Ashley Kresge -Lead Vocals

I have been singing in bands and musical productions since elementary school. Music has always been an inspiration and a passion of mine.  I have dabbled with guitar, bass and keyboards, but am most at home behind the mic.

Artists you can find on my playlist: Miranda Lambert, Mudvayne, Metallica, Skillet & Five Finger Death Punch (Country & Rock)

Chris Hittinger - Bass Guitar, Vocals

Music has always been in my life in one way or another. I started taking lessons in my teens and ended up joining my teacher's band.  I' ve always been intrigued by the likes of Motown great James Jamerson and Paul McCartney, guy's who could lay down a bass line around 3 or 4 chords and groove all the way. 

Some of my favorite artist's are The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and the Eagles. BEATS WORKIN' is a band about playing music and having fun, and I'm doing just that. 

Gary Raatzs - Lead Guitar, Vocals

The first time I picked up a guitar, I was 11 years old, and here I am, still playing, some 30 odd years later !! . I originally got involved in the music scene in PA sometime in the late 1980's and have played in a number of bands throughout the years. My music tastes are quite varied, but I would have to say that Hard Rock, Classic Rock and Southern Rock have all inspired me to a great extent. Guys like Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Ace Frehley, Ted Nugent and James Burton are among my biggest influences.

This is my second go round in BEATS WORKIN'.  I am one of the original members from when the band was formed in 2002, however, I left the band in 2005 to pursue other opportunities. It's great to be back again making music and having fun with these great people....

Allen Sandt – Drums, Vocals

I have always been involved in music all my life..  Even though I played various other instruments, the drums have always been my favorite.   I have played with several bands since middle school, playing anything from Jackson Brown and Doobie Bros, to Black Sabbath and Judas Priest.  

I had been on a hiatus from playing for several years when I was approached in 2002 by these guys to play in a low pressure variety band, and BEATS WORKIN' was formed.  I too left in 2005 to pursue other interest.  As the others on this page say, it is great to be back with these guys and having fun. After all, our goal is to portray fun.

My musical influences are the great classics, Kansas, Led Zeppelin, Rush, and Boston, and more.  

Kevin Dotterer - Keyboards, Vocals

Being the youngest member of a very musical family, I began my career playing drums when I was 8 years old.  I began playing the Eastern PA and Western NJ club scene when I was 15, mainly as a lead singer or drummer lead singer.  That is, up until 1991, when my two best friends asked me to rejoin them as a lead singer keyboard player. I left the club scene in December of 2002, and had been working at writing original music when Allen asked me if I might like to give BEATS WORKIN' a try.  How could I say no to finally getting a chance to perform with my nephew, yes that’s right, I’m Allen’s uncle. I enjoy the high energy of this band!!! 

I love playing all types of music, including oldies, funk, pop, rock, and country.  I’ve been influenced by many performers, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Stylistics, Kool and The Gang, The Commodores, Yes , Boston, Kansas and Three Dog Night, just to name a few. 

More than anything, I like interacting with the people who come to hear us play.