After almost seven years, I've decided to take a break from the band to attend to some other projects in my life. It's been a great ride and a labor of love. I want to thank all of you for your support over these years. I also want to thank the musicians that participated in different versions of The Night Shift: Al Terrana, Glenn Fischer, Floyd Murphy Jr., Hoss, Dave Wood, Steve Ditzell, Rick Kubly, Steve Dougherty, Dennis "Link" Leary, and a host others for their friendship, musicianship, leadership, and unending patience. I look forward to pulling it together sometime in the future, so stay tuned.
Peace
DC
Based in Beloit, WI, Don Collins & The Night Shift perform an energetic and eclectic combination of classic rock, R & B, funk, blues, and boogie. With Don Collins on vocals and electric harmonica, the legendary Floyd Murphy on lead guitar, journeyman Glenn Fischer on drums and background vocals, and veteran Al Terrana on bass and vocals, Don Collins & The Night Shift are a fun, high-energy band. Strong harmonies, powerful rhythms, as well as stage presence, make them a home run for any event, big or small. .
Lead Vocals and Harmonica
Don’s strong vocals and electric blues harmonica provide authenticity to an impressive mix of classic rock, R&B, country, blues, and boogie. His musicianship, as well as his energy and versatility as a bandleader keep the show moving and compelling
Lead Guitar
Floyd has been a part of the Chicago/Rockford music scene for most of his life. His father Floyd Murphy Sr. was a session guitarist for Sun Records during the 50s, and his uncle Matt "Guitar" Murphy was an original member of the Blues Brothers and appeared with Aretha Franklin in that iconic movie. Floyd toured nationally and worldwide with his uncle Matt for many years, as well as with many other prominent blues recording artists. Floyd plays drums, keyboards, and guitar, and also writes, produces, and records his own material. The thing we love most about Floyd is that he can shred the neck of his guitar one second, and the next second, be playing the sweetest, tastiest little chord you ever heard. Look out for Floyd!
Electric Bass
Al is a virtual renaissance man of the bass. He has gigged with at least 30 different bands and played many genres over his career. He has toured coast
to coast, mainly with a Pittsburgh-based band, Charles Williams and Life. He’s shared the stage with recording greats Bo Diddley, A.C. Reed, and Bowser and the Sting Rays (from Sha Na Na), Steve Ditzell, and has also played locally with the Barstool Bob Blues Band, but most of us know him best for his work with the late Dan Voll's Combo Loco. Al is the band’s musical director and in charge of the groove. He’s the man!
Drums
Glenn, originally out of Milwaukee, has played with many prominent Wisconsin blues acts including Cadillac Pete, and the late Milwaukee bluesman Terry Frank. His leadership and energy lift the entire band.
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