Austin American Statesman

Capitol 10K April 2, 2006

Left to right:  Mark Clark;bass, vocals, Will Grover;mandolin, guitar,vocals, 
George Rios; guitar, vocals, Jevon Herman;banjo

Percussionist; Josh Reddoch

Mark, AKA "Marcus Lycus" Clark

Due to the Witness Protection Program and parole agreement we are not able to tell you much about Mark. When he is not busy writing computer programs or raising two boys he spends his decompress time playing bass for BCG.

He has played in a few bands in Oklahoma: "Wounded Heart," "The Perry Miers Band," "After 5," as well as two local bands headed by Philip Gibbs and James Thomas. And the Blacktop Bend, of course. Mark takes great pride at being at the bottom end of the band.

Any questions you would like directed at Mark should be sent in writing and before anyone asks, no he does not know where Jimmy Hoffa's body is located (as far as we know).
Birthday :  June 5 
Instruments: 
Bass Guitar
Hobbies:
Music, biking, hiking, rocket science

Will Grover

BCG's mandolin player is a native of San Antonio and a graduate of the University of Texas.

Over the years, Will has traveled extensively throughout the world (but he's yet to get to Lithuania). He brings an eclectic and wide-ranging musical knowledge to Blacktop Bend.

Instruments: 
Guitar, Mandolin, Bass, Vocals

Hobbies:
Music, biking, gardening

George Rios
A native Austinite who has been performing around the United States since the age of 18.  His soulful voice brings a bluesy feel to Blacktop Bend's eclectic sound.

By day he's the "Computer Guy"... after 5pm he's a "Singing Fool."

Birthday : June 22 

Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Harmonica, Vocals

Hobbies:
Music; biking with his wife, Beverly; hiking

Contact George at
[email protected]  
or
512-619-8536