David Dyer & the Crooked Smile Band

Front man and lead vocalist David Dyer recently received international recognition by having four of his compositions place in the Billboard International Songwriting Contest.  He was also a recent semifinalist in the ISC International Songwriting Competition.  His most recent record, "Crossroads Grocery," recorded with Oscar & Grammy-winning producer Scott Mathews (Shana Morrison, daughter of Van, sings a duet and provides backing vocals on three tracks), is receiving critical acclaim and extensive domestic and international radio airplay.  Track 10 (Ustacould) reached the #12 position on Europe's Country Hotdisc Top 40 Chart, where Track 4 (Big JES) appeared for 8 weeks and peaked @ the #25 spot, and Track 3 (They Don't Know What They've Got – the duet with Shana) recently reached the #23 position.  David has written music for a myriad of applications including most recently licensure of a composition for ABC network's "World News Tonight."  David composes most of the band's material and fronts the band on guitar, harp and lead vocals.  (see crookedsmileband.com and davidglenndyer.com). 

Keyboardist, vocalist, and composer Jim Crew, (see jimcrewmusic.com), studied music at UNC-Chapel Hill and the University of North Texas, and privately with world renowned pianist Joanne Brackeen. He has performed at major jazz festivals and in clubs from New York to Florida and has composition credits ranging from modern dance to musical theater, computer games and film trailers (notables include Pulp Fiction, When Harry Met Sally, Lion King, and most recently, King Kong). Among Jim's awards and honors is "Best Musician in the Triangle" in the 1996 Spectator Magazine reader's poll.

Pedal-steel guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Allyn Love got his start in Nashville playing with Grand Ol' Opry star Jean Shepard. He went on to tour with Steve Wariner for over 15 years and played on many of his hit records including the Number 1 single “Life's Highway.” Allyn also toured with Jo Dee Messina and shared the stage with many others including Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, and Danni Leigh. His TV appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Austin City Limits, The View, Solid Gold, and Grand Ol' Opry Live. Since moving to Raleigh, Allyn has also performed regularly with the Steve Howell Band and Thad Cockerell. He recently performed Michael Levine's Concerto for Pedal Steel Guitar and Orchestra with the North Carolina Symphony where he is the Director of Operations.

Guitarist Bernie Petteway is known locally for his work with Triangle area Jazz-Fusion group 3PM and has performed in settings as wide-ranging as with David Palmer of Jethro Tull, to the Dixie Dregs, Pat Benetar, The BeeGees, Tito Puente, and the St. Louis and NC Symphonies. 

Drummer-percussionist-composer Francis Dyer is known for his work with such diversified bands as Carnevelito (Latin), Brown (Rock) and the Zone Rangers (Jazz Fusion) as well as his collaborations with former Columbia recording artist and Raleigh-based production wizard, John Custer. Fran is currently a composer and sound designer with Red Storm Games.

Bassist, guitarist and vocalist Ken Weigand is the founder of the teaching and music development group, Bamboo Music (see bamboomusic.net), recently featured in the Independent Weekly. Ken has been a professional musician for over 30 years and works with numerous Triangle area jazz and rock bands.