About Us

Mira Singh-Lead Vocalist/Song Writer -Mira is a Wisconsin/Illinois Stateline Girl. Mira's vocal skills were developed A Capella style.  Mira toured throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota with her Clinton High School Acapella Team. Mira commands 4 octaves and trends to the Jazzy-Blues genre. Mira's song writing is heartfelt with the introspection we all need to hear. She has mastered the Recording Studio during Spring 2024. It is rare that a vocalist can pull-off recordings with one or two takes, but watch out, this vocalist is going to own any live venue.  Mira dedicates her singing and writing to her family and closest friends who have always been there to support her. 

Jeff "The Velvet Hammer" Mondt  -Jeff” The Velvet Hammer” Mondt - Jeff is a State Line area Drummer. Mentored by veteran Bob Divita, Jeff brings rapid power to the drum kit. Throughout his career including spots in Chicago, he has that Monster Man Jam that will not allow you to stay in your seats. Get ready for that thump and jump.

"Bitter Suite" - Bitter Suite is a Euro/Latin Raver. His blend runs from Blondie to Roxette to Marley. Eclectic in nature Bitter Suite is the alter consciousness of the band. The Bands newest inhabitant to State Line hails from 3 continents where he adapted his "chipping" style to Guitar.

Bitter Suite a Poet for Blind Panik. Or "The man with the Golden Guitar". Every Band has a nutcase. Point of clarification, it’s this guy. Always a Les Paul heavy weighted guitar aficionado, Bitter Suite lives for live performances. Studio work is a sweetness, bringing things live for an audience is the essence of Blind Panik.. Approach him at your own risk, and be pulled into the Bitter Suite.  

Bob Rub – If you love any type of music and have been in the State Line you have heard Bob and discovered what a magician can do behind the keyboard. This RAMI award winning Artist honed his craft at Rock Valley College (Associate of Art), Eastern Illinois University (Bachelor in Music Cum Laude), and Northern Illinois University (Masters of Music). Daily Bob directs all things Music at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. 

Bob is a Jazz pianist and Fusion/Rock keyboardist. His blend of piano to synth to organ creates seamless joy. You will hear Bob with “The Mike Williamson Trio “, “The Groove Hotel “and now with Blind Panik. Bob sessions in with Blind Panik Courtesy of ASCAP. Bob lives life for his family, spirituality, and music. In Blind Panik, Bob brings the creativity for building hooks and those “OH MY “moments on Lead.

Chris Gulley - Lead Guitarist “Chris Gulley appears courtesy of BMI Music”

32 year old Chris Michael G. from Rockford IL has immersed himself in music for over a decade, drawing inspiration from Southern Rock and Jam Band legends. As a lead guitarist and vocalist, he has had the privilege of working with a variety of cover and original bands, honing his craft on stages large and small. His passion for songwriting has led to credits with several bands, showcasing his ability to blend storytelling with dynamic riffs