THE BAND
Shawn Peter
// Lead Vocals-Guitar-Banjo-Trumpet-Lap Steel
Shawn Peter has been a part of such groups as A Single Second, The Lonely Kings, & Fudi. First Generation German/American, Shawn grew up in Foothill Farms Ca. An old dairy community north east of Sacramento Ca. Shawn has been a Sacramento Historian for The Sacramento Downtown Partnership since 2000, and has spearheaded The Concept behind The Ghost Town Rebellion, by combining his love of history and music! Shawn is also an accomplished audio engineer, graduated from The American River College/Sacramento City College Recording Programs, Shawn keeps the group inhouse, by doing all the tracking and recording at his studio in Carmichael Ca. The Decompression Chamber.
Mike Shively
// Lead Vocals-Guitar-Lap steel
Song Writer and Multi instrumentalist Mike Shively has been in bands such as Grey Atlas, Andrus~Shively, Nothing Like Negative and a solo career; to name a few. Long time friend and previous band mate (Carousel) Shawn Peter, originally slated Mike to play drums for the band but felt like their vocal and guitar pairing was more of Mike’s calling. Mike has played in a multitude of different genres over his musical career working in bands influenced by artistes such as the Beatles, Elton John, Simon and Garfunkel, Far, Nirvana, Incubus, City and Colour, Bring me the Horizon, and KID BRUNSWICK. A Sacramento native Mike joined The Ghost Town Rebellion in 2015 and helps bring history to life through his song writing and high energy live performances.
Jamey Shidler
// Percussion
Jamey Shidler Drums: an established Drummer in Street Urchins, gives a solid performance and drive, that instantly grabs an audience!
// Bass
Tyler Francis spent most of his time between Ely, Nevada and Sacramento, California. Came from a very musical family. His mom and dad met playing music on cruise ships in the 80s. The bass he uses was given to him by his mother. On that same bass, his mom took bass lessons from Carol Kaye while she was pregnant with Tyler. Growing up, Tyler spent a lot of time jamming with friends from high school. After high school he joined the Air Force, and served in various locations for 6 years. When he returned, he joined up with several cover bands and a couple original bands (Enso Anima, Circus Runaways). Now he is currently a gun for hire and loving every band he is blessed to play with.
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From the Southern Louisiana bayous, Ruby Fuse has been a dance teacher in Sacramento for 10 years. Recently she joined The Ghost Town Rebellion to follower her passion for music. Her soulful tone and powerful performance energy brings a rich element to the group. In addition to vocals, Ruby plays the keys and percussion.
// Trumpet
Jonny spent most of a decade writing, recording & touring with the multi- award winning band, Arden Park Roots. He is also the father of the drummer, Jamey Shidler.
