Contact & Bio
Contact
Email: john1234herbert@gmail.com
Phone: (541) 981-3301 text or leave mssg
Location: Salem, Oregon
You can message us through facebook
Brief Bio
The Midnight Express Band is based out of Salem, Oregon. We play locally around the Willamette Valley. We play Country and Classic Rock. We bring decades of experience to the stage. We play music that makes our audience want to get up and dance.
Upcoming Events
American legion Post 51
480 S Main St, Lebanon, OR, United States, 97355 6:00 - 9:00
November 7, 2026
Keizer Elks Lodge 24724250 Cherry Ave NE Keizer, OR 97303-4865
7:30-11:00
November 20, 2026
Elysium botanicals Wines and Vineyard
January 15, 2027 6-9pm
8175 Buena Vista Rd., Independence, OR, United States, 97351
American legion Post 51
480 S Main St, Lebanon, OR, United States, 97355 6:00 - 9:00 PM
February 13, 2027
Elysium botanicals Wines and Vineyard
March 19, 2027 6-9pm
8175 Buena Vista Rd., Independence, OR, United States, 97351
American legion Post 51
480 S Main St, Lebanon, OR, United States, 97355 6:00 - 9:00 PM
April 10, 2027
American legion Post 51
480 S Main St, Lebanon, OR, United States, 97355 6:00 - 9:00 PM
June 5, 2027
American legion Post 51
480 S Main St, Lebanon, OR, United States, 97355 6:00 - 9:00 PM
August 14, 2027
American legion Post 51
480 S Main St, Lebanon, OR, United States, 97355 6:00 - 9:00 PM
November 6, 2027
American legion Post 51 New Years Eve Party
480 S Main St, Lebanon, OR, United States, 97355 9:00 - 12:00
December 31, 2027
Band Member Bio's
John Herbert
Band leader, contact person, lead and harmony vocalist, and bass player. John started the Midnight Express band after retiring from Albany Music & Sound.
Kelly Bilyeu
Drummer. Kelly played in Fate 55 for more than 30 years, including opening for many famous touring bands.
Kim Beyers
Lead guitar player and vocalist. Kim also plays with 45th Fret and Cool Change PDX, and has performed with touring acts at local venues.
Our rotating 4th band member's
Clay King
Rotating fourth member. Clay plays steel guitar, electric guitar, lap steel, and sings lead and harmony vocals. He has performed with Shinkle's Band, Rock n Roll Cowboys, and Diamond Back.
John Burkhart
Lead guitar player and lead and harmony vocalist. John plays regularly with The Barnshakers and helps the Jefferson Parks band.
Greg Dodds
Lead guitar, keyboard, and lead and backup vocals. Greg is also a member of Flextones.
Customer Testimonials
Testimonial from Ally at Elysium Botanicals and Winery Formerly Redgate
Testimonial from Vidal Pena and Slip Kids Presents at Eola Hills Wine Cellars
Song List
Here is a sample of our current setlist.
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
Amie - Pure Prarie League
Angel From Montgomery - Bonnie Raitt
Baby's Got Her Bluejeans On - Mel McDaniels
Better Man - Clint Black
Bluest Eyes In Texas - Restless Heart
Boot Scootin Boogie - Brooks and Dunn
Born to Be Wild - Steppinwolf
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Chattahoochee - Alan Jackson
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Elvira - Oakridge Boys
Fast As You - Dwight Yokum
The Fireman - George Strait
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Guitars and Cadillacs - Dwight Yokum
Heard It In A Love Song - Marshall Tucker Band
Jenny Jenny - Tommy Tutone
Keep Your Hands to Yourself - The Georgia Satellites
Last Dance with Mary Jane - Tom Petty
The Letter - The Boxtops
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Look at Us - Vince Gill
Lookin’ For Love - Johnny Lee
Louisiana Saturday Night - Mel McDaniels
Mama's don't let your baby's - Willie Nelson
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn
Oklahoma Borderline - Vince Gill
Old Time Rock And Roll - Bob Seger
Past the Point of Rescue - Hal Ketchum
Peaceful easy feeling - Eagles
Please, Please Baby -
Pink Cadillac- Bruce Springstien
Redneck Girl - Belamy Brothers
Rose Colored Glasses - John Conley
Small Town Saturday Night - Hal Ketchum
Spooky - Atlanta Rhythm Section
Stand up - Mel McDaniels
Stormy Monday - Alman Brothers
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Swingin - Jon Anderson
Take It Easy Eagles - Eagles
Tennessee Waltz - Anne Murry
Tennessee Whiskey- Chris Stapleton
There goes my heart - Mavericks
Tulsa Time - Don Williams
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
When You Say Nothing at All - Keith Whitley
Wild Wild West - The Escape Club
You Don't Mess Around With Jim - Jim Croce
We would like to thank the following venues for supporting us
Albany Eagles
Ankeny Vineyards
American Legion Lebanon Post 51
Aurora Vineyards
Eola Cellars Winery
Elysium Botanicals Winery and Vineyard
High Water Grill
Hart Barn - Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy
Keizer Elks Lodge
Keizer Senior Center
Paralell 45 Brewing
Salem Elks Lodge
Springfield Eagles
The Barn
