the US and Canada both as a single and with various bands. While spending some time on a working ranch in northern Missouri, he learned the cowboy songs heloves to share with audiences. He now calls Loveland, Colorado his home and loves the area that has adopted him in, like a part of the family. In his 33 years of playing music in Canada and the US he has met and opened for such artists as Johnny Cash, Asleep At The Wheel, Charlie Daniels, Johnny Paycheck, Steve Earle and Gordon Lightfoot. In Branson, Missouri he was in various small shows before getting involved with a new show called The John Denver Tribute starring James Garrett (Emmy Award winner from the country group The Kendalls) that show won Branson’s Best Morning Show 3 years in a row and is still holding as a favorite to win this year as well! While in Branson he performed in shows with Joe Diffie, Moe Bandy, The Oak Ridge Boys and Yakov Smirnoff as well as a host of other lesser known Branson favorites. Grant also spent some time in Nashville, TN and played at places like, Tootsies and The Hall Of Fame Lounge as well as doing a lot of demo recording for the songwriters hemet there. Being in Nashville and a part of the music scene was one of his biggest thrills and soaking up all the country music history that was so much a part of that city. With his extensive repertoire of classic country songs as well as some driving newer country, strong vocals and pumping acoustic rhythm he keeps the music flowing for a night of fun and a pleasant listening experience.  Robb Candler Guitar and Vocals Robb has been playing in Country Bands in the Longmont, Loveland, and Denver area for many years. Robb started playing guitar at a young age and has never wanted to do much else. He started his own music store in Boulder just to have an excuse to hang around all the guitars. He sold the store in 2007 and now dedicates his time to teaching guitar and playing music. He has played with famous folks and folks not so famous but most of all he just loves to play. He also enjoys spending time with his awesome family, doing a bit of fishing, and auctioneering for charity. DaveSwegan Drums and Vocals Dave Swegan has been playing music for over 45 years. Dave took drum lessons in San Jose, California at Guitar Showcase and in San Francisco, California at Drum World. Dave has played in rock bands, funk bands, blues bands, country bands, folk bands and swing bands. In 1979 Goldrush a band that Dave played in, opened for The Guess Who in Fort Smith Arkansas and John Mayhall in Tulsa Oklahoma. Dave’s talents include a strong lead vocal and backup vocals as well. Dave has done many studio sessions and he is heard on four cuts of the Blame It On The Dog CD which gets airplay on KFOG’s Acoustic Sunrise program in San Francisco. Dave’s diversified background and keen ear for music allow him to play in any situation which might call for the drums to roar or whisper. A waltz is just as challenging to Dave as a funk beat. Dave’s love of music will keep him playing for many years to come. Todd Silas Bass and Vocals Todd Silas plays bass and sings. In his past, he playedthousands of dates throughout the Midwest and East-coast of the US before moving to Montana, where he finally learned how to play a waltz properly. For some reason, he’s in Colorado now. He considers himself lucky to have met the wonderful guys in Wild Road and enjoys making music with them. Todd loves to see happy dancers on the floor in front of him.