The Guys in the Band
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. 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.
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.