03/2014 Featured Band, March
5 Ton Jack
Who doesn't like a Great Party Band? This month’s featured band is just that and more. 5 Ton Jack is a group of very talented musicians that have been selected by the bands vocalist and bass player, Adam Shook. Shook took the time to collect popular songs from over the years and created a list of the best to play. After achieving his goal of a unique inventory of songs Adam recruited Ian Carroll, Sheri Bayne, and Brent Seip. The band has no need for special lighting or technical sound system, but they never disappoint with different set list practically every night it’s like seeing a different show every time.
Adam Shook has been playing bass since he was 17 years old. He started playing music with a few people from the area, starting off with blues and blue grass songs. Shook’s first band was a classic rock, blues band called ” Old Ladies Sadie”, which he played with for about two years. After seven years of not playing to help raise a family Shook missed playing and created 5 Ton Jack. Sheri Bayne the bands vocalists has always enjoyed singing. Coming from a very musical family, it was no surprise she followed in their foot steps. Bayne started singing in chorus and playing the violin at age 7, and then at age 15 she learned to play guitar. When she was 18 she had taken private vocal lessons to learn how to take her voice to the next level. Bayne joined a local band “Exiter”, but soon after moved to Southern Florida to pursue a solo career. She moved back up north a few years following and took a break from singing. After, working and getting laid of Bayne fell back into the music scene and played in the bands “Kizmet” and “Every Atom”. Following Bayne’s audition for “5 Ton Jack” everything was history, because she found her perfect fit.
Ian Carroll started playing guitar in middle school while he was in New Jersey. Over the years he has enjoyed playing in various Lehigh Valley lineups and enjoyed playing with some fantastic local musicians. Many great musicians have influenced Carroll such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kirk Hammett, Billy Joel and Green Day. Carroll now plays guitar and does vocals in “5 Ton Jack”.
Brent Seip also comes from a family of musicians and began playing the drums at age four. Since the 1980's Seip has played in a number of cover and variety bands, playing drums on a number of CD's for different bands. He has played various places ranging from Las Vegas to Utah. Some musicians that have influenced him are John Bonham, Tommy Aldridge, Graham Lear and Carter Beauford. Seip was introduced to “5 Ton Jack” from their vocalist, Sheri Bayne.
No matter when you see them there is no doubt that there will be “tons” of fun at every show. Keep an eye out for “5 Ton Jack”, at their upcoming shows.
The band with be performing at
Gin Mille in Northampton Pennsylvania on April 5th,
Opener for 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior at Pocono Harley Davidson in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on June 7th, Gin Mille in Northampton Pennsylvania on June 7th,
Smokin' Outlaw BBQ at Lower Saucon sportsman's Association, Bethlehem 8-10pm (Bands start at noon)
Coopersburg Fire Company Carnival on June 29th.
You can also keep up with what their up to at https://www.facebook.com/5tonjack.live