Mike Murphy

Growing up in Spring Hill, Kansas, this small town rocker always had huge dreams with his music. Although he learned the piano early on, it wasn't until he got his first guitar at the age of 14 that he found his true love for music. Inspired by many bands such as Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Guns N Roses, Pearl Jam, and Led Zeppelin, his favorite band of all-time is Metallica. It wasn't long before Mike was writing and recording his own songs in his parent's basement with a karaoke machine. Since their house was also a business (Big Foot Kennels), the audience was NOT your typical audience. " I can still remember being in middle of recording a song only to have a dog start howling in the background. Not sure if they were singing along, or screaming in horror, but they made one hell of an audience! ".

After graduating college from Emporia State University, Mike began working as a computer programmer for DST Systems, Inc in 1999. When he's not absorbed into work or music, he enjoys playing sports such as basketball, softball, and the occasion game of golf.

Mike takes his music very seriously when he's writing or playing songs. " To me, the lyrics behind a song are just as important and powerful as the music itself. Some bands write songs about nothing...and don't get me wrong, they sound great--but I could never do it ". His ultimate dream is to have their music be heard across the world. " Yeah, being rich and famous would be nice, but all I really want is for our songs to be heard on the radio one day. I want to create songs that people will listen to, relate to, and remember forever ." His favorite Sunny Side Down original is "Make You Mine" .

" I owe all of my success to my parents, my family and friends who have supported me throughout the years, and of course, to all the fans who have been there for us--ready and willing to let us rock you all night long! Thank you all very, very much ."

Special Thanks

Pegi, Ryan, Mom, Dad, Chris, Fletch, Terie, Kyle, Allie, Toni, Eva, Ralph, Rod, Wanda, Jeff K., The boyz of Sunny Side Down for all their hard work and patience (you guys truly rock!!), Gayla H., Alisa P., Chris P., Scott L., Darren A., Babi M., Kris L., Lucas T., Lee G., Chris P., Charles, Nate R., Joe B.& Nate H. (The Big Delicious), Dan H., Courtney C., Mike P., Amy V., Amy F., Jill C., Jeannie E., Fred B., Aaron H., Suzanne P., Pete P., Sean, Mickey, Kristen, Jamie, Mark, Michelle, Chris & Tera, Kathy & Robert, Mark P., Mark S., Eric P., Vic & Jimmy (John's Big Deck), Slade, John Doe--the dude who sacrificed the mullet hat, Jane Doe--the bachelorette chick who grinded us all while we were playing, and who could forget...The Angry Chicken.

Chris Huber

He was a corn fed Iowa boy who loved listening to 80's hair metal. Bands like Poison and Bon Jovi made him realize he wanted to learn guitar. His parents bought a Fender Squire Strat and sent him to lessons. His guitar playing didn't quite take off until high school where he met up with a friend and found his true love of the guitar. He even built his own guitar! Inspired by music of the day and friends who like to jam, he taught himself to play. “I always wanted to play guitar, I just needed to learn it my way!”

After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, Chris began and still is working as a computer programmer/consultant for Cerner Corporation.

When Chris finds some free time he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and of course, jamming with the SSD boys.

“I've always wanted to play in a band that plays the music that I grew up with.”

“The thing I love most about playing in this band is the energy that we create. The crowd gets up and rocks with us. It is feeling you can't explain.”

Special Thanks

Chris would like his thank his lovely wife Jean for her support with the band and life, his two little sweethearts Alayna and Avery. Also would like to thank his Mom, Dad, Lindsey, Molly, Cannon, Gaskill, Quass, Eric A., Jay B., Andy O, Jorge G, The boyz of SSD for sharing the dream!!!, Darren A., Babi M., Kris L., Lucas T., Nate R., Joe B.& Nate H. (The Big Delicious), and Aaron H..

I would like to especially thank all the SSD fans for making this dream a reality.

Dave Pacer

This guy grew up in Chicago listening to 80's rock.  His favorite all-time band is Iron Maiden.  David has been playing the drums since the age of 12.  He grew up playing in the footsteps of his father.  His father Greg Pacer was the drummer in a 60's rock band and also led the percussion line up for the National Champion drum and Bugle Core  "The Cavaliers".  Greg gave David his first 4-piece gray marble Ludwig drum set.  "Drums have always been a part of my life, and I hope to continue to expand my skills as Sunny Side Down expands into new ventures and songs. 

By day, David is a financial advisor for Lincoln Financial Advisors where he shares strategic financial ideas with people. His direct # of 913-323-3267, or check the website www.lfakansascity.com . By night, David loves to jam with the crew from Sunny Side Down.  "We are very versatile and love to play a variety of music.  We love the new hits, but also love to rock out on old classic favorites like CCR". 

" Most of all, we appreciate and want to thank our fans.  With out you, we would not be where we are today.  Keep showing up and hitting the dance floor ".

James Huey

James grew up in Moosejaw Saskatchewan as a walnut but quickly grew to become the worlds most powerful bean. He was ate at some time, the exact date is still unknown, by a young Kansas City boy and began his ploy for world domination. James received his wooden leg and artificial spleen during the Punic Wars while riding one of Hannibal's war elephants. He received his first instrument years ago, it was a pan flute, and he would enjoy jumping out from behind bushes scaring small children, livestock, and grasshoppers.

“I always liked playing Guitar because I have hands, if I didn't I wouldn't be very good at it.”

By day James is a mild mannered reporter for the Daily Planet by night he is a piece of our most primal lust bent on world domination, silky smooth panties, and really comfortable shoes.

“If I didn't play bass I'd play with myself so now I do both. That could hurt, it may even kill you, so stay out of trees before climbing.”

James enjoys long walks on the beach, running naked through barberries, standing on his head, and eating carrots. The life of James Huey cannot be fully understood until you pick up a copy of his autobiography “I once was a bean but now I'm not” in bookstores everywhere February 30, 2004.

Special Thanks

James would like to thank the following people in no specific order, rhyme, or reason; Miko Hughes, Barbie, Skipper, Ken, Optimus Prime, Voltron, Leese for all the love and the angst, Scooter, Fat Matt I would have never learned Mattinese if it wasn't for you, my papa bean, and mama bean, my other mama bean I have a step bean, Captain Fats aka Chris my bro, Jeff for something but I'm not sure yet, the inventor of wood wherever you may be, Timmy the one nut wonder, People who like paper, people who like couch stuffing, Louis Pasture, Albert Einstein, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Pat Boone, Lyle Lovett, Lewis and Clark, Poncho Via, the people who invented the fat pencils, fat crayons, and glue sticks, the letter “p”, the number “4”, and Darwin for the chance for this incredible journey.
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