Mike's new cd, Planet California is in orbit
Here's the guys who created the magic!
From L to R: Chris Wood, Shane Keister, David Hungate, Mike Lounibos, Greg Perkins, Darin Favorite & Bill Harris
The musicians on the record have played on a huge number of classic hits in several genres of music.
Shane Keister – Piano & Keyboards - Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Michael Johnson, Celine Dion, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffet, Lionel Richie, Randy Travis, David Allen Coe, Clint Black, Amy Grant, Joe Nichols, Emmylou Harris, Conway Twitty, Crystal Gayle, Lou Rawls, George Jones, Olivia Newton-John, & many others.
Chris Wood – Drums - has performed with Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Josh Gracin, Avril Levigne.
Darin Favorite– Electric & acoustic guitar – Currently band leader for Pam Tillis, and has performed with Shania Twain, Patty Loveless among others…
David Hungate - Bassist David Hungate is best known for his six years with rock group Toto. He has recorded and performed with a wide range of artists including Boz Scaggs, Seals & Crofts, Andrae Crouch, Dolly Parton, Bryan Adams, Gladys Knight, the Manhattan Transfer, Judy Collins, Neil Sedaka, Barbra Streisand, Olivia Newton-John, George Jones Lorrie Morgan, Conway Twitty, George Strait, Tanya Tucker and Reba McEntire.
Greg Perkins: Producer, Fiddle, Pedal Steel, Banjo: Greg is a highly respected producer and musician in Nashville, and has been instrumental in helping launch the careers of superstars Gretchen Wilson, Rascal Flats, and has performed with other renowned artists such as Big and Rich, Tammy Wynette, Clint Black, Shelly West, David Frezell, Dottie West and many others.
Bill Harris: Asst. Producer/Songwriter. Bill co-penned 9 of the songs on Planet California with Mike. Like Mike his base is California/Nashville.