Meet the Players.
Learn a little about The Players. You might just see them play one day and get an opportunity to fact-check what you see here.
The Pickers.
Carl Erikstrup - Guitar, Vocals
Hailing from the icy depths of Woodbury, Minnesota, Carl has been playing guitar for nearly a lifetime. Giving guitar, vocal and songwriting input to the band Carl brings the honky-tonk swagger of vintage Country & Southern Rock to the group.
Logan Furuta - Guitar, Vocals
With origins in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Logan brings his guitar and vocals to the group’s output, as well as songwriting. With skills on drums, keys, bass, and guitar, Logan strives to bring an adventurous musical sensibility to Modern Joey’s music. Drawing from artists like Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rush, Yes, King Crimson and Steely Dan, the explorative side of music is one he aims to bring into the fold…to keep things interesting.
Influences include David Gilmour, Steve Hackett, Eric Johnson, Guthrie Govan, Alex Lifeson, Larry Carlton, Mark Knopfler, Don Felder, Jimmy Page, Brian May, and Steve Lukather.
The Thumpers.
Jackson Payne - Drums, Count-offs
From Cedarburg, WI, Jackson brings the Jam Band spice to Modern Joey. A big fan of groups like Phish, The Grateful Dead, Tauk and more, Jackson’s desire for long-form organized noodling has helped establish Modern Joey as the classic jam band it is today.
Christian Porter - Bass, Vocals
From the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Christian rounds out the line-up. Thumping away on the bass and holding down the floor with Jackson, Christian brings a careful musical ear and experienced fret-head to the group. As a part of Milwaukee band Colorblind Chameleon, Christian’s talent for songwriting brings yet another goldmine of experience to the group.