Brendan
Lead Vocals | Rhythm Guitar

Brendan is married with two young children and works as a data analyst. When not writing SQL queries or chasing kids, he’s Neon Buffet’s vocalist and rhythm guitarist. Although he writes punk-tinged rock songs, he listens to a lot of jazz and his favorite artist is Pat Metheny. He picked up the guitar again and started writing songs during Covid after having not played for about 20 years. He has a penchant for writing songs with power chords and irreverent lyrics. His biggest songwriting influences are probably Iggy Pop, Josh Homme and David Byrne. His all-time favorite film is Goodfellas and his favorite activity is camping by the ocean.

Don
Lead Guitar | Vocals

A former educator who has always wanted to find his way through music, Don has found enjoyment in playing lead guitar for Neon Buffet.

When he’s not day trading, he is either playing Legos with his daughter or discovering new chord voicings on one of his guitars. He has experience having played rhythm guitar in a few Bay Area bands and has a background in recording tech as well. This is his first time in the role of lead guitarist. Some of his musical influences include the Foo Fighters, Miles Davis, Glass Animals, and Pink Floyd.

If he ever finds more time for recreation he’d love to get back out to the trails or the ocean for a much overdue visit with Mother Nature.

AJ
Bass

AJ Blum is a newer arrival to the Northern California punk scene. A veteran rocker who played for over a decade in the Pacific Northwest, AJ brings a jam band sensibility to classic grunge and punk bass lines.

Brady
Drums

As a middle-aged rocker, Brady's love for music has been with him since his teenage years when his musical soul was saved by The Smashing Pumpkins. With a taste in music all over the place and the ability to play a multitude of instruments, this dad finds the greatest escape in playing drums. His drumming, inspired by bands like Sparta, The Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, and System Of A Down, reflects a style that can be heavy-handed at times, but never overbearing. This passion for drumming continues to be a source of joy and inspiration in his life, reminding him of the timeless power of music.