Steve Pepper Band: band
Steve Pepper / "Pepper" - vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, mandolin
Steve Pepper has been creating original American roots music in the Mid Atlantic region for several years. Stimulated by American culture, Steve Pepper's song writing style brings his eclectic influences to his gritty, down-to-earth songs. Steve's songs are insightful and unapologetic, and he delivers them with honesty and conviction. The Steve Pepper Band has developed a cult-like appeal among different crowds in the tri-state area.
Jon Monck / "Monck" - bass, harmonica, background vocals
Jon Monck has served as the sometime bassist/vocalist for a half-dozen local bands over the past decade (including ‘The Scatologists!’, ‘I'm Not Sally’, ‘*BLX’, ‘Cure For Pain’, and ‘Origami for Addicts’). Sold on the quality of Pepper's songwriting, Jon joined the Steve Pepper Band and has enjoyed learning the ins and outs of the not-so-obvious chord changes. He also plays harmonica when nobody's looking!
Next to Pepper, he is the longest-standing member of the band. He tries not to jump around on stage while playing, but to no avail!
Eric Miller / "Eric" - electric guitar, background vocals
No stranger to the Steve Pepper Band, Eric Miller played electric guitar on ‘The Information Age’ and ‘Memphis’ and was a member of a few early embodiments of the Steve Pepper Band. He rejoined the band in January, 2005 - for good! Prior to his return, Eric scoured the region’s blues clubs, honky-tonks, and biker bars with ‘Dave Marshall and the Mojo Band’. He has also played with ‘Alligator Zydeco’ and lent his guitar stylings to projects by such varied singer songwriters as Dan Mechem, Pat Warn, and Bruce Lauer.
steve politowski / "poles" - drums, percussion, background vocals
Steve Politowski is acknowledged as the best drummer around, (certainly the best Pepper band ever had) and has played for local faves Mothers McGillicutti, DelFuMo, Barabas, and others. Steve has also done studio time for several bands and solo artists. He is the only drummer known who isn't afraid of playing to a click track...in fact, he LOVES the click..."MORE CLICK IN MY HEADPHONES, PLEASE!"