Eddie Contrail

Eddie played one show with the rivets, subbing in an emergency for bassist Brian holt. Brian has not revealed the nature of the emergency to this day and Eddie has not been seen since. But hope remains that Eddie will grace TPR with his presence once again.

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dON has been performing around Roanoke for years, playing in such bands as Science Forgave Us, Random Acts of Sax, Sharon Fuery and the Vibrators, and Radar Rose. dON joined TPR for their first show at the Vinton Dogwood Festival in April 2001 and remained active with the band for the next three years until he was lost to surrealism, but he still sells the band lots of equipment!

Jonathan Barker



Jonathan has performed for years in and around SWVA with the blues/roots rock outfit The Electric Woodshed. Introduced through a common friend, Jonathan first played with the Rivets in March of 2006 and has been playing as a full time member ever since. Also look for him playing with Steve Guidus, Adam Markham, or the Ministers of Soul. For more information, you can visit his website at http://www.mojotunes.net.

James Pace

James played keyboards with the Rivet from January 2005 until January 2006> He was also known for his prowess at telling joke and sitting in booster seats. James left the Roanoke area to tour with the band Harper. Check them out on line at www.harper.biz.

Trip Bell

An avid supporter from the beginning, Tripp has earned a place amongst the Rivets. Tripp can often be found promoting the band while managing the local Record Exchange or doing laundry. At times, he performs with the Rivets, singing songs and smoking cigarettes.

Dave (Sound, Lights, Guitar)

Born and raised in Roanoke, VA, Dave started playing music at age 14 and has performed with several local bands over the years. After attending numerous Pop Rivets shows he finally went to work for the band in the summer of 2005. While Dave's main gig is running sound and lights for the band, he does occasionally find his way on stage for a song or two.