Band Members

It’s been said that you never know what to expect at a Cadillac Groove show. Although we have guest musicians from time to time, our core group is what you’ll likely see on any given day. Culled from some of the best musicians around, Cadillac Groove has what many would consider an unfairly stacked roster.

Mike Metoyer

Vocals, Guitar, Shenanigans

Mike is the de facto front man for Cadillac Groove and can be seen making guitar faces, dancing with the ladies, and doing his best to ensure that everyone has the time of their lives. You can usually spot him out in the crowd when he’s not melting faces from center stage.

Scott Evans

Vocals, Guitar, Dad Jokes

Scott can usually be seen on a Cadillac Groove stage dancing, playing guitar, and generally trying to keep some semblance of order. As a certifiable Dad Joke master, Scott specializes in rhyme and pun-ishment. Just a tad taller than the tip bucket, but his riffs reach the high heavens.

Tim “Doc” Romanowski

Vocals, Keys, Beard

Doc is best described as a force of nature on and off stage. From boogie piano to screaming organ, Doc covers all the bases and gives Cadillac Groove all the swagger it ever needs. Doc is also in possession of, by far, the best beard in the group and an amazing purple jacket.

Goji Tanabe

Bass

Goji is the master of the groove (and has some pretty sweet dance moves as well). Don't let his calm demeanor fool you - he's an absolute beast! Goji's the kind of guy who thinks life without bass is like sushi without rice—unthinkable! When he's not laying down the foundation for the Groove, he spends his time advocating for more bass solos in elevator music.

Thom Dixon

Drums, Ringleader, Head animal wrangler and chief bottle washer

Cadillac Groove is Thom’s creation – putting together some of the best musicians around and getting them to all coexist without ego or drama while creating some amazing music. Aside from laying down some of the sickest grooves known to man and being a human metronome, Thom also has the extreme burden and curse of managing this group of misfits, miscreants, and mavericks.

Kevin Gawthorp

Bari Sax and other stuff

The man, the myth, the legend. He's like the most interesting man in the world, but just a little more interesting than that. Aside from playing Baritone sax, Kevin plays somewhere between 350 other instruments - many of which cannot be pronounced by humans. Fun fact - Kevin is so talented that he can pop a wheelie on a unicycle and from what we're told, he actually knows Victoria's Secret.

John Harp

Trombone, percussion

During the renaissance, a trombone was referred to as a "sackbut". John's super happy we don't call it that anymore. Honestly, the rest of us are too because 'bone just sounds cooler. After graduating from DePaul for Jazz Studies, John began research on the effects of trombone intergalactic travel. He subsequently ended his research when he found that a single trombone could, in fact, power the Death Star.

Carlo Isabelli

Trumpet, percussion

A highly respected member of the Chicago music scene, Carlo Isabelli is the high brass for the group of rapscallions known as Cadillac Groove. Sure, you might be cool, but you're not "Carlo" cool. When he's not hitting stratospheric trumpet lines that make people say "wowsers", he's usually sitting poolside awaiting the next gig. Like a lion ready to pounce. But nicer and less likely to bite.

Chris Denman

Sax, Flute, Percussion

So, what can we say. Chris has the energy of Buddy the Elf, the musical chops of Coltrane, the sensibility of a Hyundai, and the wholesomeness of apple pie. All in all, Chris helps round out the Four Hornsmen of the Funkpocalypse and when he's not jamming with Cadillac Groove, he's molding young minds into being the musicians of the future.

Eric Kuhn

Audio Engineer Extraordinaire

Eric is the Sonic Maestro of Cadillac Groove's shows. When he's not riding the faders or lost in cables, he's living the dream - mixing the band until it hertz. Pro tip: approach Eric carefully at gigs. Bring snacks and whiskey, but leave them at the table swiftly and then back away softly as to not startle him.

In Memoriam - Ron “Spindaddy” Regnas

Bass, Vocals, Hugs, Dancing

A key member of Cadillac Groove since the "early days", Ron left this world all too soon. Aside from being one of the best bass players around, Spindaddy was a human anti-depressant. Always smiling, cheery, and ready to rock, Spindaddy was world-renown for sweet grooves and great hugs.