Kevin Purcell – Lead Vocals, Harmonica

Kevin Purcell Welds Chicago Blues with Southern Rock:

Kevin Purcell grew up steeped in Chicago blues and inspired by Southern rock. Years of playing have earned Purcell his reputation as a smokin’ harmonica player, a powerful vocalist and a respected songwriter.

Singer/songwriter Kevin Purcell welds the gritty, back alley sounds of Chicago blues with the back roads soul of southern rock. Purcell delivers an intense, crowd-pleasing show.

He’s shared the stage with many great musicians and thrives on the magical connection between performer and audience. His shows are packed with great showmanship, high energy, intimacy, soul and plain ole’ fun.

He leads a band of alchemists bringing crowds to their feet. Purcell has successfully distilled the essence of his roots, the blues, and the great southern traditions that consistently enlighten us in a true and original musical experience.

Tony Root – Bass

A long-time veteran of the Chicago area music scene, Tony has recorded, hit the road, and shared the stage with many great musicians. His bass has laid the foundation for Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners for the last 30 years and most recently recorded and toured with 2-time Grammy nominee Gary Vincent. A stint with blues legend Son Seals is also on his resume.

His bands have shared the stage with numerous groups, including Deep Purple, Gov’t Mule, Robin Trower, the Dixie Dregs, the Steve Morse Band, Ten Years After, John Entwistle, CCR, Delbert McClinton…  

And, he continues to lay it down and tear it up with Rose Hill Revival!!

Dean Gagliardotto – Rhythm & Lead Guitar

Bill LeClair – Keyboard

Bill LeClair has been on the Chicago music scene since the late ’80s with the Woody Johnson Band and previously played with Kevin Purcell from 1997-2002 before rejoining the band in 2012.

Since then, he has played with Jimy Rogers and the Maud’s at festivals and clubs such as House of Blues, Hard Rock Cafe, The Park West, and Ravinia.

Bill also has played with Joe Moss at blues fests around the Midwest, as well as at Buddy Guy’s Legends, Blues on Halsted, and House of Blues to name a few.

Bill has sat in with groups in Milwaukee such as The Blue Rubies, Perry Weber and The DeVilles, Lonnie Brook’s son Wayne Baker Brooks, and he has also shared the stage with Elvin Bishop, Jimmy Johnson, Eddie Clearwater, Buddy Guy, and Lonnie Brooks.

Internationally speaking, Bill also played in Acapulco, the Bahamas, and Canada with some of the aforementioned bands and players.

And he is a pretty good dancer.

Pete Kruse – Drums, Percussion

From cover bands to original bands, it has been a great ride, back in the day with The Green Giants, sharing the stage with The Animals, Buckinghams, New Colony Six, Shadows of Knight to being in a well known Chicago Rock band, Madfox, to numerous bands since then, Thrillbilly, Ragtop Rodeo, West Side Heat with Steve Arvey, when the blues took hold. 

Playing with Honey Boy Edwards and Homesick James at the Porch, Chicago Blues Fest, to now working with Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners, a premier hard-rocking blues band with world-class originals and Rose Hill Revival: The Ultimate Allman Brothers Experience.

“I am blessed to be a part of a great group of musicians!  Drumming has been a life long passion, along with singing backups and leads, makes it all feel so right to me.”

Dave “Swanee” Swanson – Percussion, Vocals

Duane Allman wanted two drummers from the moment he started putting together what became the Allman Brothers Band. When Duane was asked why he wanted two drummers and he said, “because James Brown has two.”

With Rose Hill Revival, we have 2 as well and you’re going to love the Latin influence and sweet vocals of Dave “Swany” Swanson on percussion. 

Swany and Kruse have developed a unique relationship where the two of them became like one giant drummer—not because they play so alike, but because they play so differently, and yet, in sync. 

“Dr” Jay Kornick – Rhythm & Lead, Slide Guitar

A 40+ year seasoned rhythm, lead and slide guitar player, Jay’s experience is legendary including when he toured with John Prine. 

You’ll love the stinging twin leads from “Dr” Jay Kornick, and Dean Gagliardotto which are second to none in the true flavor of the Allman Brothers, not to mention his stellar well-honed slide work which is legendary!

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Billy McGuinn – Sound, Stage Tech

Billy McGuinn joined the Nightburners in 2006.

Bill started by simply carrying heavy equipment, but he’s since graduated to handling logistics, running the soundboard, and serving as confidante and personal assistant. (And..he still carries the heavy equipment.)

Bill’s background is in automotive repair and he is a certified arborist (tree guy). These have nothing to do with music, but they assist in problem-solving and the aforementioned carrying of heavy equipment.

Bill’s unique view and overall easygoing style keep the band entertained and on trajectory. His ability to continually manipulate a situation or object til he achieves the goal he is looking for is invaluable to the band.

Even without playing an instrument, Billy rocks!

Markus Loving – Web Development, Branding, Online Promotions

Markus joined with the band in 2016.

He started by creating our first digital EPK and has since graduated to handling all web development, social media, and online branding & promotions. 

Markus’ background is in online authority marketing, reputation marketing as well being a prolific public speaker and 2-time Bestselling author.  

His unique perspective and overall vision keep the band on their toes and on a trajectory. His ability to continually work with practically any situation ’til he achieves the goal he is looking for is invaluable to the band.

Even though he plays a different kind of keyboard, Markus still jams!