When most of the local entertainment industry thinks music they think Open Country Joy.  They have made a name for themselves within the region playing with others that have moved up in the world including: Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs, Mark Pickerel, Flowmotion, Vicci Martinez, and Red Means Go.  With influences that run the gambit of musical talent and inspiration including: Clapton, Phish, Aretha, Jerry Reed, Pearl Jam, and countless others; OCJ is a musical group that has some of the greatest musicians the Northwest has to offer.  Brandon, Jeff, Seth, and Matt make up one of the premier Central Washington bands and with the release of their first studio album, Gettin' Strange, OCJ has the potential and the fortitude to become one of the premier bands in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  Open Country Joy's brand of Country Funk is a fun filled dance music that is played to better the souls of others for years to come.  The members of OCJ know that there is nothing more personally gratifying than making a bunch of people shake their asses on the dance floor.  The fans of OCJ will quickly tell you that there is nothing better then doing so.  Anyone who listens to the melodies of Open Country Joy will soon learn to love them, and they will find themselves unable to keep from moving and grooving to the songs.

Brandon Brooks - Guitar and Vocals - Brandon's Bio Page

Jeff Dermond - Bass and Vocals - Jeff's Bio Page

Seth Garrido - Guitar, Sax, Percussion and Vocals - Seth's Bio Page

Matt Rieger - Drums - Matt's Bio Page