Band

BRANDON ETHRIDGE (MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARDS)

Brandon is thrilled to be back with Rock of Ages so he can be traumatized all over again by the songs that remind him of his high school prom. Music Director: Queen Extravaganza (the official Queen tribute band), We Will Rock You (Germany/Switzerland/Austria). Music Supervisor/Arranger/Orchestrator: Rocky Horror Show (European tour). Asst. Musical Director: Hairspray (Germany)

TRISTAN AVAKIAN (GUITAR 1)

As a session player, Tristan has worked with artists as diverse as Lauryn Hill and Biohazard. Off Broadway: Hedwig and the Angry Inch Tours: Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Cirque de Soleil. He has also worked on a movie and stage show created by Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and as the lead guitarist for the Toronto productions of We Will Rock You and Rock of Ages. He is one of the two guitarists selected by Roger Taylor of Queen to represent Brian May in the official Queen tribute, "Queen Extravaganza". Tristan has been developing emerging artists, both as a freelance producer and with Venus Records chief exec and Canadian Idol judge Zack Werner.

MADDOX (GUITAR 2)

Maddox is proud to continue his Rock of Ages journey with the 2nd national touring production.  Maddox has worked with bands such as Kill Hannah, Smashing Pumpkins, Jet, Papa Roach, in addition to producing his own solo music.  Maddox would like to thank his family for their support over the years.

BONES ELIAS (DRUMS)

Bones has performed on Letterman, Kimmel and most recently with  Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) in Dead By Sunrise and Julien-K. Other artists: John 5 (Rob Zombie), Robbie Merrill (Godsmack), Billy Morrison (The Cult), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), DJ Ashba (Guns n Roses/Sixx A.M.) and Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue/Sixx A.M.). Bones is also a child abuse advocate for Children Without A Voice, USA. Bones would like to thank his wife Cenci and two sons Jakeb and Beau.

TIM KELLEHER (BASS)

Tim is an American musician based out of Los Angeles, CA. He is best known as the touring bassist of 30 Seconds to Mars since 2007. He has also worked with Wired all Wrong, 8mm, My Darling Murder, and Fear and the Nervous System.