Vertigo Vibe got it's start in February, 2003, when Randy set out to assemble a small band of talented musicians who shared some common, basic goals...to play quality music from the 60's to the present in good nightclubs and establishments... to perform classic rock and roll music in an authentic and entertaining way...to work as a team using the highest caliber musicians available and, most importantly...to have fun! 

That concept produced 5 very talented musicians (Scott Murphy, Jim McCauley, Ken Peffley, Dale Hatt and Randy Stout) who immediately made a connection and developed a friendship that would forge the band known as Vertigo Vibe.  The first few practices that first month were a "feeling out" process and produced some interesting results, but it also had it's share of challenges.  After the "getting-to-know-you" process got underway, we realized we had something very special in the 5 strangers who came together that one winter's day, and we have committed to the journey that would follow.

After completing our first year together, we made only one personnel change....Scott left the band in January, 2004, to pursue other ventures.  In the course of this transition, we were fortunate to have several friends fill in on vocals for us...Liz Schaeffer (Sonic), Les Zook (Rukkus), Vince Arms (Usual Suspects), and Duane Damiani, (Beatnik Cowboys).  We finally found our "permanent" replacement in Mark Johnson, who debuted with the Vibe (after 2 practices) on April 23, 2004.  By June of 2004, we started using Phil Stallone on lead guitar for half our shows; and by the end of 2004, we made a decision to keep it simple and go back to 1 full-time lead player....and, on November 19, enter Jeff Schwartz.  Jeff jammed with the Vibe until October, 2006, but grew weary of the demanding gigging schedule and gave his notice to move on.  After a careful search and several lead guitar auditions, we had the good fortune of meeting, were very impressed with and felt an immediate bond with Brian Evola, who took over in October, 2006.  Until December 31, 2007, our line-up included Mark Johnson on lead vocals, Randy Stout on rhythm guitar and vocals, Brian Evola on lead guitar and vocals, Kenny Play on 5-string bass and vocals, Dale Hatt on drums and sound effects.  Effective January 1, 2008, we made some changes: Rick Schmehl on bass and Pete Beck on drums. Then, in February, 2008, Brian took a job and moved to South Carolina which opened the door for Bryan Hall to enter and take over on lead guitar and vocals.  As it was from the beginning, Vertigo Vibe is always an interesting collection of musical personalities.  All these guys have loads of previous band and music experience that, when pooled together, create and sustain the "vibe" in Vertigo Vibe.  You gotta see it to believe it!  I know I'm partial....but we rock!