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Jeff Haley

jeff@thecruisecontrolband.com 

Lead Guitar * Vocals 

Jeff is a born & bread Texan.  His musical career began right here in South Houston.  He has thrilled audiences with his talent since the mid 70’s.  His most recent projects in the past 10 years have included Rare Seed, Live Cargo, and now Cruise Control.  His vocals have been compared to Don Henley and his guitar to the likes of Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and EddieVan Halen.  Usually offering note-for-note renditions he, on occasion, interjects a flair of his own, showing his creativity, and improvisational expertise.   He never fails to please the crowd.

 

Jim Saunders

jim@thecruisecontrolband.com  

Bass Guitar * Vocals 

Jim is also from South Houston, now residing in Baytown.  Jim started his musical career in 1976, playing the slide trombone in Jr. high & high school.  It was there he received formal music training and learned the language of music.  He started on 4 string bass in 1978 forming Broken Glass, which took him beyond his high school years.  He joined a blues trio, the Baytown Blues Revue, the band that propelled him into a semi-pro bassist.  With a call from country artist HANK FLOWERS, Jim joined a successful country & western band.   After several years on & off, Jim joined the Ernie Travino Band playing around the Clear Lake – Kemah area, performing an acoustic folk/rock trio from 2002 through 2005.  Taking lead vocals he brings the voice of the Doors in to the situation and does a great ZZ Top! His harmonies blend effortlessly and on bass guitar, he delivers a solid rhythm groove.  

 

Barry Willems

barry@thecruisecontrolband.com 

Rhythm Guitar * Vocals * Percussion

Barry, known to many as the “Buffett Guy” while performing his one-man show, traded the palm trees and desert sands of Arizona for the palm trees & sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast.  He has been “changing the latitude” for audiences for over 15 years taking people to the tropics with his Buffett style in their own home town.  He created Live Cargo in 2000.  His vocals, guitar and incredible energy bring a party to every performance.  

 

Dwayne “Boo-D” Mayeux

boo@thecruisecontrolband.com

 

Drums * Vocals

Dwayne is originally from New Orleans .  Growing up in the crescent city, he was surrounded by all types of music; Jazz, Blues, and of course Rock.  His inspiration comes from drummers such as Neal Peart, Don Henley, and Phil Collins.  In New Orleans he was the drummer and vocals for Bad Boy Rebellion.  He came to Houston in the mid 90’s.  Here he has played with Cold Shoulder, and alternative rock with Freak.  Now with Cruise Control he performs lead vocals or harmonies, all while never missing a beat as the rhythmic engine of the band

 

 

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