IAlthough not the beginning of the band, this is my version of the history of Dead End Stare. In 2004 I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow extreme sports junkie while wakeboarding. After the conversation turned to music and guitars, she mentioned that her boyfriend had a band. After seeing these guys a few times I was intrigued by their original style and energy. I was eventually invited to come over and jam with them. Well one thing led to another and after playing a few songs at some shows and learning a whole new genre of music I was invited to join the band. At that time they were a 3 instrument band with John J-5 Jones on lead vocals. Adding a second guitar opened us up to a new range of material and bigger sound.

 After a couple years of steady gigs, much fun, and many a tale the direction of the band was in question. John decided to leave an pursue other interests. A long and tiresome search began for a new lead singer. After coutless prospects, a couple of promising candidates and even a gig or two with some new voices we were once again left without a lead vocalist. It was at this point I decided to learn the words and give it a try myself. At least we could practice and have some fun while we were trying to get something together. It took quite a while but we are back and ready to rock again!

 It's been a couple years now and to accomadate my vocal range the band has had to make a slight change in direction. We do a bit more classic and southern rock these days than the more alternative style of J-5 but today the band is tighter than ever and again booking steady gigs. If you're looking for a good night of varied musical style come check us out. You won't be disappointed.

Mike