About Thunder Road!
'90s and Newer Music from the Women of Country!
Thunder Road is a rockin' country outfit bringing the party by cranking up the catchy hooks and big harmonies of '90s and newer tunes from the feisty women of country music! Delivering a crowd engaging show to get the party started and keep it going, Thunder Road's infectious enthusiasm and stage presence make this band the perfect choice for #1 country hits you will sing along to all night!
Meet the Band!
Janelle Kendall - Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Also rocking in Janelle Kendall's Perfect Storm, Walter's Wheelhouse, the Fifth Avenue Revue's Meat Loaf Tribute, and having joined in on occasion with Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks and Mason Dixon Line, Janelle knows her way around a stage, a rowdy crowd, and big and small venues, playing for hundreds of big and small events across Minnesota. '90s and newer women's country flows out of her like the small town hard-strummin' country-raised girl she is.
Judd Kramer - Guitar
Minneapolis guitarist Judd Kramer has worked across classic rock, '80s metal, new wave, and fusion. His credits include performing in a Mötley Crüe tribute, playing with the orchestra in theatrical productions of Little Shop of Horrors, and serving as lead guitarist for a Duran Duran tribute. Many skilled, he's played from '80s rock and to '90s grunge, so he's having a great time adding '90s country! Amongst Judd's current projects are a Van Halen tribute, an '80s new wave cover band, and a live performance act featuring film and video game scores. We welcome Judd to Thunder Road!
Roger Shattuck
Bass Guitar
Roger Shattuck grew up mostly in New Hampshire then enlisted in the Army as a bass guitarist in 1989. He served 23 years active duty with assignments including Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, the 8th Army in South Korea and deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Roger is a studio musician on electric, acoustic and stand up bass as well as plays all genres of music live, having opened for Tim McGraw and Larry the Cable Guy among others, plus backed many pros including Frank Gorshin, The Ink Spots, The Drifters, Sandy Patty, and recently, Tommy Stinson.
Albert Svenddal
Pedal Steel Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin
Albert's skill as a pedal steel legend put him in demand; he teaches, preaches and plays that steel impeccably! With years of experience in Nashville, in studio, and with many live bands since he was 12 years old, Albert adds depth, creativity and showmanship flair!
Terry Vermillion - Drums
The Drum Doctor himself - he's played all over the world and all kinds of music!
Thrilled to have him helping out this summer!
Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen
Vocals and Aux Percussion
The perfect completion to the big vocal harmonies of this crew, Carolyn's experience grew from folk's popular Random Road and jazzy Shaken Not Stirred to the Meat Loaf tribute huge vocals and the feisty-as-Thunder-Road Perfect Storm. Clear, strong and on the money every time, Carolyn is fun to watch and completes the unique vocal combo that is Thunder Road!
