BACKGROUND

DEVIN BILLS

Devin Bills is a multi-instrumentalist from Denver, CO, whose main passion and primary instrument is the bass guitar. While playing bass is Devin’s focus, he is also an accomplished singer songwriter who plays keys, mandolin, guitar, drums and the trombone. His sound ranges from indie rock, to old-school Motown and funk. Coming from a musical family, it seems natural that Devin would pursue a career in music. Singing in church, and learning to harmonize with his Mom and siblings gave him a strong foundation to build on. Listening to classic rock with his Dad, and hearing stories of when he was in a band all fueled the embers growing inside Devin. Winning a local Battle of the Bands at age 15, with brother Tyler and their Dad sparked a true fire inside Devin to continue performing and playing music anywhere he could. Devin and Tyler played all over the Denver metro area before breaking out and playing throughout the Midwest region, in a band called Joe Fornothin. With Devin on bass guitar, they opened for National acts including Everclear, The Bodeans, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Britain’s own Back Door Slam. When Joe Fornothin disbanded as young groups often do, Devin and Tyler had created a name for themselves as compelling performers. Recruited to join rock band Judd Hoos as a utility musician, Devin played mandolin, guitar, keys and trombone for the group. Being part of Judd Hoos the past 5 years gave opportunity to continue playing throughout the Midwest region, over 100 shows a year, opening for large touring groups, 38 Special, Trapt, and Third Eye Blind.