The Minimum Wage Band

The Minimum Wage Band are the most exciting retro classic rock band to emerge from the Los Angles music scene in years. Their unique blend of melodic ballads coupled with high energy rock and roll classics insure their music to be timeless.They take their name from all the hard working people of the world who are mostly overworked, underpaid and rarely appreciated. The appeal is universal as their audience is drawn from all demographics. The music and lyrics speak a common language of peoples hopes and desires. In a musical world that is full of samples, grunge and negativity, The Minimum Wage Band offers a breath of fresh air. The group emerged from L.A.’s club scene to become a force in the retro classic rock movement. Their song craftsmanship, meticulous arrangements and outstanding live performances at prestigious venues like the Country Club, Club M, and the legendary Palomino Club have brought them critical acclaim. The Minimum Wage Band was formed in April of 1992 by Mark Kohler and Mark Borsuk. SPENCER DAVIS of the "SPENCER DAVIS GROUP" raves about this band. At most live performances Spencer will sit in playing guitar and adding vocals. Spencer also is included on their debut CD. As a result of Spencer’s involvement many top named musicians have also appeared in live performances and added their talent to some tracks on their debut CD. To mention few, Rick Serrate, Lenny Castro, Matt Andes, Doug Livingston, Johny Barbata, Mike Landeau, Vinnie Donofrio, Efran Toro,Danny Wild and Reggie McBride. ORIGINAL MEMBERS: Mark Borsuk - lead vocal, and acoustic guitar Mark Kohler - rhythm and lead guitar,background vocal Art Alphin - keyboard and guitar Roger Powell - bass guitar Jeff Winter - drums SPECIAL GUESTS: SPENCER DAVIS - narration on A HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE LENNY CASTRO - percussion (most songs) RICK SERRATTE - keyboards, piano and background vocals MATT ANDES - slide guitar ( When I Come Home) JOHNY BARBATA -drums (Wild Dogs and One In A Million) MIKE LANDEAU - lead guitar (Wild Dogs and One In A Million) DANNY WILD - background vocals ( In Over My Heart and One In A Million) EFRAIN TORO - percussion (In Over My Heart) VINNIE DONOFRIO - lead guitar (In Over My Heart) KEVIN KOLARIK - harmonica REGGIE McBRIDE - bass (In Over My Heart) DOUG LIVINGSTON - orchestration ( A Hundred Million People) SHANNON O'NEILL - background vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano. A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO SHANNON O'NEILL - ENGINEERED, MIXED AND HELPED PRODUCED WITH MARK KOHLER AND MARK BORSUK.