Under a Blood Red Sky at The Walnut Room, American Pizzeria and Live Music Venue

Under a Blood Red Sky

A U2 Tribute Band featuring:

Billy Bono

Name: Billy “Bono” Bunting
Birthday: July 6, 1964
Birthplace: New Haven Connecticut
Current Hometown: Denver Colorado
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 6’1
Instrument: Vocalist, Harmonica
Years in Music: 25 years
Musical Hero: David Bowie / Bono
What Makes This Band Great: The guys I get to play with.
Favorite U2 Song to Perform: Pride (in the name of love)
Most Memorable Gig: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
‘Spinal Tap’ Moment: Still waiting….
Right or Left Handed: Left Handed
Hobbies: Skiing, Watching Sports
Favorite Food: Cheese Steaks
Thoughts First Waking Up: Sex….and then sex!
What country would you most like to Visit: Australia
Favorite Color: Blue
Pets: Cats

Ted Gravlin (Tedge)

Name: Ted “The Tedge” Gravlin
Birthday: March 5, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Trenton, Michigan
Current Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5’ 10"
Instrument: Guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
Years in Music: 25+ years. When I was 7 my mom bought me a guitar from a neighbor for $20. (I still have it). I took lessons for a few years as a kid and eventually formed a band with my younger brother who still plays drums in one of the best bands in Detroit. We played lots of shows at colleges in the Midwest during the 80’s. I moved to Colorado in the early 90s because I was a ski instructor at that time. Until joining “Under A Blood Red Sky” I played guitar and sang at ski resorts like Copper Mountain and Vail. My standard joke about that is that I know how to play 300 songs, but I don’t know what they are. I still get to play a few days a year in Vail and it’s a real blast.
Job I’d Love to Have: Fighter Pilot
Job I’d Hate: Anything to do with food or a restaurant
Favorite U2 Song to Perform: Either “Until The End Of The World” or “Electric Co”
Favorite U2 Album: U2’s 1983 album from Red Rocks used to LIVE on my turntable during college.
Most Memorable Gig: Red Rocks
Right or Left Handed: Right
Hobbies: Flying airplanes and skiing. I also own a business in south Denver and have young kids at home…that keeps me pretty busy.
Favorite Sports Team: I’d rather play sports than watch!
Thoughts First Waking Up: When on the road, where am I?
What Place Would You Most Like To Visit: Antarctica or Normandy/Omaha Beach
Role in the Band: I work to make the band sound as if you’re at an actual U2 show. To do this, I do lots of research and experimenting with gear and sounds. My guitar rig is in a constant state of change as the band adds new songs to our list. Currently I have more than 15 guitars along with several amps. I’ve probably owned or tested most guitar effects units on the market to reproduce “Edge-like” sounds. Yes, it’s true; I’m a bona fide gear geek!

Jerry Bousquet

Name: Jerry “Larry” Bousquet
Birthday: December 2, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Corona, California
Current Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5’ 7"
Instrument: Drums
Years in Music: 22+
Favorite U2 Song to Perform: Sunday Bloody Sunday
Favorite U2 Album: The Unforgettable Fire / The Joshua Tree
Hobbies: Surfing, (when I’m not land locked), Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Skateboarding and Fly Fishing.
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers….Go Bolts!
What Place Would You Most Like To Visit: The Mentawai Islands

Todd Brown

Name: Todd “Adam” Brown
Birthday: Feb. 7, 1972
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Current Hometown: Denver, CO
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5’ 11"
Instrument: Bass Guitar
Years in Music: 20+
What Makes This Band Great: Attention to Detail
Favorite U2 Song to Perform: New Year’s Day
Most Memorable Gig: Red Rocks
Right or Left Handed: Right Handed
Hobbies: Travel, Concerts, Songwriting
Favorite Food: Sushi, Indian, Italian, Tai, BBQ, Greek…
Thoughts First Waking Up: cool… I’m still here… ;)
What country would you most like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Color: Twilight Blue