OUR BIOGRAPHY
A Sound Steeped in Connections
Whisky Trail is a four-time Best Band winning ensemble that performs classic rock covers throughout the region. While they can be a bit cheeky in their acronyms, they refer to their audience as Friends, not Fans.... and nothing is as satisfying as when Whisky Trail Friends are on their feet dancing the night away. Whisky Trail performs year round as either a three to five piece rock band, or a two to three piece acoustic band. For smaller footprints, our Kilted lead performs acoustically as Taste of Whisky. Our goal is to take you for a ride in the way-back machine, evoking the memories and nostalgia of your favorite tunes from simpler times. You are invited to follow us on Facebook (WhiskyTrail), Instagram or TikTok (@WhiskyTrailBand) or check our website at www.whiskytrailband.com. Facebook Events has the latest up to date information on upcoming performances. For booking information, please email WhiskyTrailBand@gmail.com.
Virgil Eagle
Lead Singer, Bass, Guitar
The ever-kilted Virgil, has been playing music for as long as he can remember, growing up in a family where music brought them together. Over the years he's played with small ensembles as a guest artist, including with his daughter, local performer Elaine. Summer 2021, he performed with local band No Promises before forming Whisky Trail at the end of the year with friends. A few months later, the band was honored to be awarded 2022 Wenatchee World's Best Band, followed by a second and third year World's Best Band for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Virgil performs as either as a solo, part of a duo, trio or even the full five-piece ensemble! Check out our Taste of Whisky for more information on the Kilted Crooner. #NormalizeTheKilt
Mike Lane
Guitar, Vocals
Mike saw Motley Crue and Ozzy in concert when he was 14. He began playing guitar the very next day. He later co-founded Champagne Alley, a hard rock band that performed extensively in the Spokane scene in the late 80’s and early 90’s. In exchange for studio time for his band, Mike contributed guitar work to several Spokane radio and television commercials during that era as well. After a hiatus filled with marriage, career, and fatherhood, Mike reunited with his former bandmates to release new music which is available on all platforms. He is thrilled to now be sharing the stage with Virgil and the other amazing WT musicians to celebrate the music he grew up listening to.
Homero Tamez
Drums, Percussion
Born in Weslaco, TX, Homero began his drumming journey when he was but a wee Mexican lad of 11 years old after experiencing a formative Rush concert, an event that led to "breaking his mom’s Tupperware with her wooden spoons." He has been playing drums "on and off for the last 40 years," with major influences spanning classic rock, hair metal, and 80s/90s alternative, while also citing country music as his first love.
His live music experience started in middle and high school garage bands. After a 13-year hiatus, he returned to drumming in 2005 and has since sat in for numerous bands, playing genres including Christian/Gospel, Tejano, Blues, and Rock. He co-founded the Ellensburg, WA based bands Under The Covers and The Canyoneros, played exclusively for the Rod Giles Band, and began performing with Whisky Trail in August.
Kim Hales
Drums, Percussion
Kim Hales is a Seattle-area drummer and lifelong gear-tinkerer with a passion for all things loud, precise, and built to last. As the original founder of High Voltage Seattle, Kim has been driving the band’s backbone for 12 years and counting, bringing his signature power, groove, and professionalism to stages across the region. He is also the co-founder and drummer for The Bel Reds, a tight and energetic power trio he has helped shape for 6 years and counting.
Offstage, Kim is a hands-on problem solver who loves fixing things, reading repair manuals, and tinkering around the house. He’s a fan of barrel-aged stouts, heavy red wines, motorcycles, dancing and any opportunity to spend time around animals. Most importantly, Kim is happily in a relationship with the gal he adores, finding balance between the roar of the drums and the quiet joy of a life well-loved.
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Jeff Kluth
Guitar, Vocals, Keys
Jeff has been performing in central Washington on guitar, keys, and cowbell since 2022 with country bands American Honey and Genevieve. Prior to that he performed in several west side bands over the decades such as Hall Pass, Inside Outlaws, and Sector 7G. He very much enjoys the sights, sounds, and smells of live rock and roll and always has a blast partying it up and making new friends with the Whisky Trail band. More leather, more fog, more cowbell !
Elaine Eagle
Keyboard, Vocals
Berklee School of Music graduate, 50% of the local band End of the Line, female lead and pianist in the Pink Floyd Tribute Band Artemidorus; and professional singer songwriter solo artist since 2015, Elaine is one busy lass! You can catch her all over the world with Windstar cruise line, or around the region performing original and covers, classical, pop, folk, and rock at a variety of venues. Elaine was welcomed to the Whisky Trail Family in 2022 as part of our "Taste of Whisky" subgroup, but now we're blessed to share any stage her busy schedule allows. i