Bio

Ben Janzow - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Ben lives in Waukesha where he enjoys being a full time musician for a living. He has been teaching guitar lessons since 1993 and has been gigging locally since 2006. Ben’s hobbies include biking, hiking, chai tea, cooking Thai food, Spotted Cow beer, Jagermeister, watching The Office. He also makes an amazing Mocha.

I started playing guitar and singing in bands at age 13 doing shows in basements and backyard parties playing songs like "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Talk Dirty To Me". I've written over 100 songs and played in several original bands.

I'd like to meet: Kate Hudson, Jack Black, and the original lineup of Foreigner.

Would like to travel to: Hawaii, Australia, and one day live in San Diego.

Dislikes: Waiting in lines, overcast weather, hangovers, food poisoning.

Original career aspiration: Guy getting shot out of canon in circus. Game Show host. My dream at age 5.

Currently giving guitar lessons six days a week at Outpost Music.

Eric Madunic - Bass,Vocals

Native and current Milwaukee resident, Eric Madunic is a three-time WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) award nominee and 2013 winner for Bass Player of the Year and has a music career that spans over three decades. Starting out on keyboards and drums at a very young age and later switching to bass guitar, Eric has performed at most of the top venues and festivals throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and has toured extensively throughout the US and Europe with various artists and bands. Eric is endorsed by Bergantino Audio Systems bass cabinets and amplifiers and is a featured artist on their website. Read more at MadunicMusic.com

I'd like to meet: Paul McCartney, Huey Lewis, and Jim Rockford.

Would like to travel to: Italy, Australia, Croatia, and one day live in the Southwestern United States.

Dislikes: Being late, being rushed, traffic.

Original career aspiration: Astronaut, or radio disc jockey

In addition to my music career, I’m a computer nerd (IT guy).

Junior Gamez - Drums

Junior is a Milwaukee based drummer who has been playing for over 40 years. Throughout his early life he played in numerous Rock bands across the Wisconsin area, leading him to several Tribute acts that tour the nation. Junior is a self taught musician, proficient in many styles & genres. Over the years, Junior channeled his concentration & passion for all types of music into a varied skill set that allowed him to demonstrate his massive drumming vocabulary. Simply put, Junior ROCKS! He is the newest addition to Dirty Boogie!