"Meet Small Town"

Shane has been a staple in the Chicagoland music scene for several decades, playing with touring international tribute acts as well as original bands. Shane brings a lifetime of experience to the stage, keeping his drumming true to the music, while still adding his own signature flare.

Jennifer brings a dynamic edge to Small Town with her electrifying violin work and unmistakable stage presence. A true Midwesterner, she's taken her talent worldwide as the founder of CoverGirls Violin Show. Having performed on countless stages and toured with the band Chicago, she brings a bold and distinctive energy to every performance.

Holding down the bottom end, Brian brings a cool, steady presence to the stage. With over 30 years in the music scene, his smooth bass and vocals give every song its groove and authentic feel.

Born and raised in the Hoosier State, Chris has been deeply influenced by the music of John Mellencamp for most of his life-helping shape his distinctive guitar style, bringing authenticity and heartland grit to the stage with several bands over the years.
An Emmy-nominated songwriter/producer, Chris earned recognition with NBC Chicago, for his work on the Everything Begins With Today news promo.

With a seemingly endless amount of energy, Doug takes the Mellencamp Fans on a ride singing all of the top hits that everyone knows and loves!! Doug has been playing in the Chicagoland music scene for 20_+ years and his personality as a frontman is just as commanding as JM himself!

Jim has been playing guitar since the 80's and has had national success with several bands from that era. Jim's smooth tones and expressive lead work make him a perfect complement to the band's sound. In addition to lead guitar, Jim also plays mandolin, bringing that earthy Americana texture to the music.

A lifelong musician, Rich is an essential part of Small Town's sound. With years of experience in the music business, he brings confidence and style to every performance, keeping that Midwestern spirit alive. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Rich adds depth to the band with his work on keyboards, accordion, and saxophone.