Palm Desert’s very own ultra-talented, home grown, rock ‘n’ roll band is sure to please even the most ardent rock enthusiast.
With its growing fanbase, the five-piece band ensemble making up the Desert’s hottest go-to rock jam don’t come any better. These high-energy rock ‘n’ roll virtuosos play rock, dance, funk, and rhythm and blues hits. They have not only warmed their way onto the Desert’s live music scene, but similarly, the community has struck rock gold with the band’s amazing sound. They can riff – tight and on fire!
“We’re all just having a good time. It’s all about playing good ole rock ‘n’ roll in the only way we know how… with soul, passion and lots of fun.”
The raw edge sound of The Desert Crows has become a favorite pastime for locals. Whether it’s after a game of golf, wrapping up a chill day in the SoCal desert oasis, the band’s rock ‘n’ blues groove has energized this largely retiree community.
Bios
Loretta Carpenter
Vocals
Originally from Southern California, Loretta has always had a strong passion for singing, performing and songwriting most of her life. Working with top professionals and nationally known artist and bands, she’s been fortunate enough to have traveled all over the world as a performing vocalist. She now calls Coachella Valley and the Palm Desert area her home.
With many creative endeavors including jewelry, fashion and interior design, music and performing will always be her number one passion. Emerging back into the local music scene, she has been graciously humbled and honored to now be part of the legendary local band the Desert Crows.
Peter Sutter
Vocals & Guitar
Peter Sutter started his musical journey at the age of 11 in Newport Beach, CA doing jobs almost immediately in places like the Queen Mary, Balboa Bay Club, restaurants, school dances and private parties with his full band. With the help of an older friend that was self-taught, and Peter advanced quickly.
Peter has had the opportunity to perform with musicians like Tris Imboden (drummer for the band Chicago) and Blues legend, Walter Trout along with Alvin Taylor drummer for many artists including George Harrison. He toured with several Country Bands throughout Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange county on a regular schedule for all city concerts in the park and a video for local TV viewing issued by Time Warner Broadcasting.
Other events include: Jerry Lewis telethon for muscular dystrophy, Ronald Reagan presidential campaign, Playboy Club Century City, and selected and added by Billboard for a compilation CD played at NAMM in 1996, and Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino with The Brad Mercer Band.
Dennis Hageman
Vocals & Bass Guitar
Dennis Hageman (bass, mandolin, guitar, keyboards & vocals) comes from Hawthorne California, home to such musical greats as the “Beach Boys” and “Ambrosia”. In the early 70’s, Dennis formed The Barons, a popular Southern California band, playing the great Protest, Blues and Rock songs of the era. In the 80’s, Dennis teamed with various songwriter/musicians to form a recording studio and co-founded “More In-Tune Music Publishing” (BMI). He has performed as a session player in several Southern California studios, and continues to perform at venues throughout the area.
Chris Carletto
Vocals & Keyboards
Chris Carletto (keyboards) has recorded with Cosmic Free Way and Luvplanet, and has toured with The Byrds, The Tubes, Blues Traveler, Canned Heat, and Los Lobos. Chris is a Grove School of Music graduate, studying at their conservatory. He has recorded 2 studio albums with Cosmic Free Way and appeared on LuvPlanet's Debut album. Toured as opening act for Blues Traveler, The Byrds, The Tubes, Los Lobos, Merle Saunders, Melvin Seals, Vince Welnick, Hot Tuna, Graduated from Grove School of Music in Los Angeles. Started playing piano at age 5 and joined his first band at age 15.
Brian Meuse
Vocals & Drums
For the past 42 years Brian has been playing drums and touring—covering a variety of different styles, techniques, and dynamics. He has studied under Tommy Aldridge (formerly of White Snake, Black Oak Arkansas), and has further studied under Bernie Dresel (formally of the Brian Setzer Orchestra). A crucial part of Brian’s pro drumming career spans the Christian Music industry, where he was the drummer for Betrayal, an iconic group that pioneered and influenced the Hardcore Christian music scene. During this part of his career, Brian was recognized and voted as one of the fastest double-bass drummers—further influencing and inspiring thousands of drummers worldwide. Brian played blast beats before their time (circa late 80's and early 90's), which led to him being featured in magazine articles. Throughout Brian's career, he has recorded 14 albums, been featured on 6 compilation albums, and racked up 4 Top Ten singles on both the Hardcore Christian and mainstream charts. His career has further enjoyed no shortage of record signings: Epic Records, Road Runner Records, Rex Music, Wonderland Records, Word Records, Black and White Records, Floppy Fish Records, Kingdom Records, Metro One Records, and Trauma Tone Records. Brian has toured throughout the U.S. and other countries and continues to travel—as influencing more drummers of all styles. Brian is endorsed by Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drum Heads, Mapex Drums, Promark Sticks, and Axis Percussion. Brian now proudly brings his mentality, passion, and musician chops to the Desert Crows.
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