Hailing from northern California, the Dustdevils have been spinning out positive high-energy original rock & roll for 14 years. Youthful energy, coupled with seasoned musicianship, makes this act one to watch!

The band is led by singer/songwriter Mark McLay. The Dustdevils back him up with wonderful attention to melody, texture and edge, riding the inspired arrangements with power and finesse.

Their sparkling new 2008 CD "Love and Barbwire" offers eleven songs of sincerity, introspection, hope, fun and infectious enthusiasm, including the uplifting equality of marriage anthem, "True Love."

The Dustdevils' energetic live shows take the audience through many rock, pop and roots styles and moods and leaves them recharged. From the rave-ups to the mellifluous ballads, Mark and the DD's intent is clear--to convey feelings. In addition to their original songs, they add classic covers from the likes of Buddy Holly and Little Richard. Their version of Neil Diamond's "Solitary Man" (included on their first cd) is always a favorite live.


Listeners comment: "Mark sings every song like it's new and fresh." "Your album is one of the most self-reflective rock albums I've ever heard." "You can tell that you guys really put your feelings in the music."

Mark's first album with the band, Just Glad to be Here, features producers James Rolleston (John Hiatt, Dirk Hamilton) and Michael McKulka (Berlin) and guitarist Tim Pierce (Crowded House, Bruce Springsteen.) Mark's recordings draw radio airplay across the country.
The line up:

Mark McLay: acoustic guitar, keyboards, lead vocals

Daring, electric, and a left leg with a mind of it's own!







Gordon Barnes: electric guitar, harmony vocals

Gordon jangles, he crunches, he soars, and like the light at a Motel 6, he's always on!







Kirby Pierce: piano & organ

He sees all in black and white and commands his keyboard with equal power and delicacy.







Dan Rransford: drums

Steady, hard-working and the best sounding drum set this side of god!







Eric Straus: bass

Tasty, solid low tones, winning smile.....we’re hoping Eric doesn't leave us for the movies!







Sue Pierson: harmony vocals and percussion

Known as The Osterizer for her vocal blending prowess!