Uncle Hairy

Brad Dean - Drums & Vocals Brad is originally from Roanoke Rapids, NC & is the founding member of Uncle Hairy. His formal drum lessons began at age nine. Brad continues to expand his background with many different music styles. In addition to playing with Uncle Hairy, he also plays with Wilmington's #1 Party Band, The 360 Degrees (a 6 pc Classic Soul/R&B/Motown band with bandmates Travis Price & Bert Linton), The Other Guys (a 3 or 4 pc Americana band) & Last Word (a Comtemporary Christian band w/ wife Jennifer). Brad feels that his talent is a gift & he hopes that by sharing it with others, they too may be encouraged to seek their own personal gifts. Travis Price - Guitar & Lead Vocal Travis has been playing guitar for over 13 years. Born & raised in Wilmington, NC, Travis has performed in many jazz ensembles as well as help to found the Cape Fear Community College Jazz Ensemble Program. After studying at UNCW for four years, Travis graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a focus in jazz guitar. He has since been a part of Wilmington's music scene & this has led him to branch out, taking part in teaching, studio work & even acting; playing bass guitar with Michelle Branch and The Wreckers on the television show One Tree Hill. Bert Linton - Bass & Vocals Bert has been performing professionally since the age of 16. He plays a variety of instruments including drums, bass, lead/ slide guitars & keyboards. While working in the retail music industry since the age of 14, he presently the manager of Modern Music in Wilmington, NC. Bert has developed an extensive knowledge of sound reinforcement and recording production techniques. As a recording artist and producer, Bert has performed with Jon Byrd and Abandon Reason and co-produced singer-songwriter Jeff Reid's CD Roman Holiday. Janet Sullivan - Lead Vocal & Percussion Janet's unique vocal style accentuates a broad spectrum of music, ranging from yesterday's rhythm and blues to the soulful soundings of today's rock and roll. Janet toured with LaVogue in the 80's as a big band icon and later with Roger Shrieves and The Searchers. From there, Janet went on to conquer the theater, performing in the Broadway hit "Grease", recreating the goofy pink lady, Rizzo. Uncle Hairy is Wilmington's own Rock & Soul Revue featuring the most popular music from the 70's,80's & 90's to current...Mainstream Rock & Soul!