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. 

New member announcement coming soon

Guitar and Vocals

The Midnight Express Band
Country and Classic Rock: Live music in Salem, Oregon and the Willamette Valley



Salem, Oregon


Salem, OR 97304, US

About us

The Midnight Express Band plays classic rock and country music around the Willamette Valley in Oregon. We are a 4 piece band with 3 lead singers. Our combo consists of guitars, keyboards, bass and drums. We can play a variety of styles and we can play a full show of either classic rock or country. We typically mix it up. We often find our audience dancing and singing along to the old favorite’s we play. It’s always a party and a great time at our event’s. We are family friendly.
Whether you line dance, two step or just like to shake your thing, we know you will have a great time! We use our own state of the art sound and lighting equipment. 

We would like to thank the following venue's for our past performances:
Salem Elks
Keizer Elks
Albany Eagles
Redgate Winery
Ankeny Vineyards
Keizer Salem Senior Center
Lebanon American Legion
The Barn at Hickory Station 
High Water Grill and The Rong Bar