Because Connections is an all-volunteer band --and because our shows involve a great deal of musical production-- a large cast of players are considered members of the band. Some are regulars, some are occasional or one-time guests. But all are a part of our "connection."
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Founding Members:

Rusty King:vocals, guitars, keyboards, band leader and musical director
Eric Folkerth: vocals, guitars, co-band leader
Frank Rahm: keyboards
Ann Willet: vocals, keyboards
Paul Escamilla: vocals, guitars
John Fleming: vocals, guitars

Core Rhythm Section:

Michael Sheehan: drums
Paul Simonsen: bass
Kevin Holland: percussion
David Cromwell: percussion
Jennifer Rawlinson: vocals
Barry Carroll: guitars, banjo
Brian McPherson: guitars, keyboards, vocals

Brass, Strings, Woodwinds:

Cornell Kinderknecht: woodwinds
Fred Wratislaw: saxophone
Elaine Zuercher: saxophone
Lisa Rucker: saxophone
Jeff Balch: trumpet
Rich Wonders: trombone
John Short: trumpet
Alan Holley: trumpet
David Kelley: trombone
Kelly McCombs(Moon): trumpet
Bill Adams: trombone
Diane Zimring: strings
Fred Zimring: strings
Jan Apthorp: flute
Lori Joswiak: french horn
Paula Oldham: flute
Susan Cornett: violin
Kevin Hiam: cello

Other Members:

Robert Rucker: trombone
Sean Nelson: trombone
Terry Jones: guitar
Josh Wilson: guitar
Michael Simonsen: bass
Susan Younghans: violin

Alumni Members:

Carla Jett-Riemer: vocals
Phil West: saxophone

Our Amazing Crew:

Wes Weisheit: Owner, Ultimate AVT
Tyler Payne: Ultimate AVT
Britt Adams: Power Point, and lots of other stuff

"Sitting In" with the Band:

Rob Price: drums
Matt Gaston: vocals
John Priddy: keyboards
Gifford Long: vocals
Naulene Pittman: vocals
Clayton Oliphint: drums/percussions

The Heavenly Band: Our Cloud of Witnesses

Russ Noland: guitars
Bill Crouch: vocals, guitar