Meet the Band

Joe Augeri and Bill Howland started the band in 1995 after answering an ad in the Austin Chronicle.  Other band members have come and gone over the years but the band has always rocked.  Our present lineup is the best ever and is getting better all the time.

Joe Augeri

Joe is a firefighter with the Austin Fire Department who puts out fires in the day and plays hot rock and roll at night.  Joe has been playing for years and previously headed up Rumble Seat in Abilene.  Joe plays lead and rhythm guitar and sings lead and backup vocals.  He is married (sorry girls) and lives in Oglesby with his wife Patty and two daughters.  Joe books the band, runs the PA and lights and arranges the music.

Bill Howland

Bill is an Allergist in Austin so he usually has lots of free time to play music (like in the summer when it hasn't rained for months and there is no pollen in the air).  Bill grew up in Austin and is playing the same songs he learned in High School before they were considered Classic Rock and Roll.  Bill plays bass and sings lead and backup vocals.  In previous bands he has played guitar, keyboards, harmonica, fiddle, mandolin, accordion, trumpet, saxophone and triangle (but can only remember how to play bass anymore).  Bill is married with two children and lives with his wife Cindy in Northwest Hills in Austin near his boyhood home (which makes it easier for him to find his way home after gigs).

J R Robinson

J R is a native Texan who has played drums, guitar and keyboards in dixieland, jazz, punk, swing, country and rock bands since age 9.  He has worked as an engineer/composer for video, film and sound studios  He has worked with Disney, Dreamworks, 48 Hours, Foreigner, Nine Inch Nails, Matchbox 20 and others.  He is Quality Assurance Manager at Harte-Hanks, is married and has 3 sons, one dog and one cat.  He is a true G-freak (roller coaster rider and enthusiast).    J R plays hot guitar and smooth keys with Code Blue.

Jimmy Fenno

Jimmy has rejoined the band after a tour of Russia and Eastern Europe as drummer for the legendary W. C. Clark.  Jimmy enjoyed the "on the road" life but is glad to be grounded again in Austin.  We are thrilled to have Jimmy back with Code Blue.  Jimmy has been playing drums all his life and has been a pro since his teenage years.  In addition to his world tour Jimmy has played with numerous top bands in California, Maryland, Japan (yes Japan), Charleston, South Carolina and numerous bands in Austin, Texas.  Jimmy teaches aspiring young drummers and sells musical instruments at Sam Bass Music in Round Rock, Texas.  He is married and has two grown sons. Jimmy plays DW drums and Zildjian Cymbals.

Lori Flores

Lori is originally from Illinois and has been singing all her life.  While attending college she answered an ad looking for a lead singer for a top 40 band and has been hooked on performing ever since.  She met her husband Eddie (a pro drummer) while playing in a band in Corpus Christi.  They picked up and moved to Austin to be part of the legendary "Live Music Capital of the World".  With two musical parents both of Lori's daughters are likely to become musicians as well.  Lori has a beautiful voice and really entertains whether she is ripping a hot rock song or crooning a ballad.   

John Grimball

John is an artist and musician who was born on the bayou into a musical family.  Growing up in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area he spiced his guitar licks (and Gumbo) at an early age playing blues, rock, country and cajun music.  John has played lead, rhythm, and bass guitar in bands located in Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, opened shows for Canned Heat, ZZ Top and has recorded on the Republic Records label.  John has worked for years as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and is the Business Development Director for Aus-Tex Printing and Mailing here in Austin.