Cover Story

• Shannon Roberts - Lead Vocals
• Susan Lucht - Drums, Vocals
• John Van Acker - Lead Guitar, Vocals
• Ron Joplin - Guitar, Keyboards
• Kevin Venables - Bass, Vocals
• Brent Boisvert - Bass, Vocals

Are you looking for Oregon and Washington's best event and party band? Look no further than Cover Story! A 7-piece group featuring top notch professional musicians who bring decades of experience to your event. With 4 outstanding vocalists, Cover Story has played some of the top venues in Portland such as the Crystal Ballroom, Venue Pearl and our very own Portland Rose Garden, but what we really would like to do is play YOUR special event. Cover Story brings a wide variety of styles and sounds to the stage. Featuring Shannon Roberts on lead vocals, this powerhouse singer delivers a high energy performance you won't soon forget. The band performs the best mix of hits and party music from the last 5 decades and will gladly cater the song list to your event, including special requests. Always engaging and professional, Cover Story knows how to get your party started and rocking until the end of the night. Using state-of-the-art sound gear, lights and equipment, this band always sounds like they just jumped off the record! Don't trust your special event to anyone else, let us help you plan an evening to remember.

Group Bios:

Susan Lucht - Drums/Vocals:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where Susan began her musical career. Beginning with guitar at the age of 8, she was drawn to drums and percussion instruments by 11. She has worked as an orchestral percussionist as well as a drummer in rock and blues bands. Since relocating to Oregon, she has played in several popular northwest cover and blues bands. Adding background vocals, a solid beat and high energy to the mix, Susan is more rock star than a second grade teacher. (Her day job...)


Ron Joplin - Lead Guitar:
Ron began playing guitar at age 7, and has studied under the late Steve Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd fame. Ron has opened for acts such as Elvin Bishop, Charlie Daniels, Brooks and Dunn, Billy Dean, Confederate Railroad, and Asleep at the Wheel. He also did extensive studio work with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Ron relocated to Vancouver in 1997 and has played with many top local bands, including previous collaboration with vocalist Shannon Roberts.

Kevin Venables - Veteran club and session player Kevin Venables brings a rock solid bag of big-bass licks to the rhythm section. He has worked in a variety of mediums: radio, theater, dance, and musical groups. After getting a degree in business communications from Portland State University, he worked on the air at several Portland radio stations. Kevin has worked with such local performers as Jim Mesi, Mel Solomon, Ralph Black, and Jon Newton, also performing as a vocalist with the Oregon Symphony Pops and the Seattle Symphony Pops. Kevin performed in a variety of musical groups, most recently in the popular local band – Wiseguys. Kevin is a master at the bass and is loved by all of his band members.

Shannon Roberts - Lead Vocals:
Shannon is truly the shining star in Cover Story. With her powerhouse vocals and professional stage presence, she has led some of the region's top bands such as the Portland Blues Broads, Bambini and the Curves, Haywire, and The Stage Door Johnnies. She has performed at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, Portland Trail Blazers games, the Crystal Ballroom, Rose Garden and many more. Able to perform a wide range of styles and genres, Shannon never fails to wow audiences.

Jesse Cox is a 28 year old lead guitarist/singer
who specializes in guitar awesomeness,
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Jesse Cox was
educated in Boston at the Berklee College of Music and is a private guitar instructor at Beacock's Music in Vancouver. Jesse has played in several cover and original bands, ranging from Beatles tributes to traditional Jazz, to an AC/DC Tribute band playing the role of Angus Young. he is also a guitar teacher at Beacocks. Jesse is truly a magnificent addition to this band.


Brent Boisvert - Bassist: Originally from Las Vegas, NV, Brent started performing music at age 5 and by the time he got through Jr high school he was proficient in just about every instrument in the band room. He has played venues from Hawaii to Carnegie Hall. He settled in the Pacific Northwest with his wife in 1992 and since then he performed with a variety of local musical groups, including the "One More Time Around Again Marching Band" and several "Gypsy jazz" bands in the Portland area, but his favorite is holding down the low end for Cover Story!

• Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
• At Last - Etta James
• Better Than Love - Griffin House
• Blame it On Your Heart - Patty Loveless
• Blister in The Sun - Violent Femmes
• Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
• Closing Time - Semisonic
• December - Collective Soul
• Don't Stop Believin - Journey
• Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow - Fleetwood Mac
• Everybody Need Somebody - Blues Brothers
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Game Of Love - Santana
• Gimme One Reason - Tracy Chapman
• Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
• Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
• How Far is Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
• Hurt So Bad - Susan Tedeschi
• I Just Want to Make Love to You - Foghat
• I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick
• I've Never Been to Spain - Three Dog Night
• Jackson - Johnny Cash
• Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satellites
• Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle
• Last Dance With Mary Jane - Tom Petty
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Long Train - Doobie Brothers
• Love of My Life - Sammy Kershaw
• Love Me Like A Man - Bonnie Raitt
• Love Shack - B-52's
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Mercy - Duffy
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Mustang Sally - Traditional
• My Girl - misc.
• Only The Lonely - The Motels
• Our Lips Are Sealed - Go-Go's
• Piano Man - Billy Joel
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Remember When - Alan Jackson
• Reminiscing - Little River Band
• Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
• Rock This Town - Stray Cats
• Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
• Some Kind Of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
• Son Of A Preacher Man - Etta James
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Take Me To The River - Talking Heads
• Take on Me - A-Ha
• Takin' Care of Business - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
• The Middle - Jimmy Eats World
• Tush - ZZ Top
• When You Say Nothing At All
• White Wedding - Billy Idol
• Wicked Game - Chris Issak
• With or Without You - U2
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• You and Me - Lifehouse
• You Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Coverstory did a wonderful job at our giant wedding!! Kept the party atmosphere going and their set list was great!!! Can't wait to have them play again soon for us! Thank you! You made our reception exactly what we expected it to be. Free Bird!!! :) -- Emily D, St Paul, OR, 11/11/2011
• Cover Story was extremely accommodating. They invited us into their homes, helped me outline the events of the reception, and thoroughly entertained our guests. I highly recommend this band for your wedding or any function for that matter where you really want to shake it up. They are professional and they really know how to appeal to a very diverse crowd and get them up on the dance floor. -- Heather B, Parkdale, OR, 9/24/2011
• Cover Story did an AMAZING job at our wedding. They took the time and learned our first dance and even learned the song that I danced with my dad to. Cover Story had all the guests dancing and having a blast during the reception. All the music was upbeat and very appropriate for a wedding reception. All the guests were impressed with all the different styles of music and raved how great they sounded. I would recommend this band to anyone who is looking for a talented and a wonderful sounding band. We had a wonderful day and having Cover Story there made the day even better. -- Annette D, Molalla, OR, 8/6/2011
• They were a real hit at our annual alumni reunion, rocking the stage and keeping people dancing from start to finish! They sound great, cover a wide range of popular music that appealed to a wide cross-section of ages, and had a high-energy stage presence. I received a number of post-event compliments on the band. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a fun party! -- Ken H, Portland, OR, 6/25/2011
• WOW! Cover Story was PERFECT. We really needed some organization in pulling off this surprise and without hesitation the bands Manager Susan really stepped up to help us with the planning, timing and organization of this very special event. I have never booked an event like this, especially one On-Line and we couldn’t have been more pleased. We had so many people asking us where we found you and how could they hire you for their party’s. Thank you, we couldn’t have pulled this off without you guys, especially Susan and we really appreciate all the extra special attention to detail that made our event a very special one for our family. -- Harrison V, Vancouver, WA, 11/19/2011
• Our experience exceeded our expectations!! I would recommend this group for any occasion. We received many compliments throughout the evening. Their sound, song choice and professionalism was more than I could ask for. Char -- Charlotte C, Washougal, WA, 2/19/2011
• Cover Story is one of a kind. What a truly awsome sounding band. They definately were a hit at the party. Everyone of all ages commented on how good they were. They are very versitile to honor guest's requests of all eras from country, blues to rock n roll. You guys are AMAZING!! -- Sandy W, Vancouver, WA, 3/12/2011
• We hired Cover Story for a holiday party at the Crystal Ballroom. What a great venue, but also, what a GREAT band! They played all the great classics we love and a few new ones also. They were very professional, both before the party (dealt with the venue directly since I had no clue about power, lighting, sound, etc.) and during the performance. The age range was great, but everyone had fun. Whether they were listening at their table or dancing the night away, my staff thoroughly enjoyed every minute! Thanks for the great night and the wonderful memories! -- Liza A, Portland, OR, 12/11/2010
• We hosted our first annual NW BMW Motorfest for the Oregon BMW CCA. We were looking for a band to play a good general selection of music and Cover Story was recommended to us. We listened to them online and hired them. They blew us away. They exceeded our expectations and the feedback from those that attended the event was extremely positive. The band rocks! We look forward to hiring them again. And its so cool to see a female drummer. Susan, you rock girl! The band is very talented and enjoyed the variety that you all sang and played. Great voices and awesome talent. Thank you all, Anthony and Ligia Werre. -- Anthony W, Portland, OR, 9/25/2010
• Professional, talented, and good natured. A group anyone should consider to fullfill a special evening. Their sounds generated enthusiasm in the crowd, and they read their audience well. -- Mauricio C, Salem, OR, 8/14/2010
• The entire band was extremely professional,entertaining and timely. They have a great sense for the audience and played the appropriate type and songs at the time. Great band! I highly recommend them. -- Trang M, Portland, OR, 8/5/2010
• What a great night! Cover Story is a FIVE STAR act and they are absolutely FANTASTIC! The Vocals, Professionalism and Musicianship this band has are EXCEPTIONAL. We were all blown away by the vocals and music, we also loved the song list because it had something for everyone. Cover Story even stepped up to help MC our award ceremony without hesitation. Our event was a complete success and everyone was happy and dancing till the end of the night just like we wanted them too. We would recommend Cover Story to anyone wanting to hire live entertainment for their special event, they were wonderful to work with. -- Bob S, Astoria, OR, 6/26/2010
• Great Band everyone had fun -- Cory C, Ridgefield, WA, 7/4/2010
• They did great, everyone enjoyed them. They learned our first dance that was super special to us. I would hirr them again ! Thanks so much. -- Wendy M, Happy Valley, OR, 6/5/2011

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