Band at Blitzenbanger

Shaking The Tree
Rock and Roll is back!











About the band

We are a Western Colorado Rock Band


The band's members are:

  • "D.W." Dave Martin - Vocals
  • "Baby" John Ator - Guitar
  • "Mr. Wizzard" Carl Koontz - Drums
  • Eric "Shamrock" Rayne - Bass

About the Music

Influences of Shaking The Tree

  • R and B
  • Hard Rock
  • Southern Rock
  • Progressive
  • Metal
  • Classical
  • Blues

As a matter of fact, this band incorporates many styles of music from Reggae to Fusion. There is no such thing as new music, only new combinations and amalgamations.

With the precision of a classically trained guitarist, Baby John attacks guitar solos with expression. The feel and phrasing sooth the soul and stimulate the mind.

D.W. masters tones and inflectuation while giving the listener catchy and insightful lyrics. As the official director he guides the band through rythm changes and improvisation.

"Mr. Wizard" Carl drives the beat from breakneck speeds to ballads. His variety adds changes to the mood of a song on a dime. Slow tasteful raggae beats flip around into ska and punk rock.

Eric "Shamrock" Rayne brings a guitarist's sensability to thundering bass guitar. With dynamics and nimble fingering, this bassist compliments the rest of the band with insiteful melodic basslines and songwriting.

Q: Why did the astrophysicist order three hamburgers?
A: Because he was hungry.