The members of Dispatch have more than a decade of experience, performing live a combined total of more than 400 shows at clubs, festivals, weddings, corporate parties and everything in between. Dispatch's unique mix of catchy originals and party rock favorites from the 70s, 80s and 90s is guaranteed to entertain and keep the dance floor packed.
Jim Walker
Guitar/Vocals
Musical Influences:
My Dad ( taught me how to pick one ), Any and all good guitar players
What CD are you currently playing in your CD player?
I love bluegrass. I'm also a fan of local bands such as The Blue Dogs & Sourwood Honey. Both bands are from South Carolina - Support Local Music!
What do you enjoy most about playing music?
I enjoy peoples reactions to our music. Some dance, some sing, and some just sit & drink.
Jeff Mastromonico
Bass/Vocals
Musical Influences:
Charlie Mingus, Miles Davis, Paul McCartney and my Dad.
What CD are you currently playing in your CD player?
I gots an IPOD, baby. I've got about 6 days worth of songs. Mostly jazz and blues. My tastes are pretty eclectic ranging from Skid Row to Dean Martin.
What do you enjoy most about playing music?
I just really enjoy all things about music. Playing and performing is great creative outlet and it is great being appreciated for creative things that you do.
Andrew Clemons
Drums/Percussion
Musical Influences:
John Bonham, Alex Van Halen, Carter Beauford, Steve Smith
What CD are you currently playing in your CD player?
Mostly metal and jazz. My CD changer currently contains STP, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Buddy Rich and Dave Brubeck
What do you enjoy most about playing music?
I am obsessed with drums. I lose myself and find myself when playing. Listening to music is great, but CREATING music, especially for an audience is truly wondrous.
Ryan Buffett
Sax/Percussion
Musical Influences:
Maceo Parker, Local flavors of Tommy and Tyler Cook, Charlie Parker, Dave Koz, and Jeff Coffin.
What CD are you currently playing in your CD player?
It changes every few minutes. Right now it is Mute Math. Previously it was Prince, Switchfoot, Mingo Fishtrap, Peter Frampton, and Dave Koz.
What do you enjoy most about playing music?
Music is the only universal language that all can understand. Every time I play it is an expression of how I feel. A song never has to be the same. Each and every night there is something different and the conversations between each piece in a band is an awesome collaboration that is constantly changing.
Mike Ritchie
Guitar/Vocals
Musical Influences:
Allman Brothers, Greatful Dead, Hendrix
What CD are you currently playing in your CD player?
What is a CD?
What do you enjoy most about playing music?
Music has been an instrumental (no pun intended) part of my life and always will be. I love playing and will probably play till I die.
