We aRe REvved up!
Allie - vocals
Allie has been singing ever since she could remember, notably wanting to be an opera singer at the age of five. Her dream of becoming a performer and musician never died as she continued into her years throughout middle school and high school. She picked up the guitar at the age of 13 and was in numerous theatrical productions, talent shows, county fairs as well as gigging her first wedding at the age of 15. She continued to be a prominent vocalist in choirs, bands and ensembles of all genres. Studying vocal performance first at McNally Smith College of music then moving on to Hamline University, where she studied jazz and classical music. Allie then attended Berklee College of Music before becoming the lead singer of the band Drop TailGate, touring in the Midwest. In her free time she enjoys reading, listening/writing music, and traveling. Just recently added to the group, Allie is excited to start a new chapter with Revved Up!
Tuney - Vocals
Tuney comes to us as an experienced vocalist with a three octave range, which developed over her 35-year vocal career. Singing in school choirs and ensemble groups from elementary grades through high school, she eventually landed a vocal scholarship with the University of Minnesota. Continuing in that vein, Sara pursued musical theater locally and nationally, and had many varied opportunities in singing, choreography, and directing as well as appearing in a handful of films before gigging with the bands StarFish and Morning Glory, both out of the Twin Cities. After playing for some years while working in education as a teacher, and entering the world of parenting, Sara decided to return to “band life” and is excited to be performing again.
Cal - Drums
Calvin, more affectionately known as “Fun Cal”, was born in Chicago and raised in Minnesota, where he began playing drums at the age of 12. Today, Cal is known in the industry for his hard work and dedication to his craft. In addition, Cal has played with a variety of popular bands all around the region for many years. With an eclectic background in music and drumming, he enjoys playing Blues, Rock, Country and the music of today. Cal is certainly the steady rhythm that keeps this train rollin’!
Beetle - Keys
Beetle (David) hails from St. Paul. Early on Beetle diddled on the organ for 10 years, and also sang in choirs and musical productions while experiencing adolescence. Beetle formed his first band in High School called “Destiny”, which appeared on the local TV talent show “Discoverama”. As he grew, he ventured into playing in various bands including Shooze, The Paperboys, Full Circle, 100 Watt Jones, Rock Brigade, Pop Syndrome, Distilled and a duo called The 2 Fat Bastards. Beetle admits that his guilty pleasure is Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, and although that isn’t the current vein of direction for this project… Beetle is honored and excited to be joining such an awesome group as Revved UP!!!!!!!!
Ringo - Bass
Steve, who also goes by Ringo, has been a bass player since he was 10 years old. He has played many styles of music over his long career starting with classical, then moving to metal and ending in instrumental surf rock (they say variety is the spice of life)! Ringo has spent the last 16 years in the Minnesota-based band, Big Surf, who have done extensive gigging along with six recordings. Steve shares he is very excited to move on to this next project with Revved UP!