Joe Peterson - Lead Guitar

Joe Peterson
Joe Peterson has been a part of the Northern Colorado music scene for many years having played on hallowed ground to the lowliest area dives and everything in between with a variety of bands including OverComer, Timberline, Crossfyre and Sh-Bang. When he's not slaving away for a large Canadian owned business corporation, or enthusiastically rockin' & rollin' with the Elvis Experience Band, he can be found most sunny days quietly strumming his guitar next to a clear blue running stream, nestled with his soul mate Linda, under a tall, shady oak munching apple pie al la mode.
Mick Schuch - Bass

Mick Schuch
Bass, and back up guitar in the Elvis Experience. Longtime musician with varied experiences in acoustic music, rock bands, and solo projects, Mick has been with the Elvis experience since its conception. With a wide variety of influences including the King himself, Mick is firmly rooted in rock and roll, and enjoys making music with the high caliper musicians of this band. By day Mick works for the University of Northern Colorado, and is King of his own home, along with Queen Brenda and many kids.
"The music is what makes this Experience the best. The songs bring Elvis alive in our hearts, and it is always a special thing to be a part of."
Mike Usher - Drums

Mike Usher
Mike has been playing percussion professionally for 44 years in all types of bands and is also currently playing in the Mattpack- a jazz standards and swing quintet. With a BA and MA from University of N Colorado in mathematics education, Mike also taught math and coached tennis for 12 years before entering the financial advising business for 21 years. Mike is also received a Fullbright to teach in London for a year. Aside from his many musical commitments, Mike's hobbies are music, traveling, tennis, and going to Rockies games.
Dr. Russ Johnson - Keyboards / Vocals

Dr Russ Johnson
Russ has been a member of the Elvis Experience band since the beginning, originally as a backup singer, then for the last three years on keyboard also. He was recruited to the group out of the worship arts department at Greeley Wesleyan, where he's still singing and occasionally playing. He's also sung with the Valentine City Chorus and the Greeley Chamber Choir. He started playing piano at the age of four, and his first ever job was as a church organist at age 14.
His day job is as a psychiatrist. He's practiced at Pathways since 1993. His other main hobby is his radio show "Shrink Rap" which he hosts along with Dr. Jeff Huff on Newstalk 1310 KFKA every Saturday from 4-6 PM. He's also a huge sports fan and trained storm spotter. He and his best friend, most honest critic, and wife Jeannette have two great kids, Alyx and Adam.
Tony Arguello - Trumpet

Tony Arguello
Charlie Spillman - Vocals / Trombone

Charlie Spillman
Bass Trombone and backup vocals (bass) since 2005. Charlie is active in a variety of musical groups in Northern Colorado playing jazz, traditional band music and baroque. His diverse influences include Felix Cavaliere, J.D. Sumner, Dion, J.S. Bach and Giovanni Gabrielli. Charlie works as an ASIC design engineer at Avago Technologies and also operates C&D Precision Sound. In Charlie's words, "George Gray's Elvis Experience is the most fun I have had musically in years. It is incredible to be able to bring this music to the fans."
Brian Sharpe - Trombone / Vocals

Kirsten Daniel - Sax / Flute

Kirsten Daniel
Kirsten has been playing flute since the 4th grade, and started sax shortly thereafter. She has played in a number of different ensembles over the years, including the Northern Colo. Concert Band, the Pfizer Chamber Orchestra, the PCO Flute Quartet, the Northern Colo Flute Quartet, the Poudre Valley Sax Quartet, and The Wiseacres. She started The Wiseacres Jazz Ensemble seven years ago, and it has developed into an amazing group encompassing a huge range of music from swing and Latin, to rock and funk. In her spare time, Kirsten volunteers her musical skill, most recently helping University Schools and Colorado School of Mines with their spring musical performances.
Jess Ramirez - Vocals

Jess Ranirez
With a polished, elegant voice that easily transitions from gritty rock, soft ballad, smooth soul or spicy Latin, Jess Ramirez has entertained audiences from Greeley's Union Colony Civic Center, the casinos of Blackhawk, the Grand Ole' Opry and beyond. Jess performed with Double Shot for 5 years and is also an original and current member of the popular variety/dance band Sh-Bang. A longtime Northern Colorado music veteran, Jess thoroughly enjoys singing with the George Gray Experience because of the high energy, camaraderie, and caliber of professional musicians in the group.
Rachael Miller - Vocals

Rachael Miller
Backup singer with the Elvis Experience Band since June 2007. Main influences have been Etta James, Michael Buble, Il Divo, Josh Groban, and many others. Rachael grew up in Greeley, Colorado playing the piano since the age of 10 and singing since she was born. She sang in her school choir and advanced ensemble before joining the Elvis Experience Band. Rachael says of the band, "This is the most amazing group of people that share the same love for music as you do!"
Rachael currently works at the Weld County District Attorney's Office, while pursuing an A.A.S. in Communications Media at Aims Community College. She hopes to graduate next spring!
Kathy Horning - Vocals

Kathy Horning
Kathy Horning, according to her mom, has been singing since she could talk and was likely to turn anything into a song. Singing in church, at weddings and funerals, and with a variety of groups or bands over the years has provided her with a rich background. A little country with Overcomer, contemporary gospel with One Heart, heartfelt worship music, and popular music and more are part of her repertoire. She has written 20+ songs, some published. Her musical inspirations are Barbra Streisand, Sandi Patti, Celene Dion, Damaris Carbaugh---and, of course, George Gray. Singing as an Elvis back-up girl is a delightful new tune in Kathy's singing resume
Doug Norman - Vocals
