Kool Aid Acid Test

Tommy Steele – lead guitar
Tommy was the architect of the band’s sonic storms. His guitar lines didn’t just solo—they spiraled, bending blues roots into something strange and electric. Quiet, intense, and always listening, he was the guy who could turn a simple riff into a ten-minute journey nobody forgot.

Evan “Hippie” Harris – bass, vocals
Evan held it all together. With his deep grooves and steady presence, he anchored the band while everything else floated off into the unknown. Easygoing and warm, he was the one everyone trusted—and when he stepped up to the mic, his voice carried a grounded, soulful counterweight to the chaos.

Riley Moon – acoustic guitar, textures, vocals
Riley brought the shimmer. Acoustic layers, strange tunings, little sonic details that crept in under the radar—he colored the edges of every track. Half mystic, half craftsman, he had a way of making even the quiet moments feel like they were opening into something vast.

 

Billy “Sunshine” Tate – vocals, rhythm guitar
Frontman and resident instigator, Billy “Sunshine” Tate brought the spark that lit the whole trip. Known for his wild blond curls and unpredictable stage presence, he could shift from honey-sweet melodies to full-on cosmic howls in a single verse. Offstage, he was the one talking philosophy at 3 a.m. and convincing everyone to keep the tape rolling.

Lila Star – guest vocals (“the Other Side sessions”)
Lila Star appeared halfway through the sessions and changed everything. Her voice—clear, haunting, and slightly otherworldly—cut through the mix like a signal from somewhere else. Nobody ever quite agreed on where she came from, but once she stepped up to the mic, the album took on a new dimension.

What’s the album about? It’s from my songbook — “Hot Night in Hell” — but with a twist.

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Here’s the Bardo bus already!

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See You At The Top!!!

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