IDOL EYEZ ("idolize") is a high energy, entertaining cover band that plays favorite current hits of 2K, as well as old favorites from 70s, 80s, and 90s, pop, rock, alternative, dance and disco, including hits by popular artists like Gwen, Justin Timberlake, Fergie, Timbaland, Madonna & Def Leppard to name a few, making Idol Eyez your ultimate top40 dance/rock/party band. Something for everyone! 


ROBIN: Vocals, keys, Idol Eyez financial manager, contact person, website editor 

Robin has been singing since the age of 5, and learned how to play the piano/keyboards at a young age, when she took 3 years of piano lessons, and 4+ years of vocal lessons to perfect her skills (from vocal coach Sue Carr.)  Playing in the Seattle/Tacoma area (as well as Oregon & Idaho clubs & casinos) for over a decade, some of the past cover bands you may have seen her perform with include Rock Candy, The Retros, Spandex Ballet and Poplife. Highlights include opening for Berlin, Missing Persons and the Guess Who. She has also done some radio jingle work in the past, as well as voice overs for various popular video games. Growing up, she "idolized" and was influenced by Karen Carpenter, Pat Benatar and Madonna, but she also really loves the new music of today including Gwen, Evanescence and Garbage. Favorite past times include raising her young daughter, water skiing and snow skiing, as well as an occasional trip to Las Vegas! She is also a busy mom with two girls!

VANCE: Drums, vocals, press kit manager, Idol Eyez grahic designer/merchandise, logo, etc.

Vance Nurkala has been playing drums and percussion for 22 years and has performed in a wide variety of musical groups. Throughout High School and College he performed in marching bands, jazz bands, pep bands, concert bands and percussion ensembles. He also played with local variety and wedding bands such as Center Stage & Runaway. Since 1993 Vance has been making a living playing music in the Seattle Top 40 Circuit with Crybaby, Simple Machine, Chill Factor, iCandi, and of course Idol Eyez. He is also involved in creating, recording and performing original music for with Stranger By The Minute, as well as a popular drum instructor. For more information on drum lessons with Vance please visit his website at: http://www.vancenurkala.com/lessons.html

TED: Bass/vocals and Idol Eyez MySpace Host

A Seattle native Ted was born in North Seattle and grew up in the Kirkland area. Ted started playing guitar at age 11. When he was 15 he wrote and preformed his first song at summer camp. At 17 he joined his first band and switched to bass, and when he was 19, Ted joined his first top-40 band, “Speedy Delivery” playing in and around the Kirkland area. Other bands he has played with include “Krypt”, an 80’s metal cover band, Shelly’s Leg, and Fugitive, as well as various original “hair metal” bands including “Kamrun Vail”, “Teacher’s Pett”, and "7th Stranger", a band signed through Capitol Records distribution. He also played in "Children of a Common Mother" in which they opened for a couple major acts including Pat Traverse, Randy Bachman, and Iron Butterfly. As Ted says “Sometimes I like being able to lay back with the groove on bass, and then at other times come out front and explode.” Ted is a successful real estate agent by day, and has a young daughter who is the light of his life! For real estate info please visit his website at www.TedPickett.com.

MICHAEL: Guitar, keys, vocals, Idol Eyez Music Director, demo editor

Michael is a musical maniac. Sliding effortlessly between Guitar and Keyboards while churning out vocals on many songs. He is a Pacific Northwest native. Growing up in Seattle then moving and going to high school in the San Juan Islands then finally settling in the Seattle area. Plays and listens to a large variety of music including Rock, R&B, Jazz, and World music. He studied music at Cornish College of the Arts and Edmonds Community College. His main focus being Jazz Theory, and Electronic Music Production.
Has played most casinos and clubs in the area and has been in numerous bands including most recently a long run with the popular northwest band Chain Reaction. Quote 1: “If you are happy and enjoying yourself playing music, the
audience will pick up on it. They will know when it is authentic.” Quote 2: "No dogs left behind, but goats or other large livestock need to stay at home. For obvious reasons." Other interests include: Backpacking, hiking, boating, mandolin, hangin out with family and friends, and mandolin.