The Extraordinaires
Band Member Bios

Amy Owen:
What an immense amount of talent she has brought to the table. Stepping in as the Lead Singer/Front Person, Amy does so much more than vocals. Being an accomplished vocalist, Amy has worked with many well-known national bands, and brings that talent over to add not just lead, but background vocals as well . She has played with some of the biggest names in the business. She has filled a void like none other, and what a treat it is to perform with her.

Rusty Bunton:
A successful sales rep for networking and high-speed connectivity, Rusty has been involved in many types of music for over thirty years. Bass and trumpet are the two primary instruments of which he plays for the group. Being the business manager of the group, Rusty finds this "part-time" job extremely challenging yet rewarding.

Mark Bridges:
Lead Guitarist for the group, Mark is an accomplished and very proficient musician. His talents never cease to amaze the audience. An original member of the group, Mark has been playing semi-professionally since 1979 in several local bands and praise and worship teams. In these groups, he has played nearly every style of music, from heavy metal to country to bluegrass to southern rock to contemporary Christian.

Mark Gaber:
Residing in Mathews, NC with his wife Vickie, Mark attended both University of Conn as well as University of Miami majoring in Music Education. Mark has played on the road from Conn to Fla. with numerous dance bands for the last 17 years. With this experience, Mark remains one of the most versatile trumpet players around. Having a “lip of steel” Mark keeps the horn section powerful all night.

Chuck Moss:
The newest member, Chuck, with his trombone, has added a mellow sound in the horn section like we’ve never had. Chuck is also involved with the Bruce Long Orchestra, one of the finest Big Bands in the area. Minoring in music at North Carolina State University has given Chuck a great knowledge and understanding of not just being a musician, but an entertainer as well. In his spare time, he’s an engineer with Hickory Construction Company.

Chase Bunton:
Is back with the band. After finishing up at Belmont University in Nashville, TN and touring throughout the country, he decided to come back home for a while. As well playing trumpet along side Mark Gaber, Chase sings some lead, plays guitar, bass, and even banjo on a couple songs.

Steven Foster:
Is back as well on sax and vocals. After finishing his degree in music performance and advanced music education from Western Carolina University, he also decided to come back to the Hickory area and get back in with the best band in Western North Carolina.

Steve Cunningham:
From Charlotte. Steve has been playing professionally for many years and teaches piano lessons full time. He brings an unbelievable amount of talent to the group and we’re excited to have him.

Eric Taylor:
Growing up in a musical family is the core of Eric's success. He is one of the most sought-after drummers in Western NC. From Symphonic to Jazz to R&R, Eric's abilities behind a set of drums is truly amazing. We are extremely fortunate to have on our team.

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