Formed in early 2024, The Pocket is mid-Michigan’s latest and greatest cover band. Blending influences from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, The Pocket is sure to keep the crowd moving. Thank you for checking us out and we hope you like what you hear. If you are interested in booking us for your event, please visit our contact page.

Photo Provided by Ben’s mom

Born and raised in Lansing, MI, Ben is a proud “westsider”.  His love of many kinds of music keeps him constantly learning new bass lines and rhythms.  His favorite genre is Classic Rock, however he loves Reggae and Blues as well.  He lists his favorite bands as The Beatles, Led Zepplin and The Doors and not surprisingly, his favorite bassist is Paul McCartney.   As he is a manager in his regular job, he does his best to keep the band organized and focused.  While you won’t see a lot of bass solos from Ben, he strives to provide the band with a solid foundation and a steady tempo to let his bandmates shine.  He is also a devoted husband, father and “Bebo” to his two granddaughters.  His musical dream is to play bass at the Superbowl Halftime Show (“with the Lions playing, obviously”).  When asked what his happy place was, he said, “any swim-up bar in Jamaica will do…”.

Brad was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. When he got a guitar for Christmas at 12, he was hooked. Guitar became an obsession that continues to this day. Playing with The Pocket has expanded his range and exposed him to music he’d never played before. As our not-so-secret weapon, his incredible ear for music regularly blows his band mates away. He enjoys keeping his musical skills sharp. Brad’s favorite musicians include Johnny Cash, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Van Halen, and Queens of the Stone Age. Brad and his wife, Joanne, welcomed their first child, Anna, in June of 2024. He enjoys spending time at his family’s cottage at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.