Andy Kinne ~ (Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals/Rhythm Guitar)
Originally from Texas, Andy now lives in the Kansas City area and considers KC his home. Andy's been playing music since 13 years of age. His inspirations include his Uncle, Robert Moffet, T- Bone Walker, Freddy King and regional legends Bill Bramer and Frank Plas. This Texas boy can make a guitar sing and has been part of the area music scene for four decades. Andy is an exceptional song-writer and, as front-man for the band, has loads of character. Andy's a member of the Kansas City Blues Society and a regular supporter of 90.1KKFI.
David Shewmaker ~
(Harmonica/Slide Guitar/Recorder/ Trumpet/Lead Vocals/Backup Vocals)
Dave has it all. Talent oozes from this guy. He plays harp like no other, and YES, the recorder! Dave has a great sound no matter what he plays, and what a song-writer! In addition to the BluzBenderz, he also plays with the Elsea Smith Band. Dave's harp is featured in three songs on Bobby Carson's CD, "The Other Side of Midnight" released in 2004. Dave is a member of the Kansas City Blues Society.
Les Holder ~
(Bass/Backup Vocals)
Les has enjoyed playing bass for over 30 years with the Elsea Smith Band, and later joined the BluzBenderz. He has surrounded himself with good friends and has been blessed that they happen to be good musicians as well. Wes is one of the most humble and hardest working musicians you will find. He has also been a member of the Kansas City Blues Society for the past few years.
Dennis Nickell ~
(Drums,Lead Vocals,Back Ground Vocals)
Dennis Nickell has been playing drums for four decades. Orginally from near Chicago,
he played in all the school bands, drum & bugle corps, and was a student of well known percussionist ,Tommy Hobart. He played for several years with with Cha Cha recording artists, "The Outsiders" in the 60's. In the 70's and 80's he turned to Jazz playing with a variety of well known groups, the most notable being The Village Trio with pianist Bob Touloff and bassist John B. Cleveland. The 90's was a mixed bag of groups and music and travel. Into the new Millennium he met the late great Lester "Wizard" King and played regularly with him for almost three years. His versatillity compliments the BluzBenderz and their home grown style of music. Dennis is also a proud member of the Kansas City Blues Society.
