Dennis Jackson
Dennis Jackson started playing guitar at the young age of 14. It was his instrument of choice influenced by his dad who sang and played country music on guitar. It was about 9 months after the Beatles first came to the US when he began and has been a long and very fruitful experience for him, leading him down a path of close brushes with greatness. He has jammed with Alan White-drummer (Yes, John Lennons Imagine Album) and Steve Fossen-Bass (Heart original member), Reek Havok-Keys(White Band). He has jammed with Sam Andrew, David Getz and Peter Albin all of Big Brother and The Holding Company (Long After Janis Joplin passed on) Kim Simmonds-lead guitar (Savoy Brown), Larry Rust-keys (Iron Butterfly), Lester Chambers-singer (Chambers Brothers) and many notable musicians from the greater Seattle Area. Michael Shrieve-drummer (original Santana), is also on that list.
Dan Sodl
Dan Sodl has been playing music his whole life. Besides being an awesome bass player, singer and all around nice guy, he also plays many other instruments including guitar and harmonica. His major influences on bass are John Paul Jones and Duck Dunn. Dan joined North by Northwest in 2017 bringing with him an awesome personality and a sense of humor that fits perfectly with the rest of us.
Donn Garrett
Donn Garrett
Donn Garrett is an accomplished Northwest Musician. He has performed with: Alan White, Liberty DeVitto, Reek Havok, Shelley Tomberg, Steve Fossen, Tony LaStella, Janelle Sadler, Tommy Zvoncheck, Somar Macek, Cee Cee James, Daniel Christo pherson, Steve Rice, Rick Knotts, Richie Castellano, Jeff Ganz, Chris Slade and many other talents. Donn adds to the variety of the band as a renowned vocalist rounding out the rich harmonies you have come to love. Donn is also a published song writer. Donn has released his latest album/CD, Retouched ~ Classics by the Masters. And most of all, HE ROCKS!!
Kevin McKay
Kevin McKay
Kevin McKay (vocals). A Seattle native raised by clowns, has entertained as an actor, singer, drummer, puppeteer and clown. In NxNW, Kevin is best known for adding powerful vocals, percussion, guitars harmonica, harmony and the occasional inappropriate comment.