About Blood on the Plow
Our Story
Founded in 2022, Blood on the Plow is the Pacific Northwest's Premier John Cougar Mellencamp Tribute Band. It started with a couple of friends who shared a passion for music and a love for John Cougar Mellencamp. Since then, we have evolved into a six-piece band, playing all of John's greatest hits, as will as a variety of Mellencamp adjacent tunes that always keep the crowd engaged and wanting more!
Meet the Band
Jerry Coe - Lead Singer/Harmonica
Pat O'Connor - Rhythm Guitar/Harmonies
Jerry Coe - Lead Singer/Harmonica
Jerry Coe is one of the founding members of the band. He was born and raised in Albany, OR, and discovered his voice late in life at the age of 45 and hasn't looked back. Prior to Blood on the Plow, Jerry performed with the band "Back Again" for eight years with his bandmate, Billy Lakey, and before that he fronted "The Faculty Project" and "Exit Electric"
Billy Lakey - Lead Guitar
Pat O'Connor - Rhythm Guitar/Harmonies
Jerry Coe - Lead Singer/Harmonica
Billy Lakey, also a founding member of the band, was born in Bakersfield, CA. He learned how to play the guitar from his dad at an early age. Billy has covered a wide variety of music and played in several musical projects which include, "Taylor's Crossing", "Nothing But Trouble", "The Randy Nicholson Band", and most recently, lead guitar with his bandmate, Jerry Coe, in "Back Again"
Pat O'Connor - Rhythm Guitar/Harmonies
Pat O'Connor - Rhythm Guitar/Harmonies
Pat O'Connor - Rhythm Guitar/Harmonies
Pat O'Connor, was born and raised in Corvallis, OR. His musical journey began in high school with band and choir. Before joining Blood on the Plow, Pat, along with bandmates, Billy Lakey and Mike Riley, played in their company band "The ATI Alloy Cats". Pat's musical knowledge and guitar skill bring an amazing professional quality to the band
Mike Riley - Bass
Brian Diep - Violin/Cello
Pat O'Connor - Rhythm Guitar/Harmonies
Mike Riley was born in Salem, OH. His love of music was greatly influenced by his family and friends. He started out as a tenor sax player in high school. Then, after a stint in the Navy, was encouraged to try guitar and Bass. Prior to Blood on the Plow, Mke and bandmates, Billy Lakey and Pat O'connor, played in their work cover band, "Th
Mike Riley was born in Salem, OH. His love of music was greatly influenced by his family and friends. He started out as a tenor sax player in high school. Then, after a stint in the Navy, was encouraged to try guitar and Bass. Prior to Blood on the Plow, Mke and bandmates, Billy Lakey and Pat O'connor, played in their work cover band, "The ATI Alloy Cats". Mike brings a strong work ethic and great Bass skills to the band.
Brian Diep - Violin/Cello
Brian Diep - Violin/Cello
Brian Diep - Violin/Cello
Brian Diep was born in California but was raised in Ohio before migrating back to the West Coast. As a classically trained violin and cellist, Brian has had appearances in the Ohio All-State Orchestra, and is currently the principal cellist of the Albany String Orchestra. While he is typically a classically-focused musician, he jumped at
Brian Diep was born in California but was raised in Ohio before migrating back to the West Coast. As a classically trained violin and cellist, Brian has had appearances in the Ohio All-State Orchestra, and is currently the principal cellist of the Albany String Orchestra. While he is typically a classically-focused musician, he jumped at the chance to expand his repertoire to include contemporary music. Brian brings a layer of sound to the band that is simply amazing
Lawrence Hartman - Drums
Brian Diep - Violin/Cello
Brian Diep - Violin/Cello
Lawrence Hartman was born in San Diego, CA. He became interested in playing the drums at an early age from his neighbor and future drum teacher, Chris Garcia. Lawrence has played in several bands, including "db Hijackers", and "Laura & The Cable Guys". In addition to playing hard rock, he still gravitates towards progressive rock, jazz,
Lawrence Hartman was born in San Diego, CA. He became interested in playing the drums at an early age from his neighbor and future drum teacher, Chris Garcia. Lawrence has played in several bands, including "db Hijackers", and "Laura & The Cable Guys". In addition to playing hard rock, he still gravitates towards progressive rock, jazz, metal, blues, and funk. His depth of skill truly stands out each time the band takes the stage
EPK
6 Member Band - Lead Vocal, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Violin/Cello, Bass, Drums
Professional, concert-level sound equipment (if needed)
Professional stage lighting (if needed)
Up to three hours of music prepared
