MEET THE CRASHERS
Widely recognized as one of the nation’s best party bands, THE CRASHERS are the perfect band for any occasion! With their unparalleled energy, extensive song list and extraordinary musical talent along with audience interaction, they will make your event incredibly fun and memorable and keep it ROCKING all night long!
Members of THE CRASHERS have been certified as gold and platinum selling artists by the Recording Industry Association of America and The Canadian Recording Industry Association. They have also made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Grand Ole Opry, MTV and many more. These outstanding musicians have toured all over the world sharing the stage with world famous artists such as Blake Shelton, Kid Rock, Aerosmith, and Michael McDonald.
If you’re looking for WORLD CLASS entertainment, then look no further than THE CRASHERS!
MARK MAXWELL - Lead Vocals
A prominent member of the Louisville music scene, Mark began making a name for himself as lead singer and guitarist for the band Spanky Lee. He has performed with various groups throughout the years, sharing the stage with well known acts such as Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Travis Tritt and Blake Shelton. Though most recognize him for his talents as an energetic and engaging front man and vocalist, Mark has also worked behind the scenes as a songwriter, producer, and manager for a number of artists. Mark has a long family history in music and is currently the owner of Maxwell's House of Music in Jeffersonville, IN.
MAX MAXWELL – Drums & Vocals
Max is a thirty-year veteran of the Louisville music scene. He has performed and recorded with numerous local, regional and national groups, including Trace Atkins, Kidd Rock, Chaka Kahn, N'SYNC, Michael McDonald, and Days of the New. Mr. Maxwell has also performed on the nationally televised Grand Ole Opry.
SHANE ISENBERG – Guitar & Vocals
Shane began his studies on guitar at an early age. He attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood California (GIT) where he had the opportunity to study with many of LA's top musicians including Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Nick Nolan (TV/Film composer) “Curious George” UNIVERSAL, Michael Ward (School of Fish and The Wallflowers, Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech), and the jazz great Norman Brown. Shane is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California. Shane's background includes scoring music for independent films, creating commercial jingles for radio as well as the Musical Director for the VSC production of "Nobody Lonesome for Me". Shane currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky where he teaches, plays and records professionally.
JESSE VEST – Bass & Vocals
Jesse began his career in music at an early age. The son of a guitar player and avid bluegrass fan, his first instrument was a banjo. At age 10, however, he discovered rock and roll. The banjo found its way to the closet and a bass player was born. Over the next several years he played and collaborated with various musicians, and found a creative bond with two of his classmates. This group would later become “Days of the New”, and the day after his high school graduation, Jesse Vest was on tour supporting the band’s debut album. The project turned out to be quite successful. Appearances on MTV, The Late Show with David Letterman, and opening shows for bands like Metallica and Aerosmith helped the band to become a platinum-selling artist in both the U.S. and Canada. Citing creative differences, the band split up in 1998. Jesse moved on to co-found another band, Tantric, whose first album was released in 2001, enjoyed much of the same success. They performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and shared the stage with bands like 3 Doors Down and Creed.
GEOFF GITTLI – Keyboards, Saxophone, Flute, & Vocals
Geoff was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and played professionally for 28 years. He has played in numerous bands opening for the likes of Foghat, Nazareth, and Delbert McClinton. Geoff has played in bands with Shannon Lawson, Greg Foresman (with Martina McBride), and the Pink Floyd Experience. Geoff is currently the audio director for Northeast Christian Church.
HOWARD GITTLI – Guitar, Trumpet, Keyboards, & Vocals
Howard has been on the Louisville music scene for 25 years with popular bands such as : Shannon Lawson, Caribou, V-Groove, and VooDoo Lounge. Howard has also shared the stage with Foghat, Nazareth, and the Tonight Show Band. His musical studies have taken him around the world, and now feels that The Crashers are the ultimate in entertainment, and you will too!
Rodney WurtEle - Keyboards & Vocals
Rodney's musical voyage began at the ripe age of 8, taking organ lessons. He began playing music full-time in nightclubs at 13 and has enjoyed it since. He was born in South Dakota and attended High School in Florida, so music has been his life passion. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many well-known artists, such as Delbert McClinton, Charlie Daniels, Crystal Gayle, Kathy Troccoli, Charlie McCoy, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ben E. King, Tim Krekel, Steve Ferguson, Greg Foresman, Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Jaco Pastorius, Bela Fleck, and many others. He has spent 32 years with The Wulfe Brothers, entertaining young and old. His musical voyage has led him to The Crashers, where he is ready to entertain you and help show you the time of your life!