Plan B
Plan B is a classic rock band that has played throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley for over 10 years.
Four musicians with over a hundred years of combined performing experience. They excel in classic rock and roll and also play many, many country songs, some blues, and even an occasional bluegrass number. It’s not unusual to hear back to back songs by Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Beach Boys and Bill Monroe, all performed with the high energy that they are known for. With over 200 songs in their repertoire, there is something for everyone when Plan B takes the stage.
The members of Plan B.
Preston (P.T.) Dabbs - P.T. has been playing music for over 25 years and is a founding member of the band. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the band. His vast knowledge of classic country music and eagerness to please a crowd means you never know what song he may pull out of his hat and have the band follow along.
Mike Cain - Mike Cain is the other founding member of the band. Mike has played music for over 35 years and has toured the eastern part of the United States with various bands. He is the bass player for the band and also sings lead and backing vocals. Mike is an expert at singing harmony and is a ballads best friend.
John Gallagher is the lead guitarist and keyboard player for the band. He also does lead and background vocals. John has been playing in bands for over 40 years. He has played in more bands as a kill time member or hired gun than probably anyone in the area. John has played more songs than most people have heard and he has never met a song he wouldn’t
Mike Buell is the drummer for the band. Mike has over 35 years of playing experience. He also sings lead and background vocals. He is the blues man in the group but loves to play western swing, classic rock; any kind of shuffle, and golf. His years of experience means when the beat is thrown down, you know ifs in the groove.
Plan B has opened up for .38 Special, The Temptations, Tanya Tucker, Sammy Kershaw, and other national acts. They have played the Marietta Sterwheel Festival and the Padcersburg Homecoming numerous times and have played many other firs and festivals throughout West Virginia and Ohio. They entertain at local clubs and events and also perform at private parties, weddings, and corporate functions.