Mike Wilson - Guitars, Harmonica, Singer/Songwriter

Foreign Service brat, born in Manila Philippines, traveled extensively, and lived all over the world. His first band was formed in Hong Kong and was called "The Beach Combers", they played mostly Beatles and Rolling Stone’s music. Moved to Seattle Washington 30 years ago from the east coast, Washington DC area. He's played in several local bands in the Seattle area. "I love playing guitar, and recording my original songs for the world to share.

"One of the most memorable gigs of my life was when a friend and I played guitar for the great Louis Armstrong. It was at a private party in my family’s home in Hong Kong. Music is a big part of my life, and when I am playing music I feel most alive." - Mike

Dean Ottomann - Guitars, Singer/Songwriter

Originally started playing guitar in high school inspired by the band "Heart". Worked as a sound engineer for a group called " The Jim Creek Band" while he was also taking classes at RMS sound to be a studio recording engineer. In working with some of the local studios, producing my own projects, they have helped him develop and fine tune his own recording skills. His musical tastes range from soft acoustic guitar music to driving rock-n-roll. Over the years, Dean has played in several local bands (Oceana Drive, The Law, and Sock Monkey).

"I love going out and playing live music as well as doing studio session work in my 24 track home studio. It’s easy to hear the influences in my music, people like: Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Zeppelin, The Police, and Santana." - Dean

Darryl (DJ) Jackson - Bass / Vocals

DJ has been involved in the music industry for over 40 years. He studied classical piano from 6 years old until he was 16. Then he took up guitar and played in rock bands through his high school years. In his mid 20’s to mid 30’s he toured the Midwest club circuits playing Keyboards with several Rock and Show bands through the years, including numerous studio-recording projects. In 1980, he decided to change his instrument and study Bass Guitar. While composing and producing his solo music projects, DJ has been playing Bass with numerous Rock and Jazz bands in Las Vegas, Sacramento, and the Seattle area. Visit DJ’s Music Bio website at: http://home.comcast.net/~jacksond1/

“One of the best music experiences I had was when I was on stage with the late great God Father of Soul, Mr. James Brown. I was in a band that opened for his band at an award show in Hollywood. James Brown came on stage with us and we played “I Feel Good”. It was a very memorable experience. “-DJ

Charlie McDowell - Drums

Charlie McDowell started playing live music at age 14. Inspired by Deep Purple, Cream and Steppenwolf; his first band was called Wild Grass. Back in the day there were so many small clubs to play in we were able to play virtually every weekend. Over the years names have changed and so has the music, but his love for playing live music hasn’t.

"I have been very fortunate in my drumming career to have played with some very top-notch talent and now the same goes here with The Astro Cats. My reputation from peers is 'stepping it up a notch' when I get on stage and play. Music needs to be played with heart and soul. I hope you enjoy our efforts half as much as we enjoy playing for you." - Charlie

Jim Thompson - Keyboards

Jim is home grown born and raised in Seattle. He started playing the classic Farfisa Organ at North Seattle high school rock n roll dances in a local band, The Zero Hour. He also did steady gigs at the Door Coffee house in downtown Seattle and various local outdoor "Be Ins", remember those? Then in the 70’s Jim played the Martin guitar in a successful bluegrass band, The Mountain County Coop., who played to packed houses every week in Pioneer Square. Family and many daughters got the best of him during the 80’s and 90’s. Then the millennium came it was back to music with a vengeance. Jim started collecting and playing the classic Wurlitzer Electric Piano.

Before the Astro Cats, Jim played with a local Issaquah band the Rockin Studebakers. The "Studes" played 60’s & 70"s classic rock in roll at parties and local festivals. The growling sound of the original Wurlitzer is part of Jim’s soul. Add to it numerous electronic keyboards and synths and Jim covers all the boundaries of sound needed for today’s music lovers.

"Power Rock N Roll to everyone and Long Live the Doors." - Jim