Meet The band

Daniel Keaton - Lead Vocals

Dan was born from a mother who was a music teacher who he lost when he was just 10 years old. The youngest of seven kids, he started his first band in high school with one of his bothers and called it “Home Brew Band” in Arcadia Florida. Out of school joining the workforce doing various construction jobs. All along the way playing in various bands, “Whiskey River”, “Southbound”, “Lost Angel”, “Brother Rat”, to name a few. Currently also performing with the “Railers”. Super proud to join the VC family and help move us forward in keeping the music and Cherokees’ memory alive.

Terry “T” Hart - Drums/Percussion

T has been playing drums since being self taught at age 12. Product of a rocking mother, and a country father, southern rock was the natural median. Playing in bands since he was 16 years old in many genres he has become a versatile player and lover of many types of music. Current other rock project “Gypsy” currently plays across OH. Started the VC project with Cherokee back in 2002, and has watched it grow every year since. After Cherokee’s passing the loss is heavy, but T has vowed to move on and carry his torch. “As long as I can lift my hands I will rock in his memory, Hell Yeah”!!!

Mark Pniaczek - Lead/Rhythm Guitar

Mark started playing guitar at the ripe old age of 8, honing his skills in his uncle’s country band. After many years of playing the local club circuit he was approached to join Vicious Cycle - which he wholeheartedly accepted. Mark is also the owner/operator of Make Tracks Studios where his skills and knowledge in recording, engineering, and sound reinforcement make him a welcomed asset to the band.

Jeff Marcum - Lead/Rhythm Guitar

Jeff started playing acoustic guitar around age 10 with his dad who was a banjo player as well as a guitar player. He showed Jeff 3 chords and they ventured on to play bluegrass music at all of the local taverns and toured the local scene for about 5 years when Jeff got his first electric guitar. He started listening to Skynyrd and other southern rock bands and soon bluegrass was behind him as southern rock took over full time. Over the next 30 years Jeff played with many bands - country, rock, southern rock - which inspired him to help form the Vicious Cycle band. “It’s been a fun ride.”

“Jammin” Bill Davis - Lead/Rhythm Guitar

“Jammin” Bill Davis comes from a family that loved and played music, from the patriarch down to the youngest of 6 kids - him. His dad played flat top in bars and wherever they let him. Though far from the best in the family to play Bill is the one to play music live semi full time. At 8 years old Bill’s older brother taught him the first song he learned on guitar - House Of The Rising Sun. From there it was history as Bill went on to jam with bands live since 1980 and hopes to do it for 50 more years. Bill joined Vicious Cycle founded by Cherokee Mike Edmonson almost 20 years ago. Cherokee is survived by his friends, bandmates, and crew. “A toast to those who can no longer hold the candle light, ROCK AND ROLL!”

Paul “US” Marshall - Bass Guitar

The “Lawman” is the old man of the band. Became a member of VC in 2008. Now in the fifth decade of being a musician believes of course, that the bass is the most important instrument in any band, and should be played really loud! Long live the music and legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd!

Gerhard Schermaier - Keyboards

Gerhard started playing piano in high school, studying with the school band director. Enrolling at Cleveland State University, he studied with Joan Terr Ronis, graduating with a music education degree. Playing with local bar and wedding bands during his college years, he moved on to touring groups sharing stages with country legends Brad Paisley, Marty Stuart, and Neal McCoy. Currently performing with classic rock groups Gypsy & Sky’s the Limit, he stays active in the Northern Ohio music scene. Gerhard is excited to be a part of the Vicious Cycle family, “tickling the ivory”, and paying tribute to rock-n-roll’s most famous southern band.

Amy Kay - Backing Vocals

It all started for Amy at a very young age. She’s always had a passion for music, singing and playing percussions. It’s been a big part of her life. She grew up in a family with a strong musical backgrounded that has attributed to her accomplishments today. Amy has great memories of getting together with her grandfather and two uncles that were in a barbershop quartet. They would sit around the piano and sing for hours. Once her talent was discovered in 2005 by one of the band members, Amy was introduced to, and joined the Vicious Cycle Band. She also contributed some studio time, recording with the well-known musician/songwriter Cletus Black of the Cletus Bland and the Revue Band. Her abilities are showcased on three of their cd’s. Amy enjoys traveling with the VC band and thrives on the energy that comes from the fans and loves those big crowds! She’s made many new friends throughout the country when touring.

Angie Hart - Backing Vocals

Angie was born into a musical family, her grandfather playing guitar and violin and her father playing guitar. While Angie was in elementary school she joined the orchestra playing her grandfathers violin and still plays today. Angie spent many weekends and family get togethers singing along to the songs her father played on guitar. Angie was raised primarily on classic rock, some of her favorites being Journey, Styx, The Eagles, and of course Lynyrd Skynyrd. As Angie got older and developed her ear for tone she became a great harmonizer to add the finishing touches to any song. She is honored to be another piece of the puzzle that is Vicious Cycle.