An American Roots Rock Band
Chris Cotruvo (guitar and vocals) is an extraordinary guitarist and a gifted ensemble performer. Chris brings to the stage signature solo and rhythm guitar work rarely seen in bands playing small clubs and private events. Chris is tone master who incorporates a wide number of musical styles and technique rarely embodied by a single player. Chris also plays in the Bay Area funk and RB project "The Robin Campbell Band"
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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
Erik Nielsen (drums and studio production) was born in Long Beach of Danish immigrant parents. Erik began playing drums in the first grade and has continued his involvement with music his entire life. After graduating from music school, Eric moved to the life of a full-time musician and over the past 30 years has played with Elvin Bishop, Booker T Jones, David Grissom, the Pointer Sisters and since 1993  2 time Grammy Award winner Queen Ida. Erik also maintains a active recording studio working both as a producer and engineer. Erik has engineered at the Avalon Ballroom, the Record Plant and Conway Studio in LA. Impressive with just a hand drum or a full kit Erik is the heartbeat of the American Dream

Michael John Ahern (MJ) (vocals, guitar and mandoguitar) is a Northern California singer songwriter and child of classic and southern rock. Born in Northern Caifornia and raised on AM radio, MJ has musically transended and is a member of the the Recording Academy, a 2 time Emmy nominated performer and an unlucky fisherman. MJ has produced 10 commercial albums including the upcoming release "Drive" (2010), The High Road (March 2007), She's the One (2008), The Liberty Court Session(2005) and the Little Wheel Band Debut.(2005)  In 2005 -2006 MJ's original songs "She’s the One" and  "Heaven" aired on 550 radio stations in 26 countries. MJ has shared the stage with Toad the Wet Sprocket, Tab Benoit, Alan Holdsworth, The Dave Nelson Band, Nina Story and performed with notable local artists Mickey Hart, Steve Smith, James Nash, Steve Shufton and Michael Emerson ., ,  See MJ's complete biography here.
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American Dream Songlist
Govt Mule
The Fillmore Auditorium
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Digitech - Passion For Sound
Alvarez Yairi Handbuilt Guitars
Robert Taylor Guitars
Oceanic Preservation Society
Robin Campbell Band