JOHN MILHAM (Drums)

JOHN MILHAM (Drums) - Lost Cause MinstrelsJohn Milham began playing drums in his high school band in Fairhope, Al. There he was introduced to jazz and symphonic music. This was a new direction for John coming from a background of Motown, Country, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. After High School he spent seven years on the road with regional favorite "Haere Marue". When the band had parted ways, John decided to futher his studies at The Berklee College of Music in Boston , Ma. There he studied with such great teachers as Bob Moses, Kenwood Dennard, John Ramsey, and Jamey Haddad. He returned to Mobile and continued touring with funk/fusion band Kung Fu Mama and later with soul trumpeter Carlos Washington and The Amazing Giant People Ensemble. Other artist he has toured and played with include legendary guitarist Bo Diddley, classical guitarist/composer Ken Hatfield (www.kenhatfield.com), and other regional and local talents. John met Grayson Capps in the later part of 2000. They played a couple of shows together and regrouped in 2003 where John joined Grayson on some of his solo gigs in Fairhope Al. In October of 2003 John went into the studio to record 5 tracks on Graysons' album "If You Knew My Mind" and has been touring with The Stumpknockers ever since. John also plays with a jazz/funk trio called "Vibration Configuration" when he is in his hometown of Mobile , Al. He is the proud father of a one year old son and has a wonderful, supporting wife.

Corky Hughes (guitar)

 

Christian Grizzard (bass)

Christian Grizzard (bass) - Lost Cause Minstrels Christian Grizzard - bass

Bassist Christian Grizzard is originally from Flatwoods, GA and now resides in Nashville, TN. A Lost Cause Minstrel since early 2010, he has played bass for The Johnny HIland Band, Carolina Rain, Bee Speed, Kung Fu Mama, The Rob Thorworth Trio and many others. Christian also directs his original musical project, The Electric Experiment. http://www.youtube.com/user/grizztone4

Chris Spies (keyboards)