Julius C. Collins, III, vocals – Takes the stagenightly thru August 22 as Roscoe Leeds in The GreatAmerican History Theater's production of "The LastMinstrel Show," a riveting musical about the tragicDuluth lynchings of 1920. When not writing songsfor the Meal, can be found flexing his pipes aroundtown with the Legendary Combo and in Juice.

Tom Scott, samples & rhymes – Participated inASCAP's Film Scoring Workshop last summer, wherehe wrote for and conducted the 40-piece HollywoodFilm Orchestra at Fox Studios. Recently returnedfrom stint as guest composer at the ZanzibarInternational Film Festival and is working on thescore for the film "Stay," starring Ewan MacGregor.

Brian Gallagher, tenor sax & flute – Splits histime between Mpls and LA, adding his musicalstylings to forthcoming CDs by Har Mar Superstarand Toad the Wet Sprocket’s Glen Phillips. Playedall over Mandy Moore's "Coverage" and performedwith her on Oprah, Jay Leno, Craig Kilbourn, TheView, and for the president of the Philippines.

Tommy Barbarella, keyboards – Living a diversemusical life that includes composing for televisioncommercials (BMW, Nike, Saab), touring with ArtGarfunkel, performing and recording with hismodern jazz ensemble Moveable Feast, and touring,writing, and producing with Italian artist Giorgia.

Jim Anton, bass – Toured endlessly with the likes ofPaul Westerberg and Shannon Curfman beforejoining Johnny Lang's current line-up. Laid down thebottom end on John Gorka's "Dogs and Thunder,"Har Mar Superstar's "The Handler," Steve Tibbetts' "AMan About A Horse," and the forthcoming LostHighway release from Glen Phillips.

John Fields, guitar & production – Still poundingout hits from his Hollywood home base, includingSwitchfoot's platinum CD "The Beautiful Letdown,"Pink's Grammy winning "Try This," and forthcomingreleases from Har Mar Superstar and Glen Phillips.Also composes music for A&E's hit series "Airline"and was recently spotted on NBC's "The TodayShow" thumping bass with The Rembrandts.

Ken Chastain, percussion & guitar - Took upresidence at Pixel Farm where he composes andcreates sound design for film and tv. Has recentlybeen seen onstage with Dan Wilson (Semisonic),Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing), Adam Levy(Honeydogs), and an odd collection of local filmscoring pals under the moniker "CTB."

Dave Anania, drums – Since joining the Blue ManGroup in 2000 has performed in the off-Broadwayshow "Rewired," on Moby’s Area 2 tour, and insupport of Blue Man’s "The Complex" CD. Recentlyrelocated to Berlin to open Blue Man Group’s firstinternational production at Theater am PotsdamerPlatz. Is rumored to be sprechen some Deutch.