Roger Olsen, Lead Guitar / Vocals

Roger began playing guitar in Jr. High.  He and his brother formed "the Average Garage Band" and player at Jr. High and High School parties and dances, including 50's, 60's and current rock (now classic rock), In college Roger played in a variety of bands including Blues, classic rock, country, and he even played all over Utah, Idaho and Las Vegas for an Elvis Impersonator. 

Roger was struck by the Blues when he heard Jimi Hendrix play "Red House" and has been a Blues addict every since.  Roger plays all styles of guitar but it's the Blues he prefers and excels at.  Roger has shared the stage with Blues Greats such as Tab Benoit, Chick Willis, Tommy Castro, Little Joe McClarren, Earl Thomas and many others.

Roger has toured all over the Intermountain West and did a short stint at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas.  Roger has played major Northwest venues including the 7 Cedars Casio, the Red Wind Casino, The Iron Horse Casino, Happy Days Casino, Jazzbones, The Swiss, Dawsons, Legends, and many others.

He has also played many Festivals including the Poverty Bay Blues Festival, the Grey Sky Blues Festival, the Maritime Gig Festival and the Orting Pumpkin Festival

Bruce Elkington  Bass / Vocals

Bruce has been a musician all his life.  He has been involved in many professional national tours and recording projects in all genres of music.  Bruce and Roger actually met and played in the same band in college some 25 years ago.  They reconnected at a church function in late 2010.  Little did they know that after all those years, they lived about 3 miles apart.   Cold Shot needed a sub bass player, so Roger called on his old buddy Bruce.   Bruce had so much fun, he decided to stay (Thanks Bruce!!).  The rest, as they say is history.

Mark has been playing drums most of his life.   He is also a huge Stevie Ray Vaughan fan.  He has played drums all over the country.  He currently makes his home in Buckley, Washington.