Meet The Band
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Shaun Wallace - Vocals
Having blues, soul and R&B vocal roots, Shaun has quickly become one of the most recognized faces and voices in the Louisville music scene. Shaun has shared the stage with many local music legends as well as many national and international acts. Growing up in a very large musical footprint of his Father, he has forged his own path guiding Soul Circus through growth and groove. Whether he is playing guitar or bass, singing lead or harmony vocals, Shaun’s genuine front man and stage presence shines through and keeps pulling audiences back for more.
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Katie Mac - Vocals
Katie started her professional singing career at the young age of 15. Since then, her many accomplishments include a regional radio tour at 18, singing at the Home Town Rising Festival, opening up for numerous regional, national, and international acts and singing the National Anthem at countless events such as the Louisville Bats, Professional Bull Riders Association, Lou City Soccer games, University of Louisville soccer, baseball, softball and volleyball games. Katie is well known for her powerful voice and high energy stage presence.
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Earl Dickerson - Bass
Earl started playing bass at an early age. His first band was The Intimidators But in his early twenties he played with a '70s funk band called The Insensified funk for five years. Then it was on to play with The Jam Conductor show band and the Winston-Hardy blues band . After that he travel with a gospel choir called the Kevin Williams United voices Incorporated. The next 10 years he spent playing with gospel choir and mostly Church services before joining Soul Circus in 2015.
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Dave Hoback - Drums
Dave played his first pro show at the age of 9 for two Queen tickets and 50 bucks in 1972. Since then he has toured with support acts for the Statler Brothers, Barbra Mandrell, Tammy Wynette and was offered a gig with System of a Down. Locally, over the years, Dave has played with Midnight Special, Speak English, Hopscotch Army and for the last 7 years, Soul Circus. Dave has been able to study under Louisville legend John Roy, at the Youth Performing Arts School and Belmont College in Nashville.
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Mike Vest - Saxophone
Mike grew up playing the saxophone in band in school and never really fit the mold of other players. Even in high school he wasn’t the guy that would be fitting in musically. He spent a year at Berkley in Boston and really enjoyed meeting different people and being exposed to different music from different cultures. Mike came home after a year and played what he felt comfortable with be it jazz or rock. Mike has been with Soul Circus since 2015 and has grown considerably as a player in that time. Filling the spots and ripping a lead when called upon.
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Greg Middleton - Keyboards
Greg starting playing professionally at the age of 14, playing as a classical organist. After putting music aside for an active sports schedule through High School and College years, he returned to music joining Louisville cover band “No Excuse.” A few years later, he joined Louisville legends “The Monarchs” where he was a vocalist and keyboardist. While performing with “The Monarchs” for 25 years, Greg opened for such artists as The Beach Boys, Gary Puckett, The Cowsills, The Turtles, The Classics IV, The Association, as well as playing as a backing musician with Gene Hughes (The Casinos), Ray Peterson, Al Wilson, Pat Upton (Spiral Staircase), The Drifters, The Coasters, and several others.
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Billy Galloway - Guitar
Hailing from the small town of Crestwood, KY, Billy has been playing professionally since he was all of 14 years old. Combining an equal love of rock, funk, jazz, and blues, he has forged his own style as a guitar player in his style & attitude. As a veteran of many projects already at just the age of 26, he is an old soul through & through. Billy has been with Soul Circus for a year.