Our Edge

Shawn has over 50 years of musical experience across a variety of genres, including classic rock. He began his musical journey at the age of six, taking lessons in drums, accordion, and trumpet. His interests quickly expanded to include guitar, bass, and mandolin. As he honed his skills, Shawn performed in numerous settings such as accordion bands, school bands, marching bands, stage bands, theatre, church, and rock bands, engaging audiences that ranged from fifty to thousands during live performances. After decades of playing, he had the opportunity to craft his own brand of high-end custom acoustic guitars and became the owner and luthier for Zoe Guitars. Following years of equipping other professional musicians, Shawn decided to step away from the workbench and return to the stage, creating a North San Diego cover band focused on delivering fun, upbeat, and quality music. Currently, he shares lead vocal duties and plays lead/rhythm guitar, and still hops on the drums from time to time.

Sally began piano lessons at age five and studied classical piano through her teenage years, building a strong musical foundation she has never left behind. About fifteen years ago, she transitioned to keyboard, expanding her sound beyond classical music and into a wide range of contemporary styles, including classic rock. Although she never pictured herself in a rock band, Sally quickly discovered a passion for the energy, creativity, and challenge of playing with a full band. Along the way, she also took on the challenge of learning harmonica, adding another expressive dimension to her live performances. She now brings both precision and feel to the stage, blending her classical background with modern rock performance as part of a North San Diego cover band, and she loves every minute of it.

At 61 years young, Christina is living proof that it’s never too late to rock. Growing up in Texas surrounded by music—her dad, cousins, aunts, and uncles were all musicians—her love for classic rock has stayed with her throughout her life. While she’s played various instruments over the years, the drums have always been her first love. Five years ago, she returned to them, and there’s been no looking back. Christina thrives on the challenge of learning new songs, reliving the music she grew up with, and bringing big energy and heart to every live performance. Being part of a North San Diego cover band is truly a dream fulfilled, and she’s grateful to share the stage with musicians who are not only incredibly talented but also a lot of fun to be around. Rock and roll, baby! 🥁🎸

Don brings more than 30 years of experience and a deep passion for live performances, especially in the realm of classic rock. He’s played with several local bands and performed at venues throughout San Diego County. While he enjoys a diverse range of genres—rock, blues, country, jazz, and metal—Don is particularly drawn to blues-infused rock, inspired by legends like Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. His first rock concert was KISS at age 11, but it was the soulful blues-rock of Jimmy Page that ultimately motivated him to pick up the guitar a few years later. Don’s playing blends the gritty energy of ’70s and ’80s rock with a melodic, blues-driven style that fits perfectly with the sound of the North San Diego cover band, Smokin' Ocotillos. Whether he’s locking in a solid rhythm or tearing into a solo, Don brings passion, musicality, and decades of seasoned experience to every performance. We couldn’t be more excited to have him on board.