Mike Caucutt
Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Songwriter
Guitar slinger, lead singer and song bringer for Mr. Blink. Mike's songwriting has won the Great River Folk Festival's Songwriting Contest along with other songwriting recognitions including Larryfest. His favorite thing to do is to play music with and for his friends. When not with Mr. Blink, he can be seen playing solo as Mr. Busker, or with mystery duos and trios. Mike leads the La Crosse Sessions Band and does tributes to the Pogues and Van Morrison in the Caravan of Friends. His latest musical collaboration is an evening of John Prine songs playing with the Handsome Johnnies. Mike also runs Hopey Hour, a pop-up jam session where musicians play for free and a bucket is passed and proceeds go to help a needy individual or a charitable organization. Born in a small village in England, he has come to embrace all things Wisconsin. Go Pack Go.
Nancy Caucutt
Keyboards, Vocals, Penny Whistle, Leslie, Irish Flute
Nancy Stoll Caucutt teaches music to elementary students by day and switches to performer at night with her band Mr. Blink. A western Wisconsin staple in the local music scene for over 35 years, she stretched her musical talent in college as Musical Director at UW–La Crosse for productions of “Hair,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Working,” and Mr. Blink wrote the musical score for “Caucasian Chalk Circle.” She was a founding member of the Old School Variety Show at the Pump House and Grand Hotel Ballroom, and her musical journey — mixing theater, teaching, rock and roll, and piano accompaniment — has made her one of the most sought-after keyboardists in the tri-state area. Nancy has played in many ensembles including Women of Rock and tribute shows to Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, and James Taylor.
Jessie McDonald
Fiddle, Vocals
Jessica “Jessie” McDonald is a versatile violinist and fiddler and a longtime staple of the Western Wisconsin and Driftless music scenes. Her musical voice draws from old-time, bluegrass, Americana, rock, country, Celtic, and other roots traditions, blending tradition with an energetic and improvisational approach. Jessie performs throughout the Driftless region and beyond with several local groups, including Mr. Blink, Crooked Willow, Fayme Rochelle & the Waxings, Hans Mayer & Hot Sauce, and Lone Goat Rodeo, and is also frequently called upon for freelance and guest performances. When she’s not onstage, Jessie teaches middle school orchestra and shares her love of string music with the next generation of musicians.
Eric “Guido” Lemon
Bass
Bass player for Mr. Blink as well as Flibbertijibbit.
Sean Truskowski
Drums
Sean Truskowski is an audio engineer, producer, and the founder of Azyl Valley, a destination recording studio in Sparta, Wisconsin. A Full Sail University graduate, Sean cut his teeth in the competitive Nashville circuit, working as Studio Manager at The Love Shack under mentor Chris Rowe, and later as Head Engineer at the legendary one-room facility, The Tracking Room. Driven by a mix of hard work and perfect timing, Sean fronted the national touring indie band Elliot Root. He has also lent his skills to the regional music scene, notably serving as the drummer for the long-running La Crosse country-folk and ‘Big River Rhythm Rock’ group, Mr. Blink. After years on the road and in high-pressure studio environments, a profound creative rebirth shifted his focus away from mainstream industry ambition and back to raw, present-moment inspiration. This journey led Sean and his family to a historic property along Big Creek, where they founded Azyl Valley. Centered around a meticulously renovated barn, the studio is Sean's ultimate art piece—a revitalizing creative sanctuary designed for artists who want to escape the noise, find deep inspiration, and capture unforgettable moments on record.
Enrique More
Congas
Enrique Pazo More is a Cuban refugee from Havana, Cuba. He has played with the band Mr. Blink for over three decades.
Taylor Goodine
Vocals
Taylor and Emily co-hosted That Uh Oh Feeling (facebook.com/uhoheeling), a podcast about true stories of survival. She is involved in theater productions in La Crosse.
Emily Ware
Vocals
Emily and Taylor are the backup singers for Mr. Blink and are also in the La Crosse Sessions Band.
Scott Jensen
Trumpet, Horn Arranger
Scott has been a part of the La Crosse music scene for over four decades. He’s played with dozens of groups currently including Mr. Blink, LB & the Hi-Volts, Endorphins, La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, La Crosse Concert Band and the La Crosse Wind Symphony — and even assembled two “Super Groups” to play Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears tribute concerts. He has a degree in Music Performance from UW-La Crosse and studied jazz composition and arranging at the Berklee College of Music. Scott plays trumpet and arranges all the horn charts for Mr. Blink.
Mark Lakkmann
Trombone
Mark has been playing trombone professionally since 1992. He currently plays with Mr. Blink, The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, LB & the Hi-Volts, and The Jazz Foundation. Mark has subbed with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Isthmus Brass, Steely Dane, The Four Tops and The Temptations. In addition to directing high school bands in Minnesota and Wisconsin for the past 30 years, Mark is adjunct professor of low brass at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Chip Schreader
Saxophone
Chip's first gig? Age 13 for the Apple Growers Association of Minnesota at the local Holiday Inn, earning him a crisp $2 bill that he still treasures. Since then, the prestigious and high-paying gigs have been rolling in ever since like the ground fog floating in from the coulees on a crisp summer morning. Today, he performs with Mr. Blink, LB & the Hi-Volts, The Crosse Section and Third Charles, a pop/rock, acid jazz group that he leads. He has subbed with everyone from the Violent Femmes to the Guy Lombardo Orchestra playing iconic venues such as Big Top Chautauqua, Milwaukee's Pabst Theater, Summerfest and on the American Queen and Holland American Cruise Lines. Armed with an undergraduate and masters degree from the UW-La Crosse, plus coursework from VanderCook College of Music and the University of St. Thomas, Chip has taught instrumental music at the high school and middle school levels for the past 30 years - and counting.
