Carolyn Wallace
&
IDLE CHAOS
In addition to Carolyn on guitar and lead vocals, the band is:
Chris Goan-Drums/Vocals
A native of Houston, Chris has been playing drums for over 20 years. Chris’ drumming encompasses a variety of styles, although he cites Neil Peart and John Bonham as his primary influences. Chris has been playing on the Houston music scene for 10 years, primarily with the band "FlatCat", before jointly forming "Idle Chaos" with Carolyn. When not banging the skins, Chris is an active sportsman and outdoorsman.
Ed Hoffpauir-Bass/Vocals
Ed is the newest member to the band lineup. Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ed was attracted to Houston by the lure of cleaner air and unlimited humidity. He has played in many area bands including the "Cult Figures", "Idiot Savant", the "Blind Dates", "Kim Martin and the Mustangs", the "Texas Heartbreakers" and the "Tonekings". Weened on blues and slide guitar, Ed soon branched out to bass guitar playing a variety of styles because as he puts it, "four strings are fewer than six". Ed goes on to say "I was attracted to Carolyn's music by her songwriting and strong vocal arrangements. It's intelligent without pretense and universal sans cliche". (Okay Ed, whatever you say.)
Skip Thornton-Lead Guitar/Vocals
Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana and transplanted to Houston in 1977, Skip has been playing guitar for 35 years. Having lived in Denver for awhile, Skip was very active in the music scene there with the band "Freelix". He has been involved in the Houston music scene in a variety of projects, the most recent stint being with the band "The Tonekings" before joining "Idle Chaos". He counts Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Eric Johnson among his many influences. Skip has been known to be a ‘Gear Head’, but mainly plays an assortment of Strats & Hamers through Marshalls, Fenders & Mesa Boogies.