Jim Walls - ``Fingers`` Piano Player

Jim Walls is excited to be a part of Encore Productions of Windsor's Rum Runners Tour. He has been involved with Encore Productions for almost fifteen years, starting as Tour Guide ``Benny The Weasel,`` then becoming the Musical Director for The Rum Runners Musical Review. He is currently performing as ``Fingers`` The Piano Player. Jim retired from a long career in education before joining Encore Productions. In addition, Jim can be seen performing in live theatre with companies such as Arts Collective Theatre, Windsor Light Music Theatre, The Artists Of Colour, Kingsville Players, and others. Jim enjoys playing all types of music, with jazz being his favourite, and he can be heard performing at various venues in and around the city of Windsor. One of Jim's greatest pleasures is performing as ``Fingers`` The Piano Player with Encore Productions' Rum Runners Tour. Both Jim and ``Fingers`` eagerly look forward to seeing you at our next tour.
Kent McMillan - ``Kneecaps`` Drummer

Kent is a graduate of the University of Windsor. He studied in Detroit, MI with Juilliard graduate Eugene Stewart and in Toronto with world-renowned drummer and teacher Peter Magadini. Earlier in his career, he performed with many well-known Rock, Top 40, and Country bands in the Detroit and Windsor area. He has also performed in many stage productions for well-known celebrities such as Della Reese, Sid Caesar, Carol Lawrence, Billy Eckstine, Mary Wilson, and Al Martino. In the jazz field, he has performed with Regina Carter, Marcus Belgrave, Ursula Walker, Earl Klugh, Alexander Zonjic, Bernie Senensky, among others. Kent has been a regular performer on CBC television and radio, and a recording session player in Detroit and Windsor. His credits include a performances in documentary films, including the New York Film Festival Award winner ``Wild Goose Jack,`` and writing/performing the percussion score for ``Scouts.``
Chris Nease - ``Elbows`` Bass Player
Christopher Stuart Nease spent two decades studying double bass with Max Janowski, Bob Gladstone, and Steve Sozunchuk. He later took up the electric bass to play rock music and met his future wife. Nease retired as an Occasional Teacher at elementary schools in GECDSB.