Sarah
Lead singer, Sarah Shannon (mother of 2), earned her fame singing with the Sub Pop band Velocity Girl.
She now performs under her own name and has released two solo albums.
Sarah keeps herself busy as a stay-at-home mom of Norah and Josephine. Sarah enjoys fruit, vegetables, and naps.
Contact Sarah at:
sarah@wearethenot-its.com
Tom
Lead guitar player, Tom Baisden (father of 2), is currently the mastermind of the band Mostly Dimes. He earned his stripes in Richmond, Virginia's orange-jump-suit-wearing punk band of note, Action Patrol. Tom also enjoys his job teaching at an elementary school in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. Tom likes to color and drink milk.
Contact Tom at:
tom@wearethenot-its.com
Mike
Drummer Mike Bayer has been a lover of music since he was a wee lad. He and his mom would drive around town listening to the Beatles and Michael Jackson on tape while banging out the drum parts on the dashboard. It wasn't long before Mike realized that he could possibly inspire the next generation of dashboard drummers. Before he would be able to reach his goal, though, he would have to learn to play the drums—so learn to play, he did. He has drummed for many local bands and is currently moonlighting with Amateur Radio Operator and Evangeline. Mike likes cooking for friends and family, gardening, and making the occasional paper airplane..
Contact Mike at:
mike@wearethenot-its.com
Danny
Rhythm guitarist and singer Danny Adamson (father of 2), bought his first guitar in the 8th grade. He sat around learning The Cure The Smiths songs until he met some fellas in 11th grade and formed a band. Danny was designated the singer because everyone else was too scared to do it. Much of the 1990s were spent touring the country and playing in Seattle-area punk bands. After about 10 years of doing social work with homeless teenagers, Danny met his wife, the superhero Wonderbecca.. Their two kids, Henry and Elliott, are the inspiration for many Not-Its! songs. Danny eats too much candy.
Contact Danny at:
danny@wearethenot-its.com
Nori
Bass player and backup singer, Nori Hoeft (mother of 1), wrote her first score at the age of six for an original musical based on the Care Bears, performed exclusively by and for family members. She went on to be a total band geek, studied music at Cornish College of the Arts, and eventually earned a degree in ethnomusicology from the University of Washington in Seattle. Nori also did fieldwork in the Kordilyera mountain region of the Philippines, which means she can play the nose flute and eat without utensils. Nori started recording and performing as a solo musician under various names in the 1990s, when she was also the lead singer and guitarist for local indie-rock band Servo. Nori enjoys yoga, science fiction, and chocolate, sometimes simultaneously.
Contact Nori at:
nori@wearethenot-its.com