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Based in the McKinney / Frisco area, Inside Anna is ideally located to service the entertainment needs of Dallas, Denton and everywhere in between.

Established in late 2005  when a couple of friends, Clint and Steve came together for a "jam" and realized after only a couple of sessions, that this was going to develop into something more.  Add a couple more friends, Mick and Jeff, who brought the bottom end in early 2006 and Inside Anna was born.  None of the members were really looking for a project and yet Inside Anna just happened.  This, rare, friends-before-bandmates attitude comes across in their performance as energetic fun.  Add the great mix of influences and backgrounds which allow the band to take their craft in many different directions and what you get is an completely, entertaining experience.

Email:  Booking@InsideAnna.com

Steve Hoinka

Clint Davis Jeff "Low-end" Gage Mick "Woodchuck"  Palmer

Lead Guitar / Lead Vocals

Lead Vocals / Guitar Bass / Vocals Drums / Vocals
Email:  Steve@insideanna.com Email:  Clint@insideanna.com Email:  Low_end@insideanna.com Email:  Woodchuck@insideanna.com
Steve on MySpace

Mick on MySpace

Steve is a 20+ year veteran of the stage.  His professional career as a guitarist started back in Detroit in the mid '80's, where he quickly picked his way to the top of the Detroit scene.  He played with several notables, but top-billing came with SinCity, a cutting edge, progressive 6-piece ensemble of Detroit's finest.  After SinCity disintegrated in the late 90's, he relocated to the other Big-D...  Dallas.

Classically trained, with an array of axe-slinging influences such as Lynch, Becker, Gilbert, Malmsteen, Moore, Page, and Perry, his style is a well-balanced morph of classical, metal, shred, and blues.

Steve's top axes are hand-made, 100% completely custom, "Morsteve's", that he crafts himself.  These complement his collection of Les Paul, and Ibanez guitars.

Special Thanks to:  "A-train"... without you, I'm just a middle-aged dude with a bunch of bad habits.  Slemmons Music (Deep Ellum), Sigler Music (Arkansas), Boogie amps, Marshall cabs, Digitech effects, BBE Maximizers, Korg Tuners, Furman conditioners and EQ's, OSP shock-mount ATA cases, SKB cases, Tortex picks, Shure wireless systems, D'Addario strings, DiMarzio pickups, my one-and-only-true-BFF...  Musician's Friend (just kidding James), Andrea, Madison, Jake, and the other 3 guys that allow me to "shake-paint" with them...  You guys really do rock.

Born to be a performer, brought up in a family of professional musicians, Clint picked up the six-string early and although it took a back seat to his own professional athletic career, he has returned to his roots to satisfy the calling of his artistic blood-line.

Clint's family background of folky-blues, coupled with his love of the mainstream hard rock crunch make his vocal and playing style uniquely enticing. He has the ability to draw from such a wide array of sounds, techniques and influences his arsenal is as deep as it is wide.

Clint plays Ibanez electrics and Alvarez acoustics exclusively. A Mesa Boogie 50/50 anchors his rack, with a Digitech, modded 2112 providing the tone.  Everything powers through to Celestion-loaded, stereo cabs.

Special Thanks To:  ''T'' and ''Pop'' for helping me do what I truly enjoy.  And of course thanks to the one and only Soul Fingers for making this possible.  I could not have asked for a better guitar and vocal coach, and more importantly a great friend.  Thanks to Boogie and Digitech for helping me find that tone,  SKB Rotos and Furman conditioners for protecting my gear,  Sennhieser mics and every sound guy that can run a board without feedback...  Those that can't know who they are...  Keep your day job, please! 

 

Every great band is led by someone who provides musical creativity and shear genius that inspires mind-blowing sound.

 While Jeff is not that guy, his Southern Rock and Latino influences create a seldom witnessed blend of head banging rock and smooth stylish grace.  Like a good bottle of Jack, his sound offers a unique spirit and essence which must be enjoyed responsibly.

Jeff's weapon of choice is his drop tuned Gibson powered by an Ampeg head and delivered by a 4x10 Ampeg cabinet. RotoSound strings and worn Totex picks round out his low-end sound. Jeff believes that his bass must be felt as much as it's heard. His turn-ons include long walks on the beach and daisy duke shorts (worn by females). His turn-offs are rude people and granny underwear (worn by anybody).

Special Thanks To: the ''Glo'' for surviving the thumping during many hours of practice and encouraging my musical interests. The bass tech's at SteveCo Productions for knowing how to solder and knowing the difference between positive and negative. GC for always being there to fill my needs.  My ''Mates'' for their patience during my learning curve and the hours of enjoyment I experience at practice. Finally, ''Mom'', for the piano lessons I received as a child which set the foundation for my "later in life" musical journey.

Mic's interest in music and percussion began when he was very young. He had a friend who's older brother had a kit, and he would take any opportunity he could to get behind it. Its from there that it all began. As an enthusiast of drumming, He got his first kit when he was 14, a 5-piece Black Pearl Export.  He later learned his grandfather was a performing drummer, which added fuel to an already lit fire for his passion.

Growing up in the 80's his influences were driven by the hard hammering grooves of AC/DC (Phil Rudd), Rush (Neil Pert), Tesla (Troy Luccketta), and Iron Maiden (Clive Burr & Nicko McBrain).

Currently he thumps on a 5-piece Ludwig kit that was made in the mid to late 60's. His snare is a custom maple by Tama. Stands are by Sonor, Tama and Ludwig and the brass is predominately Sabian with the exception of the Zildjian high hats and splash.

Special Thanks To: My grandfather Roland Howell for the genes, Bobby Luna for taking an interest in a punk little kid, my buds Clint, Steve and Jeff for the friendship and opportunity to jam and get loud with...  thanks boys, and Mark Puschavich for the advice, but most importantly, to my soon to be wife Clarissa for all her support and willingness to put up with every aspect of being with a musician... I love you baby! I would like to also thank Ludwig Drums, Pearl Drums, Sabian and Zildjian cymbals, DW, MF, Guitar Center, Gator and ATA Cases.

 

 

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