Meet The Reasons

From Kingston, Ontario, this 3-piece Rock n' Roll band play in the Rock n' Roll, classic rock and dance genre. This band can hold a crowd better than most bands because of their lead singer Peter Rae's vocal talent, the close harmonies and the general good time - have fun vibes the band gives off.

Peter Rea (Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals)

Peter has been performing on stages around the country since the age of 18. His musical roots stem from 50's & 60's artists, primarily the songs of Dion, Elvis, and The Beatles. He was weaned on the powerful ballads of Paul Anka, Jim Webb, and the pop genius of Brian Wilson. Peter was born in Arnprior, Ontario and now resides in Picton with his wife, Jackie, and stepson, Dylan. He has two AMAZING children, Terena and Brandon, in Bowmanville. He also plays in "The Reasons" with Cadillacs bass player, Steve Martin, and brother, Mike Rea. Watch for Peter and son Brandon's duo, "Father and Son"! ... they'll be performing in your area soon! The Cadillacs rock the great oldies and goodies, says Peter!!

Mike Rea (Drums, Lead & Harmony Vocals)

Born in Arnprior, Ontario, Mike quickly embraced the music of the 60's like his older brother Peter. In particular, Mike was greatly influenced by the Beatles. He and his two brothers would put on musical shows for the neighbourhood. Mike would learn the John Lennon, lead vocals and the harmonies to most of the Fab Four songs. Mike was also an early fan of the Knack, The Stampeders, Rick Springfield and the vocal harmonies of the Letterman and The Vogues. He joined up with brother Peter in 1980 and went on the road for many successful tours in   numerous bands like the original Reasons, High Rise, CB4U and Strike 3. The bands toured Eastern Canada and played almost every venue in Ontario. Mike took a two year hiatus from singing and drumming until Peter dragged him back into the reincarnation of The Reasons back in 2004. He now resides in the Kingston area, gigging every weekend. On the personal side, Mike is the proud father of a lovely daughter Michelle.

Steve Martin (Bass, Harmony Vocals)

Born in Prince Edward County, Steve grew up listening to the Tommy Shannon Show on WKBW, Buffalo and started learning bass at a very young age. He has played with Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits), Gene Clark (The Byrds), Dewey Martin (Buffalow Springfield), Floyd Snead (Three Dog Night), Billy Cowsill (The Cowsills), George Thorogood (ZZ Top), Atlanta Rhythm Section, Hoyt Axton & Amox Garratt, to name just a few. Steve has also toured extensively throughout Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Bahamas. As a studio musician he has played on numerous albums/CD's and is a songwriter, arranger and sound tech. Even though he has played it all ... he keeps going back to the music of the 50's ... Rock & Roll is here to stay!