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Erik Olson
Erik is a Lead vocalist/ Bass player based primarily in Minneapolis, MN. Erik has played in musical groups such as Epilogue (hard rock),Political Ink (acoustic Folk), Oil and Water (original folk/rock), Blu Iris (hard rock) and the New Moons (Jam Band).
Erik was born in Golden Valley, Mn. and comes from a very musical family. He started singing when he was 6 yrs old in church choirs and learned guitar later to accompany his vocals. Erik has played extensive gigs in Minnesota such as The Taste of Minnesota 04, Arizona's bar, Heart Alive Event Center, Schullers, Golden Valley Fire Relief Street Dance,The A.B.A.T.E biker rally in Carver, and also at Lisa’s Place. Erik’s main musical influences are U2,Yes, the Grateful Dead, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and the Police. Erik's musical influences shine in his playing as does his vocal training.
Tom Donnohue
Tom Donnohue was born in Duluth, Minnesota. His Irish father worked as a concrete truck driver and his Italian mother was a library assistant. He has one younger sister. As a 16-year-old student at Duluth high school, Tom began playing the drums with " Thrust Band " , performing throughout northern Minnesota.In addition to being a University of Minnesota Duluth graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, he is also a skillful percussionist, playing the piano, tambourine, maracas, bells, chimes and tympani as well as drums.
Tom is a versatile Drummer having played with the local blues band, Soulmates, since 1992 while acting as a fill in percussionist throughout the years with bands of varying styles. Soulmates have delighted and impassioned audiences at the Fine Line Music Cafe, Glam Slam, the Cabooze, Whiskey Junction, and other top blues/rock venues in the Twin Cities area. Outdoor appearances have included the Lowertown Festival and RibFest in St.Paul, CedarFest in Minneapolis, the Bayfront Blues Festival in Duluth, the New Ulm Blues Festival, and the LaCrosse Riverfront Festival in Wisconsin.
Tom has played intermittently, over the last ten years, with both Rob and Erik establishing the "tightness" that comes with musical relationships. He is the perfect fit. Tom brings a high level of professionalism to the 5th Street Bridge. He states, "5th Street Bridge plays music that I enjoy and that people will like".
Ken Wanovich
Ken is the newest member of the 5th Street Bridge. He brings an incredible amount of performance experience, ability, and love for making music. Ken performs as a solo acoustic singer/songwriter throughout the Twin Cities and can be found all over the internet for his accolades. Though Ken is a great fit for 5th Street Bridge, his solo act has taken him in a solo direction. He will be pursuing his solo act and phasing out making room for an up and coming talent.
Rodney Prouty
Enthusiastic and engaging, Rodney's husky voice creates depth and character to the 5th Street Bridge's amazing vocal lineup. Originally a drummer, Rodney complements the percussion lineup with congas, tambourine and harmonica.
Rob O’Hara Graff
Rob is a great student of guitar having studied in the styles of classical, jazz, and rock. Rob has also studied with several university and music school programs in the Twin Cities. He has an unusual level of drive and willingness to learn the intricacies of his instrument. Playing guitar is the biggest part of who he is. Some of his musical influences are Eric Clapton, Santana, as well as blues and jazz greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimmy Bruno, to name only a few. Rob has never limited his playing to one genre.
Rob is originally from Pennsylvania but has found a home in the Twin Cities as an educator while playing and teaching guitar. Rob lives in St. Paul Minnesota with a wife and two daughters. Rob has maintained a "day job" while playing with bands like Rock Soup, August Winfield, Blue Iris and now 5th Street Bridge. Rob's experiences have included playing at Grumpy’s, Lisa’s Place, countless VFW's, private parties, and the Taste of Minnesota in 2004 with Blue Iris. Rob loves his place with the 5th Street Bridge. He believes that this band has an incredible blend of music experience, personality, and creative vision. This band loves music and believes the best "gimmick is having incredible vocal and instrumental tightness".
rob@5thstreetbridge.com
