The Non Prophets are a classic rock cover band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota known for digging into the deep cuts of beloved album rock — the songs that fans love but don’t always hear at cover band shows. We specialize in playing tracks from classic rock artists with passion and precision, focusing on the lesser-played gems rather than the obvious hits. This is our electronic press kit in case you were wondering.
The Non Prophets are experienced musicians with more than 30 years in the local and national, and international music scene. On lead vocals is John Hasseler, formerly of Sweet Revenge, Rolling Stones' tribute The Funkhouse, The Conkaroo's and John Hasseler and the Blasters. Lead guitar is Bob Doe formerly of The Center, Judy Garland's Ghost, The Longfellows and currently with Blue Groove. On bass is Geoff Bremner formerlly with of Idle/Idol, Simple Dish and the Alice Cooper tribute Sick Things. Drums is Clay Swanson formerly of The Widgets, The Center, Judy Garland's Ghost, Thunderheads, Dream Addict, Edie Rea and the Blaze Kings, Earthquakes and Heartaches, Petty Demons, White Sweater, Five Easy Pieces, and Heartbreaker. On keyboards is Dan Baumgartner also with Hornucopia and formerly with Luck Band, Bad Kitty, After Sundown, Mississippi Red Dog, The Neat Guys, The Jist, The Story, Fee-Boo-Lay, Jeffrey Joe Swan and the Slyders, and Hombres Azul.
A few samples from shows over the years
A deep track from the legendary Deep Purple
This is the stuff you don't hear other bands playing...