Bio
Tyler Colban
Leader, Guitar Sorcerer, Reluctant Brother
At the front of the stage and the heart of the chaos stands Tyler Colban, a guitarist whose solos have melted faces, blown fuses, and once made a sound guy cry (true story). As the fearless leader of Bad Kin, Tyler brings unmatched energy, precision, and just the right amount of volume.
A master of tone and timing, he commands the fretboard like it owes him money — and leads his band like a pirate captain steering through a storm of distortion and bad bar tabs. His brother is also in the band, mostly because firing him would be awkward at Thanksgiving.
Whether on stage or in the studio, Tyler Colban proves night after night that you can’t teach soul, but you can turn it up to eleven.
Tyson Colban
Rhythm Guitar
Tyson Colban
Rhythm Guitar & Crusher of Eardrums
The guy with the unrelenting rhythm guitar riffs and a crushing tone that could make you reconsider your life choices (in a good way). As the older brother of Bad-Kin’s bandleader, Tyson’s been in the trenches since day one—like an older sibling who’s both a built-in roadie and the one who plays air guitar while the others are still trying to figure out which chord is which.
His guitar tone? Think Marshall stacks colliding with a freight train—but with the finesse of someone who knows exactly how much distortion is just the right amount to melt your face. He's got a subtle (or not-so-subtle) knack for making you realize that, no matter how good the lead guitar is, without him holding down the fort, the whole thing might fall apart like a Jenga tower in a hurricane.
In the world of Bad-Kin, Tyson’s not just the rhythm guitar player; he's the backbone, the guy who makes sure that while everyone’s busy looking cool, the music's still rocking hard enough to rattle windows.
Craig dory
Bass Guitard
Craig Dory plays bass like it’s a secret weapon — stripped down, dialed in, and always right on time. Known for only using two of his four bass strings, Craig proves that less really can be more. With a minimalist approach and rock-solid feel, he lays down grooves that punch through with simplicity and style.
Whether it’s holding the pocket or locking in with the drums, Craig brings a steady presence and a subtle swagger to the stage. He’s not one for flashy solos or overplaying — just deep, unshakable rhythm and the kind of tone you feel in your chest.
In a world full of noise, Craig Dory keeps it low, lean, and locked in.
Bryan "Bootleg" Kloosterman
Piano Mutant. Glitter Enthusiast.
Bryan Kloosterman was born with eleven fingers and zero chill. A piano prodigy with one extra digit and possibly a suspicious amount of stripper glitter in his sock drawer, he plays like a caffeinated octopus raised on Chopin and synthwave.
He’s not just good—he’s unnaturally good. Catch him live if you like your music fast, flawless, and maybe just a little sparkly.
DAVE SHAW
Drums and Cymbals
Dave Shaw is a seasoned drummer whose hard-hitting style and steady groove are the backbone of every band he plays with. With years of experience on stage and in the studio, Dave brings a depth of feel and instinct that can’t be taught — it’s earned.
His journey to the drum kit wasn’t a straight line, shaped as much by life’s left turns as by music itself. That grit shows up in every beat he plays — honest, unpolished, and full of soul. Whether laying down a driving rhythm or locking in with the band on a slow burn, Dave delivers with precision and passion.
A true rhythm man with a story or two behind the sticks, Dave Shaw doesn’t just play the drums — he lives them.