| Mid-Life Crisis & The Hot Flashes |
| The Mid-Life Crisis and The Hot Flashes formed in 1994, and first performed their line-up of 50's and 60's rock-n-roll in May of that year. A local paper described them as "a group". Buoyed by that favorable review, the band vowed to stay together and make music history. The "group" went on to play such historic engagements as the Satellite Lounge, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Ronald McDonald House, Avondale House, Camp for All, and the Houston Yacht Club. In 1999, the group was asked to play at one of Governor Bush's Inaugural Balls in Austin (1999). In 2001, MLC performed for President Bush at "The Black Tie and Boots" Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. The band was invited back again in both January 2005 and 2009. The band has opened for popular acts including Robert Earl Keen, Lyle Lovett, La Mafia, and The Temptations, and has played most major venues in the Houston area including Verizon Theatre, The Hobby Center, The Wortham Center, and most of the major Ball Rooms, Country Clubs, Yacht Clubs, and Hotels in the Houston Metroplex area. Today, the Mid-Life Crisis and The Hot Flashes continue to be one of the most sought-after bands in Houston. They were listed as one of Houston's four top bands by "Harper's Bazaar" (11/98 Issue). |
Vocalists
Lead Singer: Wade Kilpatrick Lead Singer for MLC since 2000. Notable Hill Country “Bon Vivant” and
"Rocanteur”, Wade was professionally trained as a Notary Public and skillfully practiced the art of denying
justice for many years, before returning to his roots as a fervent “ rock n roller”. “Bad to the Bone”. Favorite
song, “Feelings” and “Dankeschoen”.
Backup Vocalists: Yolanda Marsden brings smooth harmony to the mix.
Backup Vocalist : Maggie Longley, alto, former clothing designer living in Austin, is into science, history,
baseball, and cooking for friends and family while pursuing her love of classical music and jazz
Rhythm Section
Lead/Rhythm Guitarist: David Wadler an orthodontist with Bellaire Family Orthodontics and avid guitar
collector, keeps the band wired and straight.
Rhythm Guitarist: Bart Bentley an attorney with Fizer, Beck, Webster, Bentley, & Scroggins, turned down
an offer to replace Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead. Is the brother of Capital Records recording artist Dierks
Bentley.
Keyboardist: Bobby Markoff a local dentist, who fixes teeth to support his keyboard habit. Bobby is a
strong player and can be seen playing around town with numerous groups.
Bassist: Jeff Jackson a Neurologist and owner of Sugar Land Neurology in Sugar Land, joined the band
in 1998, and has kept everyone neurologically intact since then. He is also a member of "Double Vision"
(70's - 90's Music).
Drummer: Chris Lyons the back bone of the band, Chris is a retired fireman who spends his time playing
with Hot Rods when he doesn’t have his sticks in his hand!
The Horn Section
Saxophonist: Alisha Pattillo Originally from Melbourne, Australia migrated to Texas upon graduation from
The Queensland Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music in 2006. This young lady brings a sweet touch to
the horn section, with a dark rich tone and powerful solos. Musician by day and night, she can be spotted
playing all over town!
Trumpeter: Joe Ellis a cosmetic dentist in League City, keeps all the smiles pretty even when he’s not
blowing his trumpet!
Trumpeter: Brad Niemi Originally from Chicago, III., Brad is a graduate of VanderCook College of Music.
In addition to attempting to play in the right key with Mid-Life Crisis, he also does his best not to detract from
the performance of two other Houston area bands. He has a "real job" as well, as sales manager with a
Houston are sound contracting company.
Lead Singer: Wade Kilpatrick Lead Singer for MLC since 2000. Notable Hill Country “Bon Vivant” and
"Rocanteur”, Wade was professionally trained as a Notary Public and skillfully practiced the art of denying
justice for many years, before returning to his roots as a fervent “ rock n roller”. “Bad to the Bone”. Favorite
song, “Feelings” and “Dankeschoen”.
Backup Vocalists: Yolanda Marsden brings smooth harmony to the mix.
Backup Vocalist : Maggie Longley, alto, former clothing designer living in Austin, is into science, history,
baseball, and cooking for friends and family while pursuing her love of classical music and jazz
Rhythm Section
Lead/Rhythm Guitarist: David Wadler an orthodontist with Bellaire Family Orthodontics and avid guitar
collector, keeps the band wired and straight.
Rhythm Guitarist: Bart Bentley an attorney with Fizer, Beck, Webster, Bentley, & Scroggins, turned down
an offer to replace Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead. Is the brother of Capital Records recording artist Dierks
Bentley.
Keyboardist: Bobby Markoff a local dentist, who fixes teeth to support his keyboard habit. Bobby is a
strong player and can be seen playing around town with numerous groups.
Bassist: Jeff Jackson a Neurologist and owner of Sugar Land Neurology in Sugar Land, joined the band
in 1998, and has kept everyone neurologically intact since then. He is also a member of "Double Vision"
(70's - 90's Music).
Drummer: Chris Lyons the back bone of the band, Chris is a retired fireman who spends his time playing
with Hot Rods when he doesn’t have his sticks in his hand!
The Horn Section
Saxophonist: Alisha Pattillo Originally from Melbourne, Australia migrated to Texas upon graduation from
The Queensland Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music in 2006. This young lady brings a sweet touch to
the horn section, with a dark rich tone and powerful solos. Musician by day and night, she can be spotted
playing all over town!
Trumpeter: Joe Ellis a cosmetic dentist in League City, keeps all the smiles pretty even when he’s not
blowing his trumpet!
Trumpeter: Brad Niemi Originally from Chicago, III., Brad is a graduate of VanderCook College of Music.
In addition to attempting to play in the right key with Mid-Life Crisis, he also does his best not to detract from
the performance of two other Houston area bands. He has a "real job" as well, as sales manager with a
Houston are sound contracting company.
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