Bio's

Bob Cavanagh

Bobby comes from Long island, New York and was introduced to music at age 12. It didn't take long for him to sucumb to the evil seduction of bands like Kiss, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath. Splitting vocal chores and anchoring the rhythm section, Bob is the biggest reason why Hard Luck is able to work with three pieces. Bob has also been known to play a little lead guitar now and then. Bob digs exploring new directions musically, some of his other favs include the Chilli Peppers, Ozzy and Nickel Back. His Interrests run from fast cars to faster women. Favorite quote "You gotta be kiddin me".

Criss Hart

Criss hails from Portsmouth, Ohio and became involved with music early. Jammin with his brother, they switched back and forth between guitar and drums. He still dables with guitar but he mainly settled into the drums, where he developed a style that only comes from playing a very wide variety of music. In 1995 Criss left the Portsmouth area to do the road warrior thing playing with Cry Wolf. Ending up in Nashville, Criss hooked up with Musicians Union and toured with various artist and musicians throughout the North and Mid West, including Las Vagas. Diggin on the Funk, Progressive Rock as well as Alternative, Criss brings a real polish to the music. Previous bands include local favorites like Bard 4 Life and Jolly Roger. Influences include Jon Bohnam, Neil Pert, Phil Collins Mr Buddy Rich.

Kevin Mercier

Kevin grew up in Ft Myers, FL. A second generation musician, Kevin digs everything from Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens to Collective Soul and Saliva. " At one point or another I think that I have played just about every kind of contemporary music you can think of ". Having grown up around music Kevin also plays piano, keyboards, bass and drums. Being blessed with a particularly solid rhythm section, Kevin is able to put the finishing touches on what definitely doesn't sound like a three piece band.