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Mike Gulley : Acoustic Guitar Rythm
and Lead - Harmonica - Lead Vocals - SongWriter
AKA "12 STRING MIKE"
Michael Gulley was born in 1965. He studied at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL.Mr. Gulley has been playing guitar for over 40 years and harmonica for 30 years.
He has played with such legends as Legal Tender, Dimented Pimentos, Untamed Ornathoids and 7\10 Split.Michael has played with bands such as the Doobie Brothers, Blue
Oyster Cult, War, Mat Guitar Murphy from the Blues Brothers and the JGeils band.
He has won 3 RAMI Awards, 2 Best of Rockford, and 2 Best of the Waterfront Festival for his original music.
Mike formed the Acoustic Millennium Band in 1998 and it’s still going strong to this day.
AMB has 5 albums released – “On the Island” , “Time Machine”, “Tubin’ Down the Kish” , “Winds of Change” , "and our latest "Long Way Down"Mr. Gulley has toured coast to coast and loves playing his original music down on Goony Island.
Mike Gulley : Acoustic Guitar Rythm
and Lead - Harmonica - Lead Vocals - SongWriter
AKA "12 STRING MIKE"
Michael Gulley was born in 1965.
He studied at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Gulley has been playing guitar for over 40 years and harmonica for 30 years.
He has played with such legends as Legal Tender, Dimented Pimentos, Untamed Ornathoids and 7\10 Split.
Michael has played with bands such as the Doobie Brothers, Blue
Oyster Cult, War, Mat Guitar Murphy from the Blues Brothers and the JGeils band.
He has won 3 RAMI Awards, 2 Best of Rockford, and 2 Best of the Waterfront Festival for his original music.
Mike formed the Acoustic Millennium Band in 1998 and it’s still going strong to this day.
AMB has 5 albums released – “On the Island” , “Time Machine”, “Tubin’ Down the Kish” , “Winds of Change” , "and our latest "Long Way Down"
Mr. Gulley has toured coast to coast and loves playing his original music down on Goony Island.
Ti' Mara Gulley : Vocals, Percussion, Songwriter
AKA "GYPSY WOMAN"
Ti’Mara Gulley has been a vocalist with AMB for
the better part of a decade.She has 100+ shows of experience in the
stateline area and has done volunteer work..
“Ever since the moment Ti’Mara could talk,
she has had a strong passion for singing”,
said her friends and family.
Her musical career took a huge jump when she
enrolled in classical private voice lessons at the age of 10 with
Shiela Vayenas out of Rockford, IL. From here,
Mara also learned some tap dance and ballet. Later in life Ti’Mara
went on to be involved in many choir performances and musicals
such as “Joseph” and “The Christmas Schooner”.
When Ti’Mara isn’t singing and performing,
she enjoys time with her husband, Michael Gulley, and her son
Chayton.
Her hobbies include canoeing, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors
with her friends and family.
Come check out AMB, and let Ti’Mara’s angelic,
versatile voice entrance you!
Ti' Mara Gulley : Vocals, Percussion, Songwriter
AKA "GYPSY WOMAN"
Ti’Mara Gulley has been a vocalist with AMB for
the better part of a decade.
She has 100+ shows of experience in the
stateline area and has done volunteer work..
“Ever since the moment Ti’Mara could talk,
she has had a strong passion for singing”,
said her friends and family.
Her musical career took a huge jump when she
enrolled in classical private voice lessons at the age of 10 with
Shiela Vayenas out of Rockford, IL. From here,
Mara also learned some tap dance and ballet. Later in life Ti’Mara
went on to be involved in many choir performances and musicals
such as “Joseph” and “The Christmas Schooner”.
When Ti’Mara isn’t singing and performing,
she enjoys time with her husband, Michael Gulley, and her son
Chayton.
Her hobbies include canoeing, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors
with her friends and family.
Come check out AMB, and let Ti’Mara’s angelic,
versatile voice entrance you!
Jim Richardson – Bass Guitar ("JamsRoy")
Jim brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative energy as the band’s bass guitarist. His journey began eight years ago when his wife gifted him a bass guitar as a birthday present, sparking a passion that has since evolved into a professional commitment. By day, Jim excels as a Computer Network Virtualization Engineer, a role that demands precision and innovative thinking—qualities that seamlessly translate into his dynamic performances on stage.
Balancing the rigor of his daytime technical career with his musical pursuits by night, Jim has carved out a niche where technology and art intersect. His distinctive style and sense of humor are encapsulated in his favorite saying: “Your network rack shouldn’t have hair longer than your IT guy!” This lighthearted motto reflects not only his technical background but also his ability to infuse levity into every performance, making him an invaluable and engaging presence in the band.
Trevor Johnson : Electric Lead and Rythm Guitar, Vocals, Songwriter, Sound Engineer and Bassist!!!
AKA "T-Thang"
Trevor is probably your favorite guitar player. Legend has it that his first words were "rock and roll" - as his parents thought he had said "mama" or "dada" - but the story also tells that the toddler seemed to having been attempting a certain horned hand signal at that same time, he undoubtedly babbled a primitive and somewhat unintelligible pronunciation of "rockenruh" - if you can imagine... Trevor takes heavy inspiration from Syl Sylvain, Walter Lure, & Johnny Thunders, but you might even recognize the influence of Rick Nielsen & Rudolph Schenker from time to time.
Trevor Johnson : Electric Lead and Rythm Guitar, Vocals, Songwriter, Sound Engineer and Bassist!!!
AKA "T-Thang"
Trevor is probably your favorite guitar player. Legend has it that his first words were "rock and roll" - as his parents thought he had said "mama" or "dada" - but the story also tells that the toddler seemed to having been attempting a certain horned hand signal at that same time, he undoubtedly babbled a primitive and somewhat unintelligible pronunciation of "rockenruh" - if you can imagine... Trevor takes heavy inspiration from Syl Sylvain, Walter Lure, & Johnny Thunders, but you might even recognize the influence of Rick Nielsen & Rudolph Schenker from time to time.
Dennis Leary : Drums
Started with the "Chain Link Blues Band" in the 90's,then graciously was asked to play with "Ernie and the Po' Boys for many years until his untimely death. Ernie got a Lifetime achievement award and the band got 5 Rami awards and a "hall of fame award". The band also got"best original song " for "Vodka headed woman" written by guitarist Larry Pendleton. After Ernie and the Po' Boys Larry and I along with Teddy Lawrence on harmonica went on to play in the Barstool Bob Blues Band with Bob Levis of Lonnie Brooks and then Otis Rush fame.
Dennis Leary : Drums
Started with the "Chain Link Blues Band" in the 90's,then graciously was asked to play with "Ernie and the Po' Boys for many years until his untimely death. Ernie got a Lifetime achievement award and the band got 5 Rami awards and a "hall of fame award". The band also got"best original song " for "Vodka headed woman" written by guitarist Larry Pendleton. After Ernie and the Po' Boys Larry and I along with Teddy Lawrence on harmonica went on to play in the Barstool Bob Blues Band with Bob Levis of Lonnie Brooks and then Otis Rush fame.
Ron Corey : Guitar
Ron is a lifelong Rockford resident with extensive experience on the guitar. Although his early years were marked by casual playing, his genuine passion for music eventually led him to seek formal instruction under the guidance of Mike Gulley. This disciplined approach refined his technique and broadened his artistic vision. Ron is honored to collaborate with the distinguished musicians in this band as well as with his peers from the All-Star Jams, continually elevating his craft through every performance.
Ron Corey : Guitar
Ron is a lifelong Rockford resident with extensive experience on the guitar. Although his early years were marked by casual playing, his genuine passion for music eventually led him to seek formal instruction under the guidance of Mike Gulley. This disciplined approach refined his technique and broadened his artistic vision. Ron is honored to collaborate with the distinguished musicians in this band as well as with his peers from the All-Star Jams, continually elevating his craft through every performance.