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Getting to Know GMC 

Imagine if Fleetwood Mac started in the '90s as a bunch of midwesterners chasing sunsets, music, and rain. Well OK, one guy is from Idaho, but you get the point. Four westward seekers stumbling ‘round Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood with their own unique twang. 

As jam sessions happened, classic grooves found fresh new melodies and GMC created their own blend of catchy, folky, and soulful songs that make you want to sing along. GMC delivers murder ballads, songs born from hard-won wisdom, and at least one catchy tune about the importance of baking a pie. GMC’s four songwriters each have a voice of their own, but when combined, the group’s chemistry brings a rare alchemy to the stage. 

Through decades of experience recording and touring in the Seattle scene, members of GMC have played just about every venue in town. 

Wheels by Michela Miller

Down River by Dave Hill Jr.

Nest by Michela Miller with GMC

Meet the Band

Jack Quick: Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Dobro 

A pure musical talent and experienced songwriter and sideman, Jack Quick moved to Seattle in the 90s from Michigan. Jack’s former sideman duties include tours with Joy Mills Band, Silverhands, and his own bluegrass group. While touring with Silverhands, Quick became a dear friend and collaborator with GMC bassist and songwriter Mikel McDermott. Quick also made his mark on the Pioneer Square scene in the 90s with his band The Holy Endorphins which featured drummer (and now songwriter for GMC) Dave Hill Jr.

Mike McDermott: Vocals and Bass

McDermott plays in a long list of Seattle country, rock, and folk groups including Michael Cepress, Kelly Van Camp, Darci Carlson, and Joy Mills among others. Mike is also an accomplished drummer, songwriter and guitarist and has toured Europe with his own band Silverhands.

Michela Miller: Vocals, Guitar

Michela Miller grew up singing and performing with her family in southern Ohio. She made her way to Seattle after pit stops in Fairbanks, Alaska, and Nashville, Tennessee, singing and writing music along the way. Michela has released two solo albums, one of which was written while an artist in residence at Gettysburg National Military Park for the National Parks Arts Foundation. 

Dave Hill Jr.: Vocals, Drums and Keyboards 

Dave has been playing drums on both coasts for over 30 years. In the 90s, he toured and recorded two albums with Inflatable Soule fronted by Peter Cornell. He also collaborated with Michael Shrieve (Santanta), J.R. Rhodes, Brad Houser, James Rotondi, McKinley, and many others. Learn more about Dave’s more recent journey into songwriting.

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Wheels by Michela Miller

Down River by Dave Hill Jr.

Nest by Michela Miller with GMC