“Friends first”: a collection of Nevada County ‘usual suspects’ rounded up by Vieaux in 2023. Mark has performed in Nevada County bands and as a solo act for 20+ years. He had previously performed in a Top 40 dance band with Kling, and a country rock band with Ramonda. He met Missimore and Marshall via gigs where they shared the bill. Needing new energy and support for his solo gigs, Mark invited the guys one at a time until the stage was full.