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Just Kick'n It
- About Us
Just Kick'n it is a six piece band playing today's top country and yesterday's classic rock based in Central Illinois, covering the work of artists like Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, CCR, Journey, and others. |
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Steve Meister –
Guitar & Vocals. Steve has
been an active musician in the Peoria area for the past 35 years,
playing in bands specializing in classic rock, country, and jazz. He
has worked in the “pit” for a few area plays and has played guitar for
various country stars, including Lee Greenwood. He also occasionally
serves as a musician at church, & accompanies scouts at nursing home &
hospital sings. Together with
his wife Theresa and four children, Steve lives on a small farm in a
house the family built from scratch, including all the furniture in
it. Steve is passionate about music & cabinetmaking. Steve works as
an engineer on his “day job” and holds 10 US patents.
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Darren Mitchell –
Guitar &
Vocals. Darren is a veteran
musician with many years of experience playing with top players here in
central Illinois and on the west coast.
Darren’s vocal versatility and exceptional guitar tones make him
an important addition to the band
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Stephanie Kruger
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Vocals. Stephanie makes her
professional debut with Just Kick’n It.
Her strong vocal and excellent harmonies makes for well-rounded
entertainment. Stephanie’s easy
manor and her ability to get the audience involved are a real asset to
the band. In addition to
playing in the band Stephanie works for a local Peoria law firm and is
a great mom to her son Ryan.
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Phil Borland –
Drums & Vocals. Phil has been
a working musician for almost 40 years. He began playing drums in a
swing band made up of music teachers who worked in Peoria area schools.
He enjoys all styles of music and has played with The Starlighters,
The Sundance Kids, and Four Wheel Drive. When not drumming Phil enjoys
family, friends, woodworking, fishing and hunting.
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Mark Killion –
Bass & Vocals. Mark has
been singing and playing bass professionally for over 40 years. He has
been rocking since high school with bands such as The Other Side,
Addison Grace, Eargazm, and Four Wheel Drive. He has performed in
concert with many top notch acts such as Kansas, Bob Seger, Styx,
Triumph, Grinderswitch, Mason Proffit, The Animals, The Zombies, and
the list goes on and on. He has four sons who are also musically
active and involved in Peoria area bands. He has recorded singles, an
LP with Eargazm, and several CD's. He loves music, performing, his
family, and riding his motorcycle.
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Stephen Foster –
Keys, Guitar & Vocals.
Steve first picked up a guitar in the late 60’s and has been playing in
local bands ever since. Steve has
performed in a variety of rock and country bands including Sundown
Collection, Wind, Genesis Rock, Silver Hammer, The Shirley St. Paul
Band, Jump Street, and The Fords.
Steve runs his own recording studio and has written and recorded five
CD’s of original music and television soundtrack music..
When not playing music or painting Steve enjoys spending time
with his wife Jody and their children and grandchildren.
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