Singer-Songwriter Clark Jenkins has been playing and writing for local band Big Whiskey for the past five years. With a passion for original songwriting, the music has a southern feel with hooks sure to be ringing in your head after the show. Clark has opened for national recording artists, Griffin House, Jackson Rohm, Noah Hunt, and Tim White.

 
Schooled at The Musicians Institute in Hollywood Calfiornia, Verbanic is well versed in all aspects and genres of the drums. Verb's first influence is from his family spinning jazz in their crowded house in New York. Now with roots in Cincinnati, Verbanic is a fixture in Big Whiskey.

 
Joel Cotton possesses a stage presence only surpassed by his blistering guitar skills. As an original member of the band dating back to 2001, Joel is an experienced musician specializing in songwriting, bass, guitar, and vocals. Joel is also an instructor for many instruments and study: www.joelcotton.com

 
Chris Walker has won countless achievement awards for his work with The Walker Project, and previously Heavy Weather. Chris joined Big Whiskey in the summer of 2004 adding his incredible bass as well as some backing vocals. Influenced by Miles Davis, Vic Wooten, Jaco P, and many others. Highly regarded as one of the best at his craft regionally. Visit: www.amileinmyshoesproductions.com 

Special Guest Members

James Nulsen




Jimmy Nulsen plays keys for Big Whiskey when he is not laying down the melodies for his current band 10 Foot Big. Jimmy adds the finishing touches on an already solid lineup. Check show dates for appearances.
www.tenfootbig.com 


Austin Speigel


Austin Speigel has performed countless shows with Big Whiskey providing his outstanding vocals as well as his blasting harmonica skills.  Austin brings tremendous energy to every one of his Big Whiskey appearances as well as his own solo career.  With an open invitation to join BW on stage, you never know when Austin Speigel will be sitting in with the band.  You can see Austin perform at his own shows by visiting www.myspace.com/austinspeigelmusic

From Jeremy's Website: http://www.wholenote.com/member/profile/profile.asp?i=181

We are very fortunate to have Jeremy Cotton filling in on bass as well as some guitar in CW's absence.  Here is a quick bio from his webpage:

"I'm playing an American G&L strat most of the time, a Jazz bass with Big Whiskey, and jazz on my Custom Jarrett guitar. The guitars go through a Kustom Amp (the Coupe 36), adn the bass goes through a GK head and cabinet... of course, there is always something else to get...

Musical Influences
• George Benson, Grant Green, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Hunter, Tuck Andress
• Pat Martino, John Coltrane, Prince, Hendrix, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Oz Noy, Mark Elf, Vernon Reid
• (Teachers) Chris Buzzelli, Bob Fraser, Dean Newton, Jerry Hedge
Favorite Recordings
• Are You Experienced, (Hendrix), It's Uptown (George Benson)
• Boss Guitar (Wes Montgomery), Head and Heart/ Consciousness (Martino), Reckless Precision (Tuck Andress)
• Bright Size Life (Metheny), Virtuoso (Pass) "