Members
Bryan Dorsey
Bryan Dorsey, a founding member of House Blend, lends his smooth and powerful voice as the focal point of the band's sound, while providing solid, smooth bass playing. His heartfelt belting has the capacity to convey a range of emotion, giving the music an extra layer of depth. Over the years, Bryan has developed into a captivating stage performer, wowing audiences with his vocal abilities. He has also been known to use a well-placed bass chord every now and again: usually C# major.
Favorite HB Moment: Playing at the 2008 WAMI Awards
Quote: "That is T-sweet."
Mike Dixon
Mike Dixon, the other remaining founding member of the group, serves as House Blend's primary song-writer, as well as rhythm guitarist and background vocalist. Since the group's birth, Mike has challenged himself to keep the band's writing original and fresh. He has arranged covers such as Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healin'" for the band's use as well as writing three EP's worth of original material.
Favorite HB Moment: Playing Bastille Days, and wrapping our 2nd EP
Quote: "...then I'll take a fish, slap you with it..."
Karl Lemke
Karl joined House Blend in December of 2007, in preparation for the summer of 2008. Since joining the group, he has graced the group's live shows and recordings with his incredible technical ability and soaring guitar riffs. His playing, musical knowledge, and creative contributions have helped the group truly find its direction and take the step to the next level.
Favorite HB Moment: Playing the M&I Classic Rock Stage at Summerfest
Quote: "Purple teddy with WHAT?!?"
Tom Elmendorf
Tom has been an indispensable addition to House Blend since joining the group in late 2007. He provides a rock-solid musical foundation for the group to build upon, while adding incredible bursts of technical flare that often leave listeners in awe. Tom's ideas and playing style have pushed the group toward their ideal of a more rock style. Along with Karl, Tom helped head up the group's last recording project, the "Don't Look Down" EP.
Favorite HB Moment: Opening for Darryl Stuermer at Cedarburg Summer Sounds
Quote: "We really been workin' on our Reptar."
