About Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks Band

The Blood on the Tracks band was an project started in 2007 by Ron Cohler when he realized that he not only loved the music of Bob Dylan, but people told him he could sing just like Bob. He soon enlisted Mark Mickey on bass.  Mark is a life long Dylan fan and adds a wealth of Dylan knowledge. Jim Cone was playing with Mark at the time and so was enlisted in the project. Ray Kirschner joined next to add the keyboards. After a few notable guitarists helped with a few gigs, George Kolmar joined to form the band that is now Blood on the Tracks, the best Bob Dylan tribute band in Chicago. George introduced the band to Matt Quinnan to add professional sound engineering to our mix.  We thank Craig Mickey (guitars), Brian Mickey (percussion and color), Eli Orfanos (guitars), and Chris West (guitars) for their help and inputs along the way. Thanks also to Ann the Fan and our families and friends for their support.

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Ron Cohler - Vocals, Guitars, and harmonica

Ron began playing guitar just about the time Blood on the Tracks was released and quickly discovered he not only loved these songs, but could play and sing them with a noticeable resemblance to Dylan himself. Over the years, few people ever heard him until recently when the Blood on the Tracks band became a reality. Other favorites include Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Adrian Belew, and The Counting Crows.

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Gerorge Kolmar - Guitars and Vocals

George began playing guitar at 13 years old and had major influences such as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Frank Zappa, Steve Morse, Leslie West, Martin Barre, and Pete Townsend. He has played in several Chicago  based bands covering Rock, Blues, Reggae, and R&B. 

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Ray Kirschner – Keyboards and vocals 

Ray plays keyboards but is really a piano player who has picked up playing the organ over the years of playing in bands. He began classic training at the ripe age of 6 and began to rock out in the 70s. Joe Cocker, Donald Fagan, Keith Emerson, Elton John and Stevie Wonder are among his favorite keyboardists. Ray loves to say that the best things in his life have happened because of those 88 keys. 

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Mark Mickey - Bass Guitars

Mark has been a fan of Bob Dylan for many years. In addition to Dylan, Mark’s influences include Counting Crows, Steve Earle, Peter Gabriel, Little Feat, and John Hiatt – to name a few. Piano lessons as a kid, trumpet in high school, and now bass, Mark has always enjoyed playing music and hopes that you will like what you hear.

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Jim Cone - Drums and Vocals

Jim has been drumming since he was 12 years old and started playing in his first band at age 14. He enjoys all music that is performed well. Favorites include Led Zeppelin, The Who, Frank Zappa, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Little Feat, Dixie Dregs, Peter Gabriel, Bob Marley, and of course, Bob Dylan. Check out his Internet Marketing Business at www.OnlineWSImarketing.com.

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Matt Quinnan - Sound

Besides doing the sound for Blood on the Tracks, Matt offers offers custom graphic design for every project. Matt has experience designing everything from billboards to business cards and everything in between. Check out his site at http://www.mattquinnan.com.