OUR BIOGRAPHY
A Sound Steeped in Connections
Whisky Trail is a three-time Best Band winning ensemble that performs classic rock covers throughout the region. While they can be a bit cheeky in their acronyms, they refer to their audience as Friends, not Fans.... and nothing is as satisfying as when Whisky Trail Friends are on their feet dancing the night away. Whisky Trail performs year round as either a three to five piece rock band, or a two to three piece acoustic band. For smaller footprints, our Kilted lead performs acoustically as Taste of Whisky. Our goal is to take you for a ride in the way-back machine, evoking the memories and nostalgia of your favorite tunes from simpler times. You are invited to follow us on Facebook (WhiskyTrail), Instagram or TikTok (@WhiskyTrailBand) or check our website at www.whiskytrailband.com. Facebook Events has the latest up to date information on upcoming performances. For booking information, please email WhiskyTrailBand@gmail.com.
VIRGIL EAGLE
Lead Singer, Bass, Guitar
The ever-kilted Virgil, has been playing music for as long as he can remember, growing up in a family where music brought them together. Over the years he's played with small ensembles as a guest artist, including with his daughter, local performer Elaine. Summer 2021, he performed with local band No Promises before forming Whisky Trail at the end of the year with friends, Brent and Chris. Four months, later the band was honored to be awarded 2022 Wenatchee World's Best Band, followed by a second World's Best Band for 2023. Virgil performs as either as a solo, part of a duo, trio or even the full five-piece ensemble!
CHRIS BAILEY
Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Chris, our lead guitarist, bassist and back-up vocalist, has performed for over 12 years in various bands playing anything from country music (with Scott Smith and Kayla Newland) to modern rock (with Fill The Silence and Morella) and even metal (with Unspoken Fury and Abstracted Volition). Much to our pleasure, his roots have always been in classic rock!
Cory Fowler
Drummer, Guitar, Bass, Backing vocals
Cory, who joined us Fall of 2023, has been playing music for over 30 years, starting with piano and then moving to guitar as a teenager. Jamming to his father's classic rock cassettes (remember those?), he played every day after school. Quite by accident, he picked up drums when a friend left his kit in the garage. Classic rock, grunge, and death metal were early influences on his playing choices, providing him the perfect background to sculpt his playing style with Whisky Trail.,
William "Dolla Bill" Dunn
Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Born in San Diego, Bill discovered his passion for music at the age of 12 when he first picked up a guitar. Enthusiastic about music from the start, he enjoys trying his hand at any instrument. With classic rock and heavy metal as his initial influences, he quickly honed his skills and joined the original San Diego band Downmachine. Initially a teenage cover band, Downmachine went through many name changes before settling on their final name, rocking through his teenage years and into his early twenties. After a 15-year hiatus from music, Bill reignited his musical journey by jamming with the Wenatchee cover band SteelStone for a year and then started subbing with WTB. Bill first played with Whisky Trail back in January '24 at Tulalip Casino and has since dedicated himself to enhancing the band's already fantastic sound becoming a full-time member.
Jason Martinez
Drums, Percussion
Music has been an integral part of Jason's life ever since was young as he comes from a very musically inclined family. He's been playing the drums for over 14 years with a heavy influence in jazz, soul, funk, pop/fusion; love anything with a great groove! Jason has always enjoyed classic rock and says he's "super stoked and honored to have the chance to play with Whisky Trail and further expand my music repertoire!"
Elaine Eagle
Keyboard, Vocals
Berklee School of Music graduate, 50% of the local band End of the Line, female lead and pianist in the Pink Floyd Tribute Band Artemidorus; and professional singer songwriter solo artist since 2015, Elaine is one busy lass! You can catch her all over the region performing original and covers, classical, pop, folk, and rock at a variety of venues. Elaine was welcomed to the Whisky Trail Family in 2022 as part of our "Taste of Whisky" subgroup, but now we're blessed to share any stage her busy schedule allows. i
