The Whiskey Blues Band was formed in 2012 and has been playing venues across the Morongo Basin and Coachella Valley, performing Classic & Southern Rock, Rhythm & Blues, and original tunes. The band is comprised of five unique musical personalities coming together to form the sound of The Whiskey Blues Band. Donny Nelson is the band manager, bassist, backup vocalist, and band originator. Robert Smith is a highly talented lead guitarist and backup vocalist. John Wesley is a hard rocking rhythm guitarist. Travis Knight is a multi-talented lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. Marcus Ian is "in the pocket" percussionist and drummer.