Mike Mitchell

( Guitar, Vocals)

"The Godfather" of frat house rock! Mike Mitchell is a lifelong member of The Kingsmen, one of the 1960's greatest touring bands, Mike has been on stage and TV with the Rolling Stones, Kinks, Zombies, Guess Who, Turtles, Lovin' Spoonful and many others. Mike continues to tour with The Kingsmen, bringing the joy of fraternity toga parties to a new generation of students.

Steve Peterson

(Drums, Guitar, Vocals)

Steve Peterson lays down the beat for the band. The hard slugging drummer for The Kingsmen and many other Northwest bands has a commanding presence behind the drum kit. He also can step out in front taking the vocal and guitar leads. Steve is a professional music producer.

Jeff Hale

(Harp, Percussion, Vocals)

Jeff  is a veteran of numerous mid-Willamette Valley bands and was the host of the Roadhouse Blues Jam Night at the infamous Peacock Tavern in Corvallis, Or. Jeff learned the instrument from his father, a veteran of the Chicago harmonica bands of the 1930s and 1940s, and has played harp all his life.

Hoodoo Johnson was formed in 1998 to provide an outlet for artistic expression and outrageous good times for the band's members. The core of the band consists of four of the five current members of the world famous Kingsmen. Their recording of Louie Louie was named the greatest jukebox hit of all time in 2003. A bassist and harp player that gives the group tremendous versatility and depth joins the founding four. The band plays in Washington and Oregon.

Special Guests and Other Members

THE MUSIC

Barry Curtis

(Guitar, Vocals)

Barry brings vast experience and enthusiasm to performances especially for audiences that prefer its music straight, without affectation or artifice. Barry joined The Kingsmen in 1963 and rapidly became a favorite with the crowd. As a lifelong professional musician, Barry has continued to hone his craft working with some of the nation’s premier rock, country, folk, alternative, and rockabilly players.

Todd McPherson

(Slide Guitar, Bass, Vocals)

Todd has always followed his own path. His parents worried about him when he was growing up because instead of doing homework, he spent most his hours learning Beatles' songs on his guitar. After high school, Todd spent most of his time touring the Western U.S. in regional bands such as No Ties. On many occasions Todd came close to national prominence with his searing lead vocals and guitar work. In 1992, Todd was asked to join The Kingsmen.

Scott Bickford

(Bass, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Vocals)

"Mr. Bottom" thumps out the beat that energizes the audience. Scott's captivating vocals range from Chuck Berry to Jimmy Buffett. Along with the bass, Scott plays slide guitar and is a world-class mandolin player.