Former members of Pink Floyd, Kid Rock, The Firm, Whitesnake, Supertramp, Toto, Mother's Finest, and Blue Murder in Springfield, GA: One band, One night… and it’s all happening at the one and only historic Mars Theatre via, Thomas Claxton’s “Me, Myself, & Us” Concert Series!
On this night, be ready for a full-band production of some of your favorite songs from some of your favorite bands of the past and present! If you’re a fan of Rock music and love a good concert vibe, then this show is for you. For this edition of Thomas’ Concert Series, you’ll get to meet and hear Special Guests:
* Scott Page (Sax): Technologist and musician Scott Page made his mark in the world of music touring and recording with industry greats such as Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto. Currently the CEO of the LA-based media company, “Think:EXP”, which focuses on live immersive entertainment, Scott continues to leave his stamp of incredible talents to each of his projects. Quoting Nick Mason of Pink Floyd: “Scott Page is another stage show in his own right."
* Tony Franklin (Bass): “The Fretless Monster” (as he’s often referred to), Tony Franklin is the founding bassist of the Supergroup “The Firm” alongside Jimmy Page, Paul Rogers, and Chris Slade, as well as the founding bassist of “Blue Murder” along with John Sykes. Tony’s illustrious career has seen him touring and recording with a number of household names including “Whitesnake” and “Kate Bush” and appearing on shows ranging from the “Late Show with David Letterman” to “Good Morning America”. In 2006, Fender Guitars released the “Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass” and in 2008, the “Tony Franklin Fretted Precision Bass”.
* Kenny Olson (Guitar): Detroit, Michigan guitarist Kenny Olson is the founding guitarist for Kid Rock’s “Twisted Brown Trucker Band” and has also helped co-write many of the band’s groundbreaking hits. Kenny’s numerous stage credits range from the Super Bowl Halftime Show to the massive Woodstock ’99. To quote Keith Richards: “Kenny Olson is one of the best rock guitarists on the scene right now.”
The band will also feature…
*Eric Frampton (Keyboards): Eric has worked with artists ranging from The B-52s to Collective Soul and Mothers Finest to Paul Simon and has also produced commercial music from entities ranging from the Atlanta Braves to the QVC network.
* Mark Vaquer (Drums): Aside from the drumming obvious throughout his 30+ year career, Vaquer is also featured in globally distributed publications such as “The Lennon Letters” due to his industry-respected knowledge on Beatles history and memorabila. Mark Vaquer, a Savannah native, is also a founding member of Savannah-based “Shut Up and Drive”.
and… “Me, Myself, & Us” Concert Series Founder:
* Thomas Claxton (Lead Vocals): Classically-trained Vocalist and native of Effingham County, Claxton’s career has seen him perform and/or record with various members of bands such as Jane’s Addiction, Three Dog Night, Parliament-Funkadelic, Satriani, Huey Lewis and The News, and more. He’s also opened shows for the likes of Mike + The Mechanics, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Quiet Riot and has been featured by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, The NAMM Show’s “Oral History Program”, and “The Talking Up Music Education” podcast.