Bios
WILSON PARKS
Wilson Parks grew up in the small town of Creswell, Oregon and began his musical studies at an early age. His parents, having noticed his consistent enthusiasm when it came to drumming on briefcases with pencils and composing beats on pots and pans, got him started on the drum set. 
He was also simultanously learning to play the piano (and able to play “jump”). He later decided to pick up the guitar and was soon composing his own songs. During his sophomore year of high school, he transferred from Creswell High to Cottage Grove in search of greater musical fulfillment. Shortly after, Wilson met Merlin during biology class and later started jamming in the band room. Later, Wilson introduced Merlin and his other band-class friend Thomas to his buddy in Creswell, Trevor. They began to jam and started to write catchy, groove-oriented music.
Wilson is currently studying music technology at Lane Community College and is an active participant in the Eugene Faith Center’s music group. His other interests include composition, lutherie, women and violent video games.
TREVOR HELT
Trevor Helt made the Great Escape on July 26th 1988 at 9:58am, right before Mcdonald's ceases to serve breakfast. He was raised in Creswell, Oregon as a country boy. At the age of 5 he cried his way home from kindergarden, which postponed his schooling for one year. After flunking out of kindergarden Trevor grew a passion for art, drawing, and eating play-dough. In middle school Trevor was inspired by his father's musicianship and began playing the guitar. Trevor slowly developed a style which mirrored great rock bands such as Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, and the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughn. Trevor continued his education at Creswell High School where had various musical projects with fellow school mates.
After getting one too many swhirlies Trevor packed up his bags, said goodbye to the only world he knew, and transfered schools 8 miles down south to Cottage Grove High School. Even though Trevor remained in the same house the whole time, life changed for Trevor. At his new school he met new friends that would help him launch his musical career. Shortly after graduation Trevor enrolled at the University of Oregon, where today he is earning a degree in Music and Business. Away from music Trevor also enjoys the finer things in life, such as constanly being active. Playing Basketball, riding his bike, and debunking rediculous conspiricy theories.
THOMAS HERITAGE
Thomas Heritage grew up in the small town of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Legend Has it he was born with a beard. He has two older brothers, David and Jonathan, who helped begin his musical career. 
His father and his grandfather were both bassists, which makes him a third generation bassist. He is currently a Jazz Studies major on scholarship at the University of Oregon. He has been a celebrated and award-winning bassist since before he was in high school. In his short career he has had the privilege of playing with the likes of Mike Denny, Toby Koinesberg, Phil Baker, Steve Owen, Jeff Johnson, Ron Stien, Rob Kohler, James Phillips and Dana Heitman. Thomas is also an accomplished electric bassist playing with the fusion band Yama Yama and rock bands Greenlander and Winston. He also did a short stint with the Blue Skies Big Band. He is currently the bassist for the tango dance band The Ghetto Avenue Boys. 
Thomas also plays with several school ensembles including the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Lab band II. He also heads up his own jazz group the Thomas Heritage Jazz Quartet. Thomas is an extremely versatile young musician with a lot of passion and technical facility. Thomas spends most of his time playing music and playing basketball. He also spends a great deal of time writing music. He writes for jazz groups and classical chamber ensembles. Thomas’ rock style is very heavily influenced by Flea, Les Claypool, and Krist Novoselic. Thomas’ favorite band of all time is Nirvana. He also enjoys Regina Spektor, Barenaked Ladies, Eminem, Obie Trice, 50 Cent, Sublime, Frank Zappa, Foo Fighters, Primus, Ben Folds Five, CAKE, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Christina Aguilera, D12, Dream Theatre, Jimi Hendrix, KoRn, Live, Red Hot Chili Peppers, N.E.R.D., Neutral Milk Hotel, Roger Clyne, and Tenacious D.
MERLIN SHOWALTER
Merlin Showalter was born and raised in the Bay Area of California, where he was a fan of skateboarding, violent cartoons, and loud bass-heavy hip-hop music. Life changed significantly when his family had moved to a rural home in the small town of Cottage Grove, Oregon. With no place to skateboard, no cable television, and relatively no demographic for urban hip-hop, Merlin found himself looking for something else to do. At the age of 13, Merlin purchased his first drum set and joined the rhythm section of the middle school jazz choir. Merlin maintained an active music schedule throughout high school, performing with various jazz and rock ensembles throughout the Willamette Valley. In his sophomore year of high school, Merlin co-founded Greenlander with his three buddies Thomas, Wilson, and Trevor. He began adding classical percussion to his repertoire during his junior year of high school after making the decision to study music at a higher level. Merlin is now enrolled in the music school at the University of Oregon, majoring in classical percussion performance with Charles Dowd. He plays in numerous jazz combos in and out of school. 
Classically, Merlin is a member of the University of Oregon Symphony, the Oregon Wind Ensemble, and the Oregon Percussion Ensemble, as well as various other chamber groups. Merlin has had the privilege of performing with many of the students and faculty at the University of Oregon as well as many artists throughout the Northwest, including the Emerald City Jazz Kings, the Eugene Ballet Company, the Oregon Festival of American Music, Inner Limits, Yama Yama, The Fauna, Blue Skies Big Band, Carl Woideck, Toby Koenigsberg, Gary Hobbs, Dana Heitman, Vicki Brabham, and many more.
In addition to performing, Merlin maintains a private teaching studio for both percussion and drumset. He also enjoys cooking, combing his hair, and expanding his knowledge of the world via audiobooks.