ABOUT
Formed in 2022, FlashDrive is a powerhouse act and is bringing stagecraft, digital media, great music, and a party atmosphere to your event. We have over 100 years of combined music experience.
Mike comes from a long line of professional musicians in his family, Robert was a Hollywood touring musician and a member of ASCAP and Frank was a Bay Area touring musician.
FlashDrive is working to bring a high-energy show and proving to be a force to be reckoned with on stage.
FlashDrive is Mike Wall (Vocals, Guitar), Robert Modica (Bass), Frank Alsing (Vocals, Drums).
Producer: Robert Modica
Music Director: Mike Wall
Recording Engineer: Robert Modica
Mixing Engineer: Frank Alsing.
Mike's Influences: Journey,Sammy Hagar,
Boston, Pearl jam, George Strait, Eagles, Led Zep, Cars, Doobies Brothers, ACDC,
Foreigner
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Mike Wall - Vocals, Guitar, Music Director, Co-Founder
Long time native of the Central Valley. Came from a long line of musicians. Father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all professional singers, musicians and/or songwriters. Most of my siblings are somehow involved in music as well . I sang in the men's glee and choir all through High School, which encouraged me to pick up the acoustic guitar when I was 17 to aid in my vocals. I started my first real band in my early 20s and never looked back. Since then I've been in numerous local bands and projects, including some projects up in the Bay area for a while. I once created my own Eagles tribute project, and played in local bars, restaurants, park events, and opening acts, using a multi-vocal effects processor for my harmonies. I've written some of my own music as well as co-wrote for other projects in the past involving different types of rock (blues, alternative, pop, heavy, christian, and some country). Music is my passion and performing is my solace. As co-founder of FlashDrive my mission is to differentiate from the rest of the other local bands in the area and bring the best show possible and energize the audience.
Mike uses the following gear
Fender Guitars
Gibson Guitars
Schecter Guitars
Fender Amps
Robert Modica (AKA Robby Ghoulz) - Bass, Producer, Recording Engineer, Co-Founder
I started playing guitar at the age of 16 but it wasn't until 2004 that I started my musical journey on bass with the short-lived band No Gravity. By 2005 I was the guitarist/bassist for ROOM 1202. My very first show with ROOM 1202 was onstage at the Whiskey A Go-Go. During my time with ROOM 1202, they were awarded the Best Electronic Rock Band by the Inland Empire Music Awards. We were featured on local TV and radio and opened for several national acts. During this time I became a member of ASCAP. In 2007 I joined the jam band Gina Hates Me and it was a great experience and pushed me as a musician, 2009 I toured with the rockabilly band 3 on the Tree. In 2010, I joined up with keyboardist Joe Pagano and Drummer Jason “Turtle” Hoehn and was the bassist for the nu-metal band Voting with Bullets. Additionally during that time I worked and recorded my bass parts and was featured on their debut album. 2012 Voting with Bullets morphed into Shadow Kaster and once again I was pulling double duty playing both guitar and bass. After that, I took a 9-year hiatus from music. In 2021 during Covid, I got back into music and haven’t looked back. As co-founder of FlashDrive, it’s my mission to bring a high energy professional-produced show to every show we play.
Robert uses the following gear
Ibanez Bass
Peavey Bass
Squier Bass
Trace Elliot Bass Amp and Speakers
sE Electronics Microphone
SoundCraft UI24R Mixer
Stage Trax 3
Harbinger PA Systems
XVIVE Wireless
Robert's Influences: VNV Nation, Mesh, The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Suicidal Tendencies, The Misfits, Jimmy Hendrix, Moody Blues, Duran Duran,
Iron Maiden
Frank's Influences: The Beatles,Yes,
Genesis, Tower of Power, Return to Forever, Dave Wekel, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Rush
Frank Alsing - Drums, Vocals, Mixing Engineer
I was born and raised in the Bay Area and I'm influenced by bands I saw at the time like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Who and Led Zeppelin. I started playing drums at clubs when I was 18. In 1977 I joined Stagecoach which featured Jeremy Storch who had 2 solo records on RCA. Eddie Money recorded one of our songs called Call on Me. In 1979 I played in a progressive rock band called Synape which was in the style of Yes, ELP and Kansas. This was like going to music school, playing long complicated songs with many time signature changes. In 1980, I joined Pearl and the Kosmic Blues Band. This featured Pearl Heart who sang a song with Bette Midler in the movie The Rose. We also had Sam Andrew and Snooky Flowers from Janis Joplin's band The Kosmic Blues Band. We went on tour, played concerts and appeared on TV. Since moving to Visalia and Hanford, I have played in several bands such as The Black Water Blues Band, The AJM Band and The Juke House Dogs. I am currently playing with FlashDrive.
Frank uses the following gear
DW drums
MAPEX Drums
Sabian Cymbals
Zildjian Cymbals
2024 Special Guest performers
Paul’s influences: Alex Lifeson, John Petrucci, Chris DeGarmo, George Lynch, Randy Rhoads, Kirk Hammett, Iron Maiden, Triumph , King Diamond + More!
Paul Colleta
Guitarist, Guitar Instructor, Studio/Session musician.
(CrackerJack, Overdrive, Audio Coffee, Jaded, Shattered)
Paul Uses The Following Gear:
ESP/LTD Guitars
Epiphone Guitars
Kramer Guitars
EVH 5150 III
Seymour Duncan
PowerStage 700
Mesa Boogie 2x12 cab
Marshall 1960b 4x12 cab
Line 6 Helix
Line 6 HX Stomp XL
Sennheiser Evolution Wireless
Digitech Drop
Jeremy Fatica
Multi-instrument musician and instructor. Works with Country Star JJ Brown, GenFM, Linds
Jeremy Uses The Following Gear:
Michael Kelly Triple 50 Guitar
Line 6 HX Stomp XL
Tyler Kavookjian
Guitarist and Vocalist. Works with What Comes Next, Spirit of Rush, and Hyde Syde
Past performers
FlashDrive 1st band promo photo with the 2022 original Members
1st promo photo with the 2023 Lineup
Previous Band Members who have contributed to FlashDrive,
Chris Legion - Lead Guitar 2024
Marc West - Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals 2023
Dana Carney - Drums, Vocals 2022
Izzy Rodriguez - Lead Guitars 2022
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