The players all go back many years before the band existed, and have played, developed and grown together in various projects and combinations. Russ Gaspard has contributed a wealth of original material through the various incarnations of the band. While reared on blues and rock, Russ holds a BA in classical guitar performance from the University of Central Florida. Besides the guitar, he has dabbled in a wide variety of styles and instruments, including mandolin, violin, harmonica, and saxophone, that continue to provide a deep well of fresh sounds and ideas. Carter Everett has likewise followed the muse, most notably his enthusiasm for improvisation.
Interests range from traditional music to free jazz.
His original additions to the play list, vocal style and strong guitar chops bring a new verve to the project. Carter holds a BA in jazz guitar from the University of North Carolina. Jay Camphire adds blues organ, tinkling piano and occasional vocal lines to the mix. He is an equally skilled guitarist and writer, with seven years of classical study and a decade of rock bands to his credit. Adding new tunes and textures to the Refried repertoire, Jay is versatile and creative.