PAUL BENFIELD is a Colorado native who picked up bass and guitar back in the 80s. He is a space freak, currently working on ARTEMIS, NASA’s next lunar landing missions. Distractions, when time permits, include muscle cars (one does actually run), backpacking, and volleyball. Paul lives in Morrison, Colorado, in the shadow of Red Rocks, the world’s greatest concert venue, with his wife and two sons.
A Littleton, CO native, SCOTT NASON played in an original heavy-alternative band in Fort Collins called Supernaut, where he recorded his first album. He then parlayed his love of music and a business degree to purchase a musical instrument store in Littleton called Music Go Round. Through the store Scott became very involved in the local music scene, putting on battles-of-the-bands, hosting clinics with national musicians, donating gear to local high school music programs, and got to play and hang out with a ton of the best local musicians in the state. After 21 years, he sold the store. (It’s still one of the best shops in town!) Scott lives in Highlands Ranch with his wife and two kids.
LEN VLAHOS is the former guitar player and co-songwriter for Woofing Cookies, a college-radio-chart-topping punk pop band from the 1980s. Len is also the published author of five novels for young adults, including The Scar Boys, a punk rock coming of age story inspired by his experience touring with the Cookies. He’s also the former owner of the Tattered Cover Bookstores. When he’s not chillaxing with his wife and two sons, you can find Len at local ice rinks in Metro Denver, stinking up the ice as a legendarily bad adult league hockey player.
Meet TIM WHITE. He has spent the past 17 years of his life disregarding responsibilities to noodle around on his his bass and we thank him for that. Through his years, Tim has played in punk bands, jazz combos, bluegrass ensembles, and a band called ‘Shag’. Someday Tim hopes to compete in a lumberjack competition despite his lack of practice and aptitude.
Originally from Sweden, SOFIE WOODS balances life as a product manager by day, musician, producer, and podcast host by night — all while embracing the everyday adventure of being a wife and mom. She brings both energy and heart to Band-ish while also organizing the RESPECT concert annual fundraiser and hosting the “Inspired By” podcast, where she highlights inspiring stories and voices from the community. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Sofie is passionate about using music and storytelling to bring people together.
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