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Based in Napa, CA. Thru the Haze is a modern take on the riff-oriented blues rock. Drawing upon a diverse array of influences Thru the Haze keeps their fans on their toes.

John, Mike, and Alex had worked together in A Thousand Valleys. That band broke up in the summer of 2019. The three wanted to turn it up and get back to the roots of rock n roll. With a growing catalog of songs and ideas, Alex started working with Mike and John to bring life to this new music. As a rhythm section, John and Mike laid a solid musical foundation for Alex’s ideas to flourish. The musical chemistry was too good to pass up and things quickly started falling into place!

The resulted was an eclectic style spanning many genres and generations of rock.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic Thru the Haze had become a favorite with local audiences. Thru the Haze had become regulars at Napa Smith Brewery and were getting gigs at many of the SF North Bay Area’s hottest live music venues.

With live music venues closed during the COVID pandemic, Thru the Haze used the time to finish their first full length album. July 2020 saw the release of these efforts with the release of “Rekindle the Flame”.

John Fisher
Drums & Percussion
Mike Medina
Bass Guitar / Vocals
Alex Weeks
Lead Guitar / Vocals

John starting playing the drums when he was 7 after discovering The Beatles.  John has previously played with Ted Turner from Wishbone Ash, and Sam Andrew from Big Brother and the Holding Company.  John lays the backbeat drawing inspiration from the blues and classic rock from an early age.
Mike was always drawn to ‘the groove’.  His musical career started on piano, but that was quickly replaced with the bass.  Drawing inspiration from 70’s funk, heavy metal, and everything in between, Mike’s fluid and driving approach to bass is the backbone of Thru The Haze’s sound.
All his life, Alex has been passionate about music and had a special love of guitar.  His first guitar was a $20 Silvertone he bought at a consignment shop and the rest is history.  Alex has spent a lifetime studying music, and has played in a variety of groups spanning multiple styles.

“Rock made of modern blends in blues, X'er sounds, with killer bottom grounded with 70's ROCK. A blend that you can't get today. Why? Cause it is premium Rock of the vintage nature. And given the nature of music today, it is still given that we know how to ROCK in Napa Valley. The Bass gives us a smooth moving groove in the tunes and Alex Producer blends
the guitars, drums, keys with LVOX riding up in the MIX, got to dig it man!”
- Dalton J. Piercy, Musician, Producer, & Promoter

“Reminiscent of a raw and honest Guess Who album, “Rekindle the Flame” by Thru the Haze burns with driving bluesy rock. Their spirit calls for the open highway or a crowded barroom.”
- Tim Curley, Musician, Promotor, & Sonoma Index-Tribune Music Writer

We love Thru the Haze. They always bring a good time with them. Vintage rock with a modern vibe! These guys rock when they play Murphy’s Sonoma.
- Karyn Duffy, Owner Murphy’s Irish Pub - Sonoma CA