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 and social media.

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. 

Thomas Bishop

Thomas Alan Bishop is on keyboards, guitars as well as lead and background vocals. You might have seen Thomas around playing with the Rhythm & Business band, Dave's Killer Band, as well as his solo act.

Roy Griffin

Roy Griffin is on drums, lead and background vocals. Roy has been in numerous bands around the area. You might have seen him recently playing in Loose Wheel.

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 is made up of four music veterans with 40-50 years of experience. We play at various venue's around the Willamette Valley in Oregon. All four members sing in a unique style from the others. We are able to cover a wide variety of old favorites and a few newer ones too. We don't think you will be sitting long before you find yourself out on the dance floor. Whether you line dance, two step or just like to shake your thing, we know you will have a great time!

Here are some of the artists we cover:
Eagles, Dwight Yokum, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet, Pure Prarie League, Mel McDaniel, Brooks & Dunn, Merle Haggard, The Doobie Brothers, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, The Oakridge Boys, Randy Travis, Zac Brown Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, John Conlee, Tracy Lawrence, The Marshall Tucker Band, George Straight, Jamey Johnson,  Elvis, Johnny Rivers, Leroy Van Dyke, Tracy Byrd, Conway Twitty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Michael Montgomery, Bob Seger, Hank Williams Jr., Loggins and Messina, Darius Rucker, John Anderson, Chris Stapleton, The Bellamy Brothers, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, Ricky Skaggs, The Mavericks, David Ball, Wilson Pickett, Wilbert Harrison, George Jones, Van Morrison, David Lee Murphy, Amazing Rhythm Aces, Eric Clapton, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Rolling Stones and Bachman Turner Overdrive