New Members – Stormy Monday Blues Band

CURRENT MEMBERS

JOHN "THE BOSS" GHOLSTON

Founding Member (Jan. 2013 – present)

Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar

Born & raised in Starkville, MS John is the frontman of Stormy Monday. Though he grew up in Mississippi he fell in love with playing and singing his home states music during the years he lived away in Nashville Tennessee. He lays it down every gig with soulful rhythm guitar and an old school singing voice. His major influences are Albert King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

ZAC "ATTACK" ASHMORE

(March 2014 – present)

Drums / Harmonica / Vocals

Raised in Starkville, MS, Zac is the backbone of the band. He puts his heart and soul into every song, layin down smooth solid beats on the drum kit and deep dirty fills on the harp. Truly something to see, he leaves a lot of folks wondering how he can be so solid on both instruments at the same time. His major influences are John Popper, Junior Wells, Robert Damm, G.C. Coleman, and Little Sonny.

BARNEY "THE HITMAN" DAVIS

(Jan. 2018 – present)

Bass

Barney Davis was born and raised, of all places, in Starkville, MS. Now calling Tupelo, MS home Barney has traveled all over this great land of ours for one reason or another. Picking up bass guitar in 1968, his earliest influences were the likes of legends John Paul Jones and Donald “Duck” Dunn, while in more recent times powerhouses such as Geddy Lee and Pino Palladino have influenced his playing style.

JAMES "LIGHTIN" LEWIS

(Feb. 2022 – present)

Lead Guitar

James was born and raised in Starkville, MS, as well as spending part of his youth in Caledonia, with some time in Texas mixed in as well. Picking up guitar at a young age, he was influenced by the likes of the late greats Stevie Ray Vaughan & Duane Allman, as well as guitar powerhouse Eric Clapton, just to name a few. This guy can flat out play some guitar, and the best part is he always plays from the heart.