Rockin’ Soul – two words that best describe the AMAZING SOUL CRACKERS.
Our members have been featured at The W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival, The Surf Ballroom Anniversary Show, the Sturgis Bike Rally and Little Sturgis, The International Bar-B-Q Festival, The Janis Joplin Birthday Bash, just to name a few, as well as county and state fairs, corporate events, local festivals, large venues, and small clubs. We have shared the stage with everyone from B. B. King to Los Lobos, The Kentucky Headhunters to George Jones.
Photos by Larry Cohen Photography.
Tommy Stillwell
Widely known as an explosive performer, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Stillwell cites Freddie King, Albert King, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, and Buddy Guy as his major influences. He credits Luther Allison's style of fusing blues, soul, and funky rhythms as a major inspiration for his song writing. As a founding member of Waldoxy recording artists The Beat Daddys, Tommy opened shows for such blues luminaries as Johnny Winter and B.B. King. The Cloverport, Kentucky native has been playing professionally for 37 years.
Jon Rochner
Born in Brownstown, Indiana, vocalist and bass guitarist Jon Rochner began his musical journey in his early teens. As a sideman for MCA recording artist Marty Brown, he performed on Hee Haw and The Grand Ol’ Opry, and has toured in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Jon’s music is strongly influenced by the lives and art of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. His distinctive voice and confident bass have made him a popular live performer and session player.