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The Band
Get to know us a bit!
Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Drew Phillips
Making his debut in an elementary talent show singing Justin Bieber, Drew fell in love with music and performing. He performed theatre and starred in several plays and musical productions, including starring as "Oliver" in the musical theatre production as a kid. Throughout high school he performed in music and swing choir. His freshman year of college is when he became a self taught guitarist, and devoted himself to developing his craft. He began writing songs and chasing his dreams - since then there has been no looking back. Continually expanding his boundaries and ardently driven by his music, his persona is transcendent and adaptable. Drew's captivating boyish charm engages the audience and his music speaks with emotion. You might find him in a bar, on a stage somewhere or even around the fire pit by the lake strumming and singing his favorite songs.
Don't be surprised if he shows off his rendition of a Tyler Childers song or even an old 80's Garth Brooks hit. But the crowd favorites are usually the bands original songs, which include a wide array of style and genre. Drew and his band are repeat performers in the community, with a style that is emotionally-rich, versatile and always ensures the crowd is entertained.
Bass Guitar
Eli Skalka
Originally from Sutton, Nebraska, Eli is a Secondary English Education student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In his free time you might catch him at the golf course, at the bar with friends, or doing anything outdoors. He has always had a passion and unique love for music, but it wasn't until last year that playing music live with a band was something that seemed possible for him. He has loved every second of his time with the DrewPhillipsBand and is excited about the future of the band and what they can achieve.
Lead Guitar
Jack Bunger
Son of a guitar player and spoon fed rock as an infant, Jack has been setting fretboards ablaze since he was six years old. Growing up with AC/DC, Van Halen, Steve Via and Dokken filling his house, Jack was a cold-blooded rocker before he got out of diapers. With the motivation from his father, Bunger was learning Eruption while his peers were learning multiplication. Jack started his own band at 14 and played the stage at the Greeley BluesFest in Colorado. Over the years, Jack has written, performed and cut his teeth on the six strings in many musical ensembles. What Jack lacks in age, he makes up for with his knowledge of the fretboard. Shred is his business, and business is good.
Drums/Backing Vocals
Drew Connelly
Hailing from North Platte, NE, Drew Connelly is the drummer and main timekeeper in this motley crew of musicians. Ever since he got his first iPod in elementary school, Drew has been an obsessive music lover and his list of influences is far too lengthy to be put in this bio. This obsession prompted his parents to put him in piano and drum lessons, which then turned to guitar and bass. Keeping the time like a wrist watch and banging lots of things with sticks, Drew has been in one other band (which was coincidentally with guitarist Jack Bunger) before meeting the rest of the guys in the latter half of 2022.