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* Meet the Band *
| M I R A G E |
Brett Hofius, keyboards, saxophone, vocals and occasionally drums, is a
founding member of the band. Going back 15 plus years, Brett along
with his brother who use to play bass guitar in the band, formed Mirage.
Playing multiple instruments as he does, makes Mirage that more
versatile. For a short time, Brett pursued other musical interests and
played with the local band Vision and was fortunate to open for nationally
known acts in and around the St. Louis area. Away from Mirage, Brett is
the president and owner of QCE Aluminum Fence Company.
founding member of the band. Going back 15 plus years, Brett along
with his brother who use to play bass guitar in the band, formed Mirage.
Playing multiple instruments as he does, makes Mirage that more
versatile. For a short time, Brett pursued other musical interests and
played with the local band Vision and was fortunate to open for nationally
known acts in and around the St. Louis area. Away from Mirage, Brett is
the president and owner of QCE Aluminum Fence Company.
Craig Roeckle, bass guitar and vocals, is a well versed musician
accomplished in playing all styles of music from jazz standards to funk
and all genres in between. A veteran of the St. Louis music scene, Craig
has been with Mirage for close to four years. Craig has been played with
other St. Louis bands such as Bob Kuban, The Johnny Polzin Orchestra,
Four Hits and a Miss and Xpression to name a few. Having studied
music at Loyola University in New Orleans, Craig brings a wealth of
music theory to the band and is responsible for most of the band’s
arrangements. When not playing music, Craig is a quality control
manager at Duke Manufacturing in St. Louis.
accomplished in playing all styles of music from jazz standards to funk
and all genres in between. A veteran of the St. Louis music scene, Craig
has been with Mirage for close to four years. Craig has been played with
other St. Louis bands such as Bob Kuban, The Johnny Polzin Orchestra,
Four Hits and a Miss and Xpression to name a few. Having studied
music at Loyola University in New Orleans, Craig brings a wealth of
music theory to the band and is responsible for most of the band’s
arrangements. When not playing music, Craig is a quality control
manager at Duke Manufacturing in St. Louis.
Darren George, drums and vocals, is another original member of
Mirage. Playing drums through grade school, high school and college
and also teaching for many years at Nottelmann Music Company and
several grade schools in the area, you’d be hard pressed to find a time
when he was not playing music of some kind. Darren has also played
with other bands including – Atlantis, Rising Star, Deliverance, Xpression
and Quintessence. When not playing music, Darren is a business
manager at The Boeing Company..
Mirage. Playing drums through grade school, high school and college
and also teaching for many years at Nottelmann Music Company and
several grade schools in the area, you’d be hard pressed to find a time
when he was not playing music of some kind. Darren has also played
with other bands including – Atlantis, Rising Star, Deliverance, Xpression
and Quintessence. When not playing music, Darren is a business
manager at The Boeing Company..
Lou Bleile, lead vocals, guitar and keyboards is also an original member
of Mirage. From teaching guitar lessons for many years at Nottelmann
Music Company, to playing in his church’s ‘Praise” band, music has
been and is a big part of Lou’s life. As if playing two instruments and
singing is not enough to keep him busy on stage, Lou also runs sound
for the band and does all admirably well. When not performing with
Mirage, Lou is a loan officer for a local mortgage company.
of Mirage. From teaching guitar lessons for many years at Nottelmann
Music Company, to playing in his church’s ‘Praise” band, music has
been and is a big part of Lou’s life. As if playing two instruments and
singing is not enough to keep him busy on stage, Lou also runs sound
for the band and does all admirably well. When not performing with
Mirage, Lou is a loan officer for a local mortgage company.
Penny Moon is an extremely versatile female vocalist with a style all her
own. From belting out a Motown classic to covering a beautiful ballad,
Penny’s voice lends itself to all types of music. She has performed
throughout the U.S. and in Germany with various bands and as a solo
artist. In addition to performing with Mirage, she also attends S. I.U.
Carbondale. You can always count on Penny to bring a lively and fun
performance to every occasion.
own. From belting out a Motown classic to covering a beautiful ballad,
Penny’s voice lends itself to all types of music. She has performed
throughout the U.S. and in Germany with various bands and as a solo
artist. In addition to performing with Mirage, she also attends S. I.U.
Carbondale. You can always count on Penny to bring a lively and fun
performance to every occasion.
