Meet The Band


Mike McElravy- dobro, acoustic and steel guitar There is no doubt that Mike McElravy is an incredible musician. Simply put he is musically adventurous. On one hand he lends the Band of Friends his rocking acoustic guitar riffs big enough to fill an arena. On the other hand, he colors the music of Steven Courtney with rich dobro textures and a vibrant steel guitar sound. Frank Portaro- upright bass, electric bass, trumpet Frank Portaro or "Fwank" is the driving force behind the percussive rhythmic energy of the Band of Friends. Switch hitting between the upright bass and the electric bass, Frank delivers a wonderful mix of classic bass lines blended with his own signature sound. "Frank is by far, the most talented bass player I've ever recorded and performed with." - quote from Steven Courtney Alden Hoke- banjo, fiddle and electric piano The youngest member of the band is also one of the most diverse players. Meet, Alden Hoke. Alden lives and breathes music. In the Band of Friends he draws on celtic influence to create memorable fiddle parts for Steven's songs. Lean in and check out his unique banjo stylings too. Oh yeah, he's also tearing it up on the electric piano with jazz tendencies. Doug Walton- acoustic guitar, 6 sting banjo and mandolin As if Mike McElravy wasn't enough! Ok fine. Who's that other guy playing that acoustic guitar like it's on fire? Oh yeah... it's Doug Walton. Carrying most of the rhythm guitar weight, while never one to shy away from playing a bit of Chuck Berry, Doug gives the Band of Friends that extra seal of musical perfection with his diversity on 6 string banjo and the mandolin.