Ben Cote Vocals, Lead Guitar
Ben started playing guitar in 2008 after discovering his father's Van Halen CDs. Within a couple years, Ben was forming and performing in bands around Massachusetts.
After attending Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, Ben moved back home to Massachusetts to study at Berklee College of Music.
After graduating summa cum laude of his class in 2018, Ben Cote was asked to come back to work full time for the Guitar Department at Berklee.
Ben garnered public attention and gained musical notoriety by amassing a strong following on Instagram and TikTok - @thebencote
Ben was the 2016 and 2017 recipient of Berklee College of Music's Achievement Award, and the 2018 recipient of Berklee College of Music's Professional Music Achievement Award!
Ben has opened for many of his heroes, including Bret Michaels of Poison, Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Lita Ford, Warrant, Great White, Night Ranger, and has performed onstage with Slaughter!
Ben Cote is proudly endorsed by Kramer Guitars/Gibson Guitars, Jim Dunlop, Orange Amplifiers, DiMarzio Inc., Ernie Ball, Iconic Guitars, All Pedal Effects, and Fairfield Guitar Co.
Fairfield Guitar Co. released the Ben Cote Limited Edition Signature Guitar Strap in 2023, which was featured in the January 2024 issue of Guitar World Magazine!
Ben Cote
Dave Mansfield Bass, Vocals
Dave has been a gigging musician in the New England area since 2012. His influences include Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Motorhead, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon Jennings & Hank Williams Jr.
Dave has been in multiple bands with Ben Cote since they met in high school. He appeared on tracks from "Get Your Licks In" and "Use it or Lose It" before joining the band full time in 2023.