Markus Emsermann - Keyboards and Vocals
Markus has been playing piano, keyboards and synthesizers ever since he can remember - a lover of all music including classical, baroque, romantic music and, of course, progressive rock. He is a big fan the music of he 70s including Emerson, Lake and Palmer, YES, Genesis, ASIA, Gentle Giant, RUSH, etc. Playing in Mid-Life Crisis is very challenging and rewarding and am honored to be part of such a talented group of musicians. In addition to contributing to Mid-Life Crisis, he composes music and has a couple of pieces available on Amazon - one is dark electronic piece (The Haunting) and an orchestral piece (Gettysburg). Give us a chance and come out and listen - you won't be disappointed! Markus uses Nord Stage 2, Hammond XK-5 and Roland AX keytar.
Ken Gendill - Lead Guitar
Ken is a founding member of Mid-Life Crisis and lead axe player. He's a native of beautiful Colorado and has performed in local bands since 1980. His inspiration comes from music released in the 70's and 80's, but loves metal, some jazz, Southern rock and blues. Ken has been the lead guitar player for 16 years in Mid-Life Crisis and feels great appreciation for all of the wonderful musicians he's played with during this time. More importantly he enjoys the rush of excitement he feels when he gets to play for all the great people of Colorado and a great sense of gratitude to all of our long standing clients and venues. He's quick to mention that he gives the majority of credit to his lovely wife Paula (aka Band Mom) and her unwavering support of his musical journey over these last 16 years. Ken is a guitar gear head through and through, currently he's making music through: Mesa Mark V Amps, Helix Effects, Line 6 Wireless Systems, and (of course) some amazing guitars including a '59 Les Paul Reissue, Fender Telecaster, Paul Reed Smith Studio, and a '70s vintage Fender Stratocaster.
Dani Laferriere - Lead Vocals
Dani L. Dubois was born and raised in Parker, Colorado. She studied musical theater at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota before moving back to Colorado. She has been singing with many local bands for the last five years, singing everything from jazz to rock and roll! Dani has a powerhouse voice and an electric energy that will have everyone dancing to the music!
William Martens is a 23 yer old multi-instrumentalist who has been the bassist of Midlife Crisis since Nov. 2022. He has been playing stringed instruments since early childhood and has a deep love for all things music and performance related, particularly drinking on stage between songs.
William Martens - Bass
Steve Olsen - Drums and Vocals
Drummer, percussionist, vocalist Steve Olsen received his first drum kit from his grandmother at around the age of 6 and has had a passion for music ever since. Steve soon began playing percussion in his school symphonic, concert and marching bands. Steve credits his parents for pushing him through many years of lessons and tolerating his noise coming from the family’s basement. Steve’s 10 years of training made him appreciate all kinds of musical rhythms and still enjoys playing swing, latin, country, funk and, of course, rock’n’roll. Steve seeks out music of any genre that has a deep rhythmic vibe which usually also means a danceable groove. Steve played “semi-pro” for several groups during and after college and then gave it up for about 20 years to focus on his career in advertising and brand marketing. As a founding member of Mid Life Crisis in 2004, Steve dug his vintage 1978 Ludwig “Tequila Sunrise” Vistalites out of his parent’s basement, dusted them off and the band was born. Cymbals are all Zildjian with DX pedals and Remo heads. Musical influences include: Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Chad Smith, Steve Gadd and Nigel Olsson. When he is not behind the kit, Steve enjoys fly fishing and is an avid tennis player.