Mike Shannon: Songwriter, Producer, Vocals, Guitars, Keyboard & percussion
Founder of 4th Ward in 2000 and Big Bus Dream in 2006, Shannon is a product of CBGB's post-punk scene. 4th Ward's self-titled release debuted at #20 on CMJ's Top 200 National Charts. Big Bus Dream's debut album (2006) and The Jesters of Xmas Town (2008) topped several European music charts, and were featured in MTV's Pimp My Ride.
Shannon's 2017 solo album, My Dream My Fantasy, encompasses 18 years of music - from 4th Ward and Big Bus Dream - selected never released, reworked, and remastered tracks. Hailed as "one of the top 3 albums of the year" by Celebrity Cafe.
2021 & 22 saw the critically acclaimed Giants In My Mind & Hear Me Roar
NEW - Summer 2023, C'mon Dream
Chick Tsikouras: Guitar & Songwriter (on tunes notated)
Tsikouras joined Shannon after the initial 4th Ward release in 2000. In studio for the 2006 and 2008 Big Bus Dream releases. His diverse guitar stylings, developed during stints with Pat Metheny and The Mamas and the Papas, helped fuel the music of these 2 releases
Max Kerner: Co-Producer Hear Me Roar & the upcoming release, C'mon Dream