Bio
Marissa - Lead Vocals
Marissa is a Northern Illinois Rock n Roll farm girl that was transplanted to Minneapolis at age 11. She quickly acclimated to City Life and started to get involved with MUSIC. Band, Choir, Show Choir and Musicals were an important part her vocal and performance beginnings. Over the years Marissa has worked and performed with some of the Twin Cities’ best! She has had the honor of singing with Shane’s Gang, Funky Town Express and Poetic Soul. Marissa has also written and recorded originals in various genres. Other studio work includes projects with local artists, commercials and voice overs “Being a part of LND is great! I love my band and I thank God every day for the privilege to perform!“ ❤ Marissa
Jeff - Drums
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Mn. Jeff started playing drums at the age of six and played his first professional gig at 11. Jeff was a founding member of the 80’s Rock Band Steel Orchid and a founding member of Variety band Millennia. He has a deep love and passion for music, some of his influences are The Eagles, Styx, Journey, Boston, Van Halen, Whitesnake, Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, and many more.
Krister - Guitar
I grew up in Sweden & started playing guitar around the age of 14. I played in various original bands doing the local scene. In 1994, at the age of 21, I realized I needed a change, so I moved to MN to study music at what was then Music Tech College, which later became McNally & Smith. I was picked to write & perform music for the school's commercial, which was shot at The Fine Line. I got picked up by a cover band right away & have been performing ever since. Meanwhile I also started teaching guitar & have done so ever since. Later I went on a National Tour with American Head Charge. Currently I am a teacher & band director at the Eden Prairie School Of Rock as well as running an open jam every Thursday & playing with L-N-D. I'm also putting the finishing touches on my album which will be released in -23. I feel very lucky to have landed the L-N-D gig & I'm looking forward to the future with them. Notable bands I've been in
Lady Luck
Sum Of All ( Teacher's Pet )
American Head Charge
Gemini
Cain's Alibi
Mike - Bass
Born in St. Paul, Mike started taking guitar lessons at 9 years old and switched to the bass at 13 when he joined the Stone Cold Band which needed a Bass Player. They played at High school dances, different events and even a couple bars at age 16, just had to have one of their parents there.
Mike joined the White Ashe Band in 1978 until the early 80’s and then the Allies Band was formed. He was playing 5-7 nights a week and loving it. Some other bands were Crossroads, Kiss Me (KISS Tribute), Thin Ice and Mid Life Krisis, He has had the pleasure and blessed to work with some of the best in the business and sharing the stage with some national acts. He truly loves to play music and entertain his audience.
Pat - Keys
Born in Georgia, Pat started playing piano in Grade school. Self-taught guitar. Pat has played in High School and College bands until going full-time, travelled the US on the road with variety band called summit in the early 90s. After raising a family, Pat played with a couple of local band and joined LND as it was forming. Some of his music influences are Billy Joel, Elton John, Supertramp to name a few.