As the newest addition to VIBE Katie Rafter brings a “Womans Touch” to the group and enjoys singing leads and harmonies with the group. She was born and raised on music, as her mother sang for the Sweet Adelines in Seattle for many years and often stood in on the practices with her. She grew up on Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and EmmyLou Harris, along with Etta James and Billy Holiday. She enjoys ALL genres though, and definetly enjoys a little Rock n Roll just like the next person!

Don Hawkins has been writing, singing and playing music for over 35 years in a variety of musical projects. Most recently he did a two year stint as George Harrison in the Beatles tribute band, “Meet Revolver” here in Spokane. Playing in this project he met Michael Lynch, aka Ringo, and decided to collaborate with him on VIBE. Although most of his professional success has come as a result of songwriting, he is now happy to have the opportunity to re-discover and explore more of the music of his past as VIBE pursues a blues, R&B, Motown, based format for the listening and dancing pleasure of their audience.

“G” began playing at age ten, and continued playing through his teens when he discovered that playing guitar improved his opportunities with girls and made his coolness index rise exponentially. Through the seventies he played in cover bands in clubs throughout the Southern California area with styles ranging from rock to country. In the late 70′s and 80′s G played the then burgeoning New Wave/Punk circuits in Hollywood and West LA. Through the 80′s and 90′s G began playing in a number of gospel groups and served in churches throughout the southeast as a music minister while still maintaining an active schedule playing live music venues. In the mid 90′s, G decided that he needed to pursue other career opportunities and did not actively play music for several years. However, in the late 2010, after experiencing a significant health crisis, G realized that he made a mistake in setting aside his love of music, and is now once again pursuing music and performance with all his heart.

Mike Lynch began his drumming journey following receiving his very first drum set as a gift from his Uncle John. Mike began learning how to play the drums by listening carefully and playing along with his very favorite band, The Beatles. This experience layed the the foundation groove and playing what is right for the music. This greatly contributed to his and a love and appreciation for blues music and drumming. Following years of playing in rock and blues bands, and stint as Ringo in the local Beatles tribute band, where he met “Magic Don,” Mike is thrilled to be playing with such talented musicians in this “audience centered” band that is dedicated to putting on a great show and playing great music.