Bios for the band:

Dales Hayes: Lead guitar, Vocal, Songwriter

Dale was born in Sioux City, Iowa, raised in South Sioux City, Nebraska, and now resides in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dale plays exclusively Strats and G&L Legacy guitars. When diabetic retinopathy began to rob Dale of his vision, he began work on a project to showcase his original compositions. Garfan is the outlet for Dale’s original music, an aggressive combination of styles creating a distinctive type of guitar rock.

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Thai Nguyen: Guitar

Born and raised in Crete, NE, Thai originally started playing guitar when he was only five years old, and is a fan of Gibson guitars and Marshall amps. He’s also learned how to play several other instruments, including bass, piano, and even harmonica. As the youngest member of Garfan, Thai is ready to bring his excitement and enthusiasm for great music to the stage … and beyond.

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Ledo Ledesma: Bass Guitar

Ledo first played professionally when he was in high school, performing in the Ledesma Family Band in Omaha. Since then, he’s been a member of numerous other bands, including Tight Fit, Livewire 220, and Starfire. Influences include fusion jazz, modern rock, funk and R & B. His hobbies include biking and building miniature, fully-functioning basses, the first prototype of which was bought by bassist Jaco Pastorius in 1978.

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Kaitie "K" Preston: Lead Vocals

The youngest member of Garfan, K first got a taste for singing on stage in her high school’s concert and madrigal choirs. A graduate of Raymond Central, K brings the songs to life with a powerful and emotive voice. Her taste in music is eclectic, varying from big band to Pat Benatar, from Opera to Breaking Benjamin.

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Eric Lee: Drums

Eric started playing drums when he was 13, buying his own kit with his lifetime savings up to that point ($95). He has 20 years of experience playing in cover bands around Lincoln, starting at the age of 16. When it comes to music, he and Dale think so alike that it’s scary! He was excited to get the opportunity to work on this original project, and can’t wait to see what the rest of the world thinks of Garfan’s music.