Band Background
Radio Ghost is a local rock band from the Fox Valley area.  Our band has become our
family and it shows in the way that we perform.  We like to perform a variety of  cover
music from classic rock to today's hits.  We love to have fun at our shows and enjoy
interacting with the people who come to party with us.  Come and check us out.  You
won't be sorry!  

We are in a transition right now as we say farewell to Christy, our lead singer, and say
hello to Kelly, our new lead singer.  (We love you Christy, and you will always be part of
our family).  Our music format will remain similar but look for some new songs at our
upcoming gigs.  So join us in welcoming Kelly aboard, but don't be surprised if Christy
drops by once in awhile for a guest appearance.
Kels (The Diva)

My mom says I was singing before could talk, so I guess I
was destined to be a musician.

It all started one night in Florida when I had been drinking
with my friends and there was a karaoke contest and the
prize was a $50 bar tab.  I sang, I won, we drank for free!!  
The next week we went back--I sang, I won, we drank for
free.  And the next week and the week after that.  Soon
there was a rule about not being able to win more than 3
times in a 6-month period.  I didn't get to sing, win, and
drink for free as much.

From there I hooked up with a guy who did a duo on a
Carnival Cruise ship and I became a lounge singer on the
MS Fantasy!  That was awesome!!!  When we left the
ship, we hooked up with some other musicians and did
"land" gigs as "The Touch."  I drank free again.

When I moved back to Wisconsin I decided to be an adult
and get my life in order.  I took awhile off to get my degree.  
I even got my hair cut--to look more
"professional"--WHATEVER!!  During this time I had to buy
my own drinks.   

After graduation I entered a contest with WAPL to be the
lead singer of their house band "Five O'Clock Traffic Jam."  
 It really opened some doors for me, and I was drinking for
free again.  From there I was in "Kelly's Heroes,"  "Diva and
the Dogs," and "Broke N' Ugly."  They were all great in
their own ways and I learned and grew so much (and I was
drinking for free).

Now I'm ready to Rock the House with "Radio Ghost" (and
drink for free, of course)
Kurt "Fretz" Miller

I wanted to play the guitar since I was four years
old.  I actually began playing back in 1978.  After
graduating from high school, I went on to study
music and audio engineering at UW Oshkosh
where I was trained in Classical Music.  I have
played in a variety of different musical ensembles
including Pop/Alternative, 80's Rock, Blues, and
Classical Chamber music.  All of these styles of
music and the experience that I gained from
playing them have made me the dedicated
musician that I am today.  
Ken "Kenner" Heer

I have played in various bands: Roxs,
Jailbreak, Agent, The Runaways, C C
Ryder, and of course, Radio Ghost, in my
20 years of gign' out. I've played some
guitar, a little keys, but the main thing that
gets me going is the bass.  I guess that's
why I've always went back to it. I love the
power it has live, the deep low end, the
feel of the blond neck, strokin' the
strings......I ...I....I.....guess I better keep
my mind on this bio. I have had a lot of
fun playing in this band.  We have a tight
knit unit that gives a lot of energy to our
shows every night.  Everyone does a
great job and we have fun playing
together. See you at the shows.   
Bill "Blisco" Bliskey

Our tender lil Bilbo was born in Tupelo Mississippi, the son of
poor black sharecroppers. The exact circumstances are still a
mystery. His early years were fraught with dangers and
perils, but he learned from his extended family the root of all
music. Now, being a white boy in a family band of Blues
musicians taught our young timekeeper many basic rules. By
the age of eleven, he'd gotten his first real drumset at a
rumage sale and spent hours a day forming the foundation of
his style. A little bit rock n roll, a little bit country. Donny and
Marie were big influences early on.

As our skin basher matured, he found an outlet for his
youthful angst in Heavy Metal and Thrash music. In a spat of
rebellion, he bought Metallica's Kill 'em All album and Slayer's
Hell Awaits and proceeded to forsake his family's tradition.
Much to his surprise, they accepted this revolutionary
change and pawned it off as the "black sheep syndrome".  
Close support followed him through those troubled years,
until finding himself many years later.

On a fateful night in the late 90's, out of the limelight for many
years, our intrepid drummer walked in on an open jam on the
seedy side of town. Inside, he found his musical brothers
playing and enjoying themselves to the sounds of his youth
and family. Immediately he found his soul brothers and new
life was born.

Although his musical journey has carried him far north of the
Mason-Dixon Line, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, he found his
history and connection. From that time forth, he has strived
to live up to his heritage with respect to the backbeat. After a
Southern Revival tour with an eleven piece horn band, our
skinbasher settled down to start a family of poor black
sharecroppers of his own. By pure accident, he found two
rockers looking to form a new band and the urge was too
strong to resist. The result of many years and member
changes has resulted in his most satisfying work to date.

Radio Ghost brings Bill the outlet to his gear fixation, he's
finally a founding member, and creativity beyond his
previous exploits. He has taken a shine (literally) to the show
and performance. A rather large DW Collector's kit and an
array of cymbals all standing high on a giant riser, lets our
tubsman let out his inner wild child. Wishing to be a frontman,
he plays with abandon and heart that only years of training
and experience can provide. Ma and Pa would be proud. His
groove is that good!
About the Band
Radio Ghost is:
Kelly Carpenter   
  Lead Vocals
Kurt Miller -
Guitar/Vocals
Ken Heer -
Bass/Vocals
Bill Bliskey - Drums