MEET THE BAND
Greg "Coletrain" Cole
Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Greg was born in a small town. Yes, that same small town with the pink houses. His journey in music started when he was a just a boy, watching his family play. He was introduced to the blues by his older brother. Greg began singing and playing harmonica about thirty years ago and was the front man for several popular bands in Southern Indiana. He relocated to the Wilmington area in 2009 and is excited to be a part of the local music scene. Over the years he has developed his own unique style and tone. His biggest influences are Junior Wells, Little Walter, and RJ Mischo, to name a few.
Frank " Right Reverend" Reisser
Lead Guitar, Vocals
When Frank was no more than a boy, he went to the crossroads to sell his soul to the devil. It was a Kia Soul, and he went to Crossroads Used Cars in Newark, New Jersey. And it probably wasn’t really the devil, although the guy’s name might have been Devlin. But he did have a pointy beard. Anyway, Frank does make an ungodly racket on his guitar. And he likes people to give him free drinks.
Todd Grenier
Bass Guitar
Born in Las Vegas, NV, Todd became interested in learning the bass at the age of 13. By his freshman year in high school, he had relocated to Maine and had started his first band, a trio named Mad Hatter. They saw local success, covering popular hard rock, metal and alt-rock songs through the 90's at numerous clubs and festivals all over Maine.
After their breakup in 2000, Todd went on to play in a couple of other similar cover acts before moving to Rhode Island in 2003. There, he formed a new trio which came to be known as The If, a fully original prog/experimental rock outfit. They recorded two LP's together. Todd left the project and moved to NC in 2023.
Opportunity arose quickly for Todd to join the Papa Midnight Band, taking on his first role as a blues bassist in over 30 years of musicianship. He has proven himself a great fit to round out the band, bringing his alt-rock and heavy metal roots aboard to add depth, energy and attitude to every show.
Brian Dukate
Drums
Brian “BabyFace” Dukate grew up outside Pittsburgh and has been slinging sticks for over 52 years. A seasoned drummer with roots in Jazz, Country Rock, Hard Rock, Country, R&B, and Blues, he’s played just about everything—and played it well.
After moving to North Carolina in 2022, Brian jumped into the local blues scene and quickly made his mark. His versatility, power, and groove made him a natural choice when the opportunity to join Papa Midnight came knocking.
With a style that locks in perfectly with the band’s high-energy set list and musical direction, Brian brings punch, precision, and pure feel to the Papa Midnight rhythm section.