The Benders have a combined musical experience of over 200 years. When out of rehab, and sober, the band struggles to deliver a delicate balance of Rhythm and Blues and Rock n’ Roll. They have kept audiences awake and in shock from every continent and have won raving reviews from local press on many occasions. The Benders are:

Steve Boultbee – Drums
Formerly of Alcoholics Unanimous and The Barry White Boys. Steve’s unique style has caused his band mates to consider getting a drum machine but he has a good heart and can lift heavy stuff.
Matt Henderson – Guitar/Vocals
Matt is the only deaf member of the band and has just come off touring with Biff Hitler and the Violent Mood Swings and has worked in the studio with Beast Penis and Cap’n Crunch & the Cereal Killers. Matt likes to pretend to use several effects pedals; fact is, none of them have batteries in them.
Ron McArthur – Guitar/Vocals
“Mac”, “Li’l Mac” or “Mackity Mac” are some of the names Ron has used in the past as a male “dancer”. He has just started learning to play the guitar and really likes the “C” chord. Before The Benders “Mac” played with Betty’s not a Vitamin, and Damn you Peter Pan.

Steve Watkins – Keyboards/Vocals

“Lanny” still lives at home and hasn’t practiced since 1983; he claims the uncertainty makes him sharper. Touring Jamaica with The Dukes of Hazardous Materials and recently helping out on Dicky Retardo’s latest release has kept him busy in 2001. Watch for his new solo project (Four Nurses of the Apocalypse) due out later this year.
Mike Black – Percussion/Vocals
Mike is new to clothing as he was raised as a Mandingo warrior. Sometimes when the spirit moves him he goes back to the ways of the Serengeti. If this happens during the performance please stand back. Mike comes to us from Goldfish Don’t Bounce and a short stint as the lead accordionist in Inflatable Grandpa.
 

JT Platt – Sax
“Duckbill” is easily the least talented member of the band. Sure, he knows some notes but can he string’em together? Basically he’s in the band because he’s got the best hair. He has played with Hot Buttered Elvis and Mary Tyler Morphine.
Rich Johnson – Bass
Rich is the newest Bender. He has yet to get the team Tattoo, in fact he's not seen any of the other band members with their shirts off as they were afraid of spooking the little fella.  Rich has worked with Meaty Pants, Psychic Buddhist Gorilla, and Those Darn Accordions, and turned down "Was I Naked?" to join the Benders.