Lance Burnett

Frontman and lead vocalist for Under the Influence. When Lance is not singing, he is most likely working the day Job -- Texas Department of Transportation. That’s right, he builds and maintains some of the very roads you will travel to come see him.

Lance has always been interested in music but it was not until 1994 that he learned to play the guitar. He did some accoustic work with one time band member Mark Hertel before he and Mark joined what was the beginning of Under the Influence.

Born: March 27,1971 (you do the math)
Musical Influences: Merle Haggard, Ronnie Van Zant, Bob Dylan and Steve Earle.
Favorite Instruments:Taylor Acoustic & Gibson Les Paul Classic.
Quote: “ It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll.”

Family life is a priority for Lance and he spends all the time he can with Amy, his wife and two wonderful daughters, Allison and Jacie..

Dalton Hembree:

Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar--
Dalton can’t remember not playing a guitar. He played in bands with his dad when he was younger. He had a heavy metal band before he started the evolution process that would eventually become Under The Influence.

When Dalton is not cranking out a solid bottom for the band he can be found at his “day job”. Currently he is working for the Texas Department of Transportation. (keeping Lance in line)

Born: December 26, 1972
Musical Influences: Metallica, Leon Wilkeson of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jeremy Plato of Cross Canadian Ragweed and Superman.
Favorite guitars: Fender Stratocaster (fat strat) and his Dean 6-string bass.
Quote: “If you’ll buy the beer, I’ll help you
drink it!”

Dalton is married to wife Suzie and has two daughters - Kiley and Paige.

Rodney Janes:

Rhythm Guitar-

Lives in Seymour where he works at West Texas Culverts as supervisor of the welding shop. Rodney was the former sound man for UTI until he formed his own band, Rising Sun. His unique song-writing talents are a welcome addition to Under the Influence. Rodney had been playing guitar for 8 years and has written a number of songs.

Rodney is married to his wife, Stephanie and has two daughters - Ashley and Jessica.

Born: July 12, 1972

Musical Influences: Mike McClure, Waylon Jennings and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Favorite instruments: Fender “Fat Strat” and Telecaster

Quote: “What goes around comes around.”

Jeremy Jowers

Lead Guitar, Harmony Vocals--
Got first guitar at age five. I don’t feel comfortable if I don’t have at least one guitar within arms reach. I enjoy playing video games, rollerblading (yeah, a fat boy on blades), drag racing, and annoying everybody by watching any and all versions of Star Trek (yeah, I’m a trekie... get over it!)

Employed by West Texas Culverts

Born: August 19, 1977
Musical Influences: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Willie Nelson, Michael Nesmith, Jason Boland, Both CCR’s (Cross Canadian Ragweed and Creedence Clearwater Revival), John Lennon, Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings, and Captain Kirk

Favorite Guitars: Hot Rodded Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Gibson LS-6.
Quote: “Why is any object we don’t understand always called a thing? - DeForest Kelley

Married to wife Charity. Have 3 kids, Taylor (who will always be missed) Jay, and Erik.

John St.Claire

Drums, Percussion -

Lives in Wichita Falls, Texas and is employed by the North Texas State Hospital as a Network Administrator. Before joining Under The Influence, John played with Corey Brasher and Michael Leal in the 3:1 Band and has been playing drums and guitar since he was 15 years old.

Born: July 1, 1980

Musical Influences: Anyone that plays blues, rock, metal, or Texas Country.

Favorite Instruments: Taylor acoustic guitar and DW drums.

Quote: “Shut up, T. J.”