About US and Band Member Bio's
The Midnight Express Band is located in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. We play 70's, 80's and some 90's and a few 2000's country as well as some classic rock favorites. All our band members have 40-50 years experience playing live music. All four band members sing besides playing one or more instruments. Polish up those boots or shine those shoes because you're going to want to be out on the dance floor. Get ready for a fun evening of live music and dancing.
John Herbert
John Herbert is on bass, lead and background vocals. John played all through the 80's in bands such as Calvin Dean and the country express, Showdown, Good ole' boys.
John recently retired as owner of Albany Music & Sound. John handles the bookings, website, social media and sound and lighting.
Tim Martin
Tim Martin is on electric guitar, steel guitar, lead and background vocals. Tim has previously played with White Wolves, Dusty Hurd, Loose Wheel, to name just a few. Tim works part time at Fingerboard Extension in Corvallis, Oregon. He also participated for many years in the Jefferson Jammers at Morningstar Grange.
Kelly Bilyeu
Kelly Bilyeu - Drums
Kelly started playing drums at the age of nine. Kelly has played with or opened for a huge list of A list bands through out his career. You have probably seen Kelly playing with his band "Fate 55", together for over 30 years.
Mike Alden
Mike Alden is our newest member. Mike is on Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Keyboards, lead and background vocals. Mike's tenor voice lends a hand in his singing some great classic rock songs from the 70's and 80's. Mike has played in bands here locally in addition to New York and Colorado. He currently lives in Salem and works for 3D engineering.