Our Fearless Leader!
Mike O'Brian
Percussions & Vocals
As one of the Original “Wedge Brothers”, co-founder Mike O’Brian handles the percussion, lead vocals, and background vocals. Mike is also in charge of making the audience feel as though they are just as much apart of the band as anyone else. Mike has been waking up Las Vegas for over 20 years doing morning radio! Currently, Mike is heard every Monday through Friday from 5am-9am on Classic Hits 96.3, The New KKLZ along with partners Jim Tofte and Charly Kayle. Having done stand-up comedy, hosting some of the biggest events in Las Vegas, and being on the radio, Mike has no problem being the official “front man” for the band.
Originally from the Chicago area, Mike is the proud father of two daughters, Nicole (24) and Kelly (23) and enjoys life everyday with the most wonderful woman, who just happens to be his best friend, Jodi. So whether its the alarm going off at 3:30 in the morning to be on the radio or on stage with the “Wedge Brothers”, a lot of friends would agree that Mike O’Brian has the best job(s) in the world!
Originally from the Chicago area, Mike is the proud father of two daughters, Nicole (24) and Kelly (23) and enjoys life everyday with the most wonderful woman, who just happens to be his best friend, Jodi. So whether its the alarm going off at 3:30 in the morning to be on the radio or on stage with the “Wedge Brothers”, a lot of friends would agree that Mike O’Brian has the best job(s) in the world!
Email: mobstar1027@yahoo.ca
Tom on the floating stage at Lake Las Vegas before the America concert...4th of July
Tom Rojas
Guitar & Vocals
As the other "Original Wedge Brother" and co-founder of the band, Tom plays rhythm guitar and sings leads and background vocals for The Wedge Brothers. Occasionally you will hear Tom's blues style on some leads, but he leaves most of those duties to Steve. Tom's voice fits perfect into the slower, more romantic love songs, and is comfortable covering tunes from CSN, The Eagles, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison to Steve Miller and Jimmy Buffet .
Though born in New Orleans, Tom is a native Las Vegan, and has been playing guitar since the age of 10. He enjoys all types of music, but is happiest "Living in the 60s and the 70s". His influences include Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, America, James Taylor, The Guess Who, The Eagles, The Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot and Paul Simon.
Tom also plays in another Las Vegas Band (SideShow) and can be found on occasion sitting in with the Famed Tommy Rocker and his band Conched Out!
Tom is in a wonderful relationship with long time girlfriend (Allison) who has three boys (James, Alex and Adam) and enjoys riding his Harley Davidson on the weekends!
Though born in New Orleans, Tom is a native Las Vegan, and has been playing guitar since the age of 10. He enjoys all types of music, but is happiest "Living in the 60s and the 70s". His influences include Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, America, James Taylor, The Guess Who, The Eagles, The Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot and Paul Simon.
Tom also plays in another Las Vegas Band (SideShow) and can be found on occasion sitting in with the Famed Tommy Rocker and his band Conched Out!
Tom is in a wonderful relationship with long time girlfriend (Allison) who has three boys (James, Alex and Adam) and enjoys riding his Harley Davidson on the weekends!
Email: trojas@vmdirect.com
Steve Nation on the floating stage at Lake Las Vegas
Steve Nation
Guitar & Vocals
Steve Nation is a Seattle native who’s love for the guitar brought him to Nashville at an early age to hone his skills. It was there that he blended his love for the blues and the unmistakable twang of the Nashville sound to give him his unique style as a lead guitarist. He played and sang with numerous bands and toured the entire country before branching out on his own to form The Edisons. Their debut album quickly got them much recognition and respect amongst the music community. In the first months following the albums release, they had a song stay #1 at an indie New York station for 6 weeks in a row, the BBC did a featurette with them and Chris Hillman of the legendary Byrds called them “New rock at it’s finest”.
After 15 years of road tours, honky tonks and heartaches, he left Nashville to settle down in the city where most come to thrive and The Wedge Brothers and Steve have never been the same. You can still find The Edisons and Steve’s solo project “Venice” available on Itunes.
After 15 years of road tours, honky tonks and heartaches, he left Nashville to settle down in the city where most come to thrive and The Wedge Brothers and Steve have never been the same. You can still find The Edisons and Steve’s solo project “Venice” available on Itunes.
Trish At The Hard Rock In Las Vegas
Trish Ham
Bass & Vocals
Texas born Trish Ham’s “all about the groove” bass playing and soulful vocals have taken her to venues around the world, from pubs in Europe to crowds of more than 10,000 in Australia. She has played Top 40, R&B, bluegrass/Dawg music, blues and country, but she really loves to ROCK! While living in Alaska, Trish played with many top local rock and blues bands. She jammed with such blues legends as Muddy Waters, Jeff Healy and James Cotton, and backed Tinsley Ellis, L’il Ed and Dave Weld, Angela Strehli and Maurice John Vaughan. Trish settled in Las Vegas in 1997 and can often be found gigging with longtime friend and local luminary Tommy Rocker & Conched Out. She has been a featured guest blues artist at the E String Bar and Grill, among other venues.
Dave And His Drums!
Drummer Dave Tremper
Drums
Solid, soulful, tasty, and always “in the pocket” -- that’s every band’s dream when they’re looking for a drummer. And the Wedge Brothers have found all that in Drummer Dave Tremper.
It’s all about the groove, and Dave knows how to lay it down, from traditional jazz to heavy metal, from smokin’ blues to sultry ballads. His vast playing experience encompasses a wide range of styles, but his focus is always on the feel of the music. He also uses the latest mic’ing techniques to help him achieve that all-important sound.
Dave has been playing drums since the age of 17, having participated in his high school’s marching, stage, and concert bands as well as orchestra. Dave played mostly throughout Alaska, where he played club gigs and concerts. Whenever a drummer was needed, he was usually the first one called. He spent two years in the San Diego area in the mid 80’s playing in Top 40 bands. He moved to Las Vegas in 1997 where he has gigged with numerous lounge bands and played for corporate parties, as well as in blues bands and party bands.
Dave was drummer for the Anemic Boyfriends, a legendary punk band that performed in the San Francisco Bay area in the early 80’s. Among Dave’s influences are Bill Ward (founding drummer for Black Sabbath), Billy Cobham, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, and Deep Purple founding drummer Ian Paice.
It’s all about the groove, and Dave knows how to lay it down, from traditional jazz to heavy metal, from smokin’ blues to sultry ballads. His vast playing experience encompasses a wide range of styles, but his focus is always on the feel of the music. He also uses the latest mic’ing techniques to help him achieve that all-important sound.
Dave has been playing drums since the age of 17, having participated in his high school’s marching, stage, and concert bands as well as orchestra. Dave played mostly throughout Alaska, where he played club gigs and concerts. Whenever a drummer was needed, he was usually the first one called. He spent two years in the San Diego area in the mid 80’s playing in Top 40 bands. He moved to Las Vegas in 1997 where he has gigged with numerous lounge bands and played for corporate parties, as well as in blues bands and party bands.
Dave was drummer for the Anemic Boyfriends, a legendary punk band that performed in the San Francisco Bay area in the early 80’s. Among Dave’s influences are Bill Ward (founding drummer for Black Sabbath), Billy Cobham, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, and Deep Purple founding drummer Ian Paice.
