112 North Duck features an oustanding lead singer, an incredible guitar player, supported by a rock solid rhythm section. Performing together since 2004, the band is tight, hardworking, always professional and extremely entertaining.

Brendan Riley – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Brendan began singing with his father in the Turfmen, a popular Omaha Irish group. He brings that same sense of storytelling to the songs he performs and writes with 112 North Duck. He has a dynamic voice, easily relates to the audience, has great energy, and a genuine feeling for what the blues are all about. Brendan is a graduate of the University of Nebraska – Omaha.

Michael Beebe – lead guitar, vocals
Michael was the guitarist in the band BEEBE, a regional act based in Omaha, from 1992-2003. The group released five full length CDs, a live CD, and a remix CD during its existence. Michael wrote many of the songs on those recordings. In addition to his writing ability, he is an incredible guitarist. When you listen to him it is obvious that he could play with anyone. His major influences have been Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Winter, Roy Buchanan and Freddie King.

Brian Luger – bass, vocals
While in college, Brian played bass in a local band and was a sound engineer at the well-known Lincoln venue Knickerbockers. After graduation he came to Omaha and was a sound engineer at the nationally known Sokol Hall. He has a natural feeling for the role of the bass in blues, and does a great job filling out the bottom end with his solid and consistent tone. Brian is a graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

J. E. Van Horne – drums, vocals
J. E. brings a great deal of experience to 112 North Duck. He was the drummer in the band BEEBE with Michael, and a sound engineer with a touring sound company working with acts such as; Johnny Cash, Gloria Estefan, The Judds, Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, The Gatlin Brothers and many more. He’s been a recording engineer since his touring days and has recorded groups like 311 and Michael Lee Firkins, winning an award for his Boyz II Men recording on the “A Very Special Christmas 2” CD. He is a very solid, big beat drummer who helps solidify the band’s big sound. J. E. is a graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

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