The Band
Sugar Ryan
Growing up in Ashland, Oregon, Ryan played the piano, saxophone, and eventually the guitar. Ryan played in concert and jazz bands through high school, but loved heavy metal and the power of a distorted guitar. Interests gravitated towards classic rock and jam bands while in college at the University of Colorado, Boulder where Ryan met Brian Nichols and Garth Geer. Ryan and Brian eventually formed the rock band Boneyard with Ryan on sax and Brian on drums. 25 years later, Wrecking Trains and the Tracy Weiser Project are Ryan's musical focus and the electric guitar the instrument of choice. A key songwriter in the band, Ryan is responsible for authoring Doin' Fine, Boogie Woogie, One Step Behind, OMG, and Wine on the Beach from the debut album Hot Rod Love.
Garth Geer
A Colorado Native, Garth has had a passion for music his entire life. Bouncing through the early years with influences from the pop/rock bands of the 70's and 80's, jumping into the punk scene in the mid 80's and forming a band called Asshole Control. Garth now focuses around his appreciation of rhythmic and melodic rock with heavy influences from early and modern blues eras. Playing electric lead and rhythm guitar with Wrecking Trains, Garth adds his own style of alternative bluesy rock to the texture of the band. As well as his guitar-smithing, he writes and co-writes music and lyrics for many of the band's original creations. His style can be heard throughout many of the bands collaborations, including Drag Racing and Pull A Train on the debut album, along with the rhythmic riffs of Doin' Fine and Old Man Grind.
Brian Taht
Hailing from the DC area, Brian now resides in Louisville, CO and is the acoustic guitar player in the band as well as a key songwriter. Brian authored the band's signature tune Little Bit of Love as well as Dragon Tattoo and Devil Took my Soul.
Brian Nichols
Originally from the DC area, Brian now resides in Denver, CO and is the bands drummer.