Chris Faulk

Chris was born and raised in Freeport, Texas. While growing up he had the opportunity to watch his two older and very talented brothers sing and play guitars. His own desire to play hit him in the 7th grade and he has not put the guitar down since. Chris joined his first real band, Stargate, in 1981, but he had not played in another band until Backlash was formed in 2003. In 2005, with the addition of Steve Vonderheide, the Intercoastal Pirates were formed by three Backlash members (Stuart, Wendell Westlake, and Chris). Chris' musical influences besides his brothers are Stevie Ray Vaughn, Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton, Steve Warner, Robert Cray and, thanks to Wendell, many Texas Country artists. "I have made many wonderful friendships through playing music and it has been amazing. I want to thank my loving family for allowing me to spend time enjoying this second childhood."

Stuart Herbst

Born in Central Texas, Stuart credits his guitar/piano playing father for his early exposure to music, primarily jazz, in the late 50's. Stuart got his first drum set in 1962 "to save the furniture". He founded the Surf Kings in 1965, played for high school and college stage band, taught drum lessons, and played in the cover bands Trux and Amberjac until 1973. For the next decade, Stuart spent his time in studios in Austin, Houston, and Los Angeles recording and writing original music, and performing that material with Spatz. They were voted "Best Regional Group" by radio station FM 100 listeners in 1974. That effort produced enough material for an album and two singles which received interest from several major labels. Stuart them continued on with The Oceans until 1983. A trip back to Architecture School in 1983 began 22 years of listening and parenting until one day, while sitting on a dock, on the Intercoastal Canal....influences include Christopher Cross, Brian Wilson, Don Henley, Jeff Lynn, Paul and John. Most inspiring musical performance witnessed to date, Wendell Westlake, opening for Roger Creagar Concert in 2007.

Steve Vonderheide

Steve has been playing keyboards for food and bits of string since the eighties in bands on the left coast, the right coast and since '98, the Gulf coast. He enjoys writing and listening to all kinds of music and has made a living as a music teacher and performer for a large part of his career. He lists his musical influences as "...anything I can listen to longer than ten minutes without having feelings of violence or nausea. I like playing in the Intercoastal Pirates because it's better than playing with my imaginary friends."

Ronnie Churchill

Ronnie was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He has been playing in area bands for over 30 years. Ronnie played the Houston scene for 5 to 6 years before moving on to local bands such as Ole' Bobs Band, Painted Desert Band and The Nailers. Ronnie played with The Nailers for 10 years before joining the Intercoastal Pirates in 2006.

Rick Park

A native Texan, Rick has lived in Brazoria County since the early 1970's. He began playing guitar in 1976, inspired by Peter Frampton, Carlos Santana, and theatrical rock bands like Kiss. Rick has played hard rock, blues, country, pop and classic rock music in area bands such as Blue Max, Katsenjammer, Envoy, Painted Desert and The Nailers; in addition to stints supporting other local musicians. Rick began working with the Intercoastal Pirates as a substitute rhythm/lead guitarist and vocalist before joining the band as a regular member in early 2008.