Born on the Bayou
Commotion is America’s #1 tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, a four-piece ensemble of industry veterans with decades of collective experience in major-label recording, session work, and national touring. This is not a local act—it’s a theater-grade production engineered for prestigious venues, festivals, casinos, and performing arts centers.
Each member brings unparalleled expertise to the stage, delivering an authentic, high-energy performance that captures the soul and power of CCR’s timeless catalog. From the iconic bayou grooves to the electrifying rock anthems, Commotion recreates the magic with precision and passion.
With a turn-key approach and a commitment to excellence, Commotion stands as the definitive choice for talent buyers seeking a reliable, impactful, and unforgettable musical experience.
Steve McLain began performing at age five with Irish folk band The Old Triangle and went on to earn top honors for vocal performance throughout school. After releasing his solo album Townie in 2000, he formed Jefferson County Green Band, recording four albums and sharing stages with major national acts. Steve now brings lead vocals, guitar, and decades of experience to Commotion’s sound.
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Steve McLain
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Jimmy Ryan is a 2023 Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association Hall of Fame inductee and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. He is an experienced musician who has recorded and/or toured with many major artists, including Paul McCartney, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Rod Stewart, Judy Collins, and James Taylor. He is also a film and TV composer.
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Jimmy Ryan
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
George Foster is a multi-instrumentalist who discovered his true musical voice on the bass at sixteen after starting on piano, drums, and guitar. He has performed and recorded across many styles and shared musical circles, including with future Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle. An award-winning designer of almost two thousand book covers, he also creates Commotion’s logos and graphics while providing bass and backing vocals for the band.
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George Foster
Bass, Backing Vocals
Mark-David Ellis is a Kansas City–born multi-instrumentalist (drums, bass, trumpet, keyboards, and vocals) who has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe. He has recorded with artists and groups signed to Atlanta Artist Records and EMI Electrola Records, and in 2023 joined Commotion on drums, bringing decades of versatility and stage experience to every performance.
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