The Unhandsome Devils

Mitch Bland - Lead Vocals Gary Shaine Horrie - Drums/Vocals Josh Thompson - Lead Guitars/Vocals John Massaglia - Bass/Vocals TJ Duckwiler - Lead Guitar The unHandsome Devils are certainly not just a bunch of pretty faces. They are faces that show years of musical confidence. The band boasts some of Central Illinois finest talents in the musical arts and performance. Yes, they are a Rock and Roll band and aren't afraid to show it. But, they are all very diverse musicians as well and that certainly shows in the music that they cover. What does this mean, you ask? Well... you will get one of the truly most memorable & entertaining shows around. UHD thinks of every show as an actual "concert". That's what people want & expect. When it comes to the songs they perform, there is virtually no limit on what these guys can pull off. They're know for doing anything from Elton John, Van Morrison, Prince to ShineDown, Avenged Sevenfold & Pantera. Keeping the dance floor moving along with maintaining a steady flow of music is their main goal. "Yes, we love to play the heavier music, but each place we play may call for different types of music. We try to read the crowd and cater to what they're looking for. We want people to have a great time at our show." says drummer/singer Gary Shaine Horrie. "Also, we want to get people moving right from the start." Josh Thompson is a guitarist know to be able to play just about anything AND sing over top of it with a vocal range that is not easily matched. Gary is second to none when it comes to putting on a show on the drums, in which he does effortlessly. Not only is he one of the most stunning drummers you will ever watch & listen to, he is also the lead singer on some of the tunes. Together, they form a combination that is hard to surpass in a "Local Cover Band". The talent in this band is off the charts. It's not surprising to see any of the members "filling in" with other bands when they need a hired gun. Each is a very sought after musician. The band was formed from 2 very notable players from the Central Illinois, Josh Thompson and Gary Shaine Horrie. Taking up residence in Pekin, both have played in MANY bands around the area & beyond. Gary has been playing in the Peoria scene since the early 90's with bands such as Krankinstein, Braille, The Shake, StepDown to name a few. Josh isn't far behind with his time in the scene with bands such as Rude Awakening, Medicine Man, Braille, The Shake & Uncle Pucker. John has been serving up the low end in the local music scene for over 25 years in bands such as Jynx, Yelo Dye #5 & the Megasonics. TJ is fresh out of the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) in Cali with 1 Warped tour under his belt. All members have shared the stage with countless national acts. 7 years ago, Gary got the rare opportunity to join a signed artist. Not just any, but actually one of his favorite bands, Hot Action Cop. "I heard their stuff on American Wedding & the Need For Speed games and been a HUGE fan for a few years already. I think I actually worn the CD out. I think it was actually in my player for almost a year. Somehow, I managed to get my foot in the door & join the band. It's still kind of surreal to me. I had some awesome times with the band & got to tour across the US & play to all kinds of crowds & venues. It was great while it lasted, but Nashville is long drive. Especially when you've got a family waiting at home." Once I was ready to jam locally again, I called up my ol' pal Josh. Additional Info & Fun Facts about the band: • Gary played drums for Lava/Atlantic Records recording artist, HOT ACTION COP based out of Nashville, TN in 2007-2008. • Members of the band have shared the stage with the likes of: Mudvayne, Quiet Riot, Slaughter, 10 Years, Default, George Lynch, Tracii Guns, Warrant, Ratt, Jakyl, Trixter, Femme Fatale, Ron Keel, Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Bullet Boys & tons more. • Gary played drums on a song for SEBASTIAN BACH of Skid Row called "Another Nail". • Josh & Gary both played in the Budweiser True Music band, "Braille". • Gary also recently played drums for the America's #1 Pantera Tribute band "Cemetery Gatez" for about a year. • Back even further into the 90's files, Gary was the drummer of the well known group known as KRANKINSTEIN, who played to sold out shows all around Illinois. • Gary started out his musical career in High School with current Guns 'n Roses & Sixx:AM guitarist DJ Ashba. No gimmicks or trickery, just PURE ROCK. You want a SHOW? We'll give you one. Booking@TheUnHandsomeDevils.com