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Wild Roses: Eight years of writing, recording and touring around the world in punk rock bands might harden the soul of many a young musician, but for Marc Orrell the experience forged a musical maturity and sparked a longing for a more cultivated sound that would be closer to his heart. The kind of music he often went in search of late at night when the shows were over – the kind of music that made him wish his friends were all there, the kind of music that made him wish it wasn't last call. With nearly a decade as a guitarist/multi-instrumentalist for Dropkick Murphys behind him, and a new gig with The Black Pacific in full swing in March 2012, Marc could still hear this other music calling him from the road. After a late night of drinking and jamming with lap steel enthusiast (and The Black Pacific bassist) Gavin Caswell, the idea for Wild Roses bloomed over a discussion about the sounds that they were influenced by and a musical trinity they sometimes referred to as “The three Rs” – the Rolling Stones, Replacements and Ryan Adams. Once the hangovers had cleared, Marc and Gavin decided they didn't want this to be just another one of those brilliant plans formed in the dawn and forgotten by dusk. They searched Los Angeles to gather more “wild roses” and found them in the form of Evan Breese (drums) and Jazz Limbo (bass). The newly formed caravan of four pledged an oath to spread their joy with tunes that they hope will leave a trail of spilled drinks, dancing and smiles through tears. Music to help stave off the loneliness and keep the demons at bay…Songs to listen to on that long drive home to your loved one. Wild Roses’ music has been described as Americana, country-rock, alt-rock or just good old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll. Come and smell the roses, decide for yourself…

Taylor Locke: As co-founder of the LA rock band Rooney in 1999, Taylor Locke was signed to Geffen Records while still in high school. After 3 albums and a decade of international touring, he shifted his focus to his own group, Taylor Locke & The Roughs. After 2 albums with that group, he has gone completely solo and is about to release his solo, "Time Stands Still". The album is his most personal and intimate affair to date, while maintaining the signature guitar fireworks and vocal-layering he is known for. You can also find him appearing regularly as the world's premiere Lindsey Buckingham impersonator in "Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show".