Gen3

The origin story

We call ourselves GEN3.  Well, each of us has had several projects, and this is the next generation project.  And we love it. 

We write and play songs that we think are fun and meaningful. We will never play anything that doesn’t come along with a good story.  By playing songs that matter to us, we truly communicate better with our audiences. Gratefully, we have played only to sold out houses since inception in 2020.  

The band roots come from Austin, Denver, Detroit, and Los Angeles and these geographies are impactful as well.  We’ve also all played music at one point in our lives to put food on the table. We take our art and your enjoyment seriously. Our members have played with top acts to crowds of many thousands, to intimate venues that none of us will ever forget. 

David Cremin, Guitars and Vocals, provides the backbone of our rock and roll heritage, using both classic and modern layers to create a new sound.

Jace Allen (a.k.a Jason Mendelson), Bass and Vocals, takes his multi-instrumental experience in rock, funk, country, pop and soul and literally doesn’t understand the meaning of the word “genre.”  As a gifted drummer, he lays down the foundation for the rhythm section. 

Blair Simpson, Keyboards, Guitars and Vocals, recorded seven albums of original music and performed at over three hundred live events, drawing inspiration from a wide area of new bands and contemporary DJs.  

Forrest Raup, Drums, has recorded and toured with Pink Fuzz, Eldren and the A.J. Fullerton Band, among many others, and drives the modern grooves of the band.  

Come join us for a show. Listen to our music. Have fun. Stay in touch.