Alison Blair- Lead vocals and soul- Aside from singing in the shower and Karaoke, Alison is somewhat of a newcomer to the live music scene. A Visual Artist and
high school Art Teacher by trade, Mack Truck Mary has brought her a new perspective and another great outlet for her creativity.
Alison was formerly the lead vocalist for the Davis Wheatley Blues Band. She's also made guest appearances with many great
rock and blues bands including The Patty Tuite Band and the Bluestalkers. Alison is influenced by all the great blues
singers including Debbie Davies, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt. She is occasionally seen at local haunts in the summer
lighting up the stage on open mic nights!!!
Michael Bushnell- Drums, background vocals and chill- Mike has been playing drums for a long time. He was most recently
the drummer for the Davis Wheatley Blues Band as well as the earliest incarnations of Mack Truck Mary. In addition to
drums, Mike has developed a closet passion for guitar which he actually comes out from behind the set to play during several
songs. When he's not playing music, Mike is building houses (or fixing up his own) and enjoying his son and two young daughters!
Brian Kelleher-Bass and Vocals and some guitar-
Brian's bio will be up soon!
Al Dziedzic- Keyboards, Saxaphone, background vocals and
motivation- Al Dziedzic hails from Barrington, R.I.
and has spent many years performing as a saxophonist with Connecticut blues
bands, Blue Moose, Blue Phoenix, the jazz ensemble, The Al-D Quartet, as well as the Motown band, Splendid Blend. Al was a musical cast member (saxophone and keyboards) for over 60 shows in the hit musical "The Buddy
Holly Story" at the Majestic Theater in Springfield, MA. While blues music has always been his passion, Al has also spent time performing in
other generes like The Connecticut Opera Guild and directing both secular and religious choral groups. Aside from MTM, Al plays with Great Garage Band, Miss Marcey , Desiree Bassett and occassionally other area favorites!
Al presently lives in Ashford, CT.
Scott Goldsmith- Guitar,
background vocals and hyperactivity
Scott has been a Trucker since 2001 after a 10 year hiatus from playing in bands. Previous
bands include A New Machine, Second Line and Midnite Fury (back in the 80's) in which he wore make up and spandex. Scott
made it to the District Finals in the 2004 national Guitarmageddon Guitar competition. Guitar influences include David
Gilmour, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Alex Lifeson, Randy Rhodes, John Petrucci, Steve Howe and other great
musicians. In his real life, Scott is a husband and father of three daughters. He works as a school psychologist
and private therapist to support his music addictions. Other interests include writing, outdoor adventures and
travel.
