Karen Gresham !The Nailers - Biography and Information
The Nailers, based south of Houston, TX, have been providing clients with high quality live music since early 1998. We have performed at hundreds of private parties and other functions and have extensive experience in providing a successful event. Years of experience, top talent, and great stage presence make the Nailers an excellent choice for your special event.
The Stage: The Nailers perform as a 5 or 6 piece group consisting of lead female vocals, male vocals, lead guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and percussion.
The Music: The Nailers are capable of playing a wide variety of different styles of music while maintaining a high degree of authenticity. The band's repertoire consists of Classic Rock, Country, Motown, and Pop and we aim to get you on the dance floor. You can see our songlist here www.thenailers.com/songlist.htm
The Sound and Lighting: The Nailers equipment includes state of the art and top of the line JBL speakers, Allan and Heath mixing board, Wireless microphones, DJ service, and Master of ceremonies. We can deliver maximum results while using minimum space and power. We utilize very efficient L.E.D lighting to do a little to keep it Green and help save the planet.
Weddings: The Nailers work closely with brides, grooms, parents, and wedding planners to ensure that entertainment for your special day is scheduled and performed with special attention to detail. Karen, our lead singer, is very good at performing master of ceremony duties such as bride and groom introductions, special dances, cake cutting, toasts, etc.. We can also provide DJ services during cocktail or dinner periods and in-between band sets. Choose your own songs you want played and we'll take care of the rest. References available upon request.
Corporate: The Nailers are available to play at holiday party, picnics or themed events. The Nailers have considerable experience and a high level of customer satisfaction. We'll customize a show that will exceed your expectations.
The Location: The Nailers are available to play just about anywhere for private parties, corporate events, weddings, and select club dates.
The Booking: See our booking info here http://www.thenailers.com/booking.htm
Karen Gresham !
Michael Dillon - Michael is one of the guitar players
and has been playing for "a bunch" of years. Michael is one of the
original members of the band along with Karen. A newspaper article once
referred to him as "the holder of the blonde". So that is the nickname
these days, which he "hates" by the way. We did find out what it meant
though, the real meaning is that one of his guitars has blonde colored
wood and he was playing it the night the article was written. Michael
lives in Sugar Land and works for one of the major oil companies in Houston.
Rusty Gibson Rusty joined The Nailers in May 2009 after a 12 year abscence from the music scene due to his work schedule. He has been playing bass for 36 years & has played in several bands over the years. He credits Stanley Clarke & Geddy Lee as his early bass influences. When he's not laying down the bottom groove for The Nailers, you can find him cruising on his Harley or busting berms on his dirt bike with Mike Finster. Rusty lives in Pasadena & works for a major player in the chemical industry.
Rod Foroozan Rod "The Snake" joined the Nailers in March 2005. Rod Moved to Houston from Philadelphia and was born and raised in southern California. He picked up the guitar after getting a copy of Van Halen I, and credits Doug Doppler for teaching him some “stuff” on guitar. Rod is a true rocker at heart, you'll probably be able to tell that the first time you see his very cool guitar. Rod works in the medical field.
Mike Finster - Mike, known as the Hammer,
keeps the beat for the band. You'll have to listen real hard to ever hear
him miss a beat. Mike has a lot of music experience and likes
to play just about anything. Mike lives in Bay City (we don't hold that
against him) and works for a major player in the chemical bizness.
Ask him about his "Brain".