Band Biographies:
Multi Award Winning Nashville Recording Artist
The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh
Frontman / Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitarist
The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Is A Retired Army Combat Veteran who was injured in Iraq in 2008. Born and raised in the cornfields of Columbus, Indiana he was in many different bands of various genres in the Midwest and traveled all around the country singing and performing with His Family Gospel Band the Heaven Bound Express growing up.
After being injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom in The Global War on Terrorism, Jason found Himself spiraling down to a life of active addiction when the prescriptions no longer worked, he sought relief elsewhere in the form of IV drugs and alcohol that lasted a 10 year long stretch.
After going through rehab and finding recovery in the form of His Music He picked back up His guitar and started writing once more. With his new-found love of Music once again he started performing where ever he could and bringing His message of hope and freedom in the form of song and public speaking.
Now clean since April 2nd 2018 with no dips no slips no weekend trips no crack no smack no heart attack.
Jason recorded His debut album “Write the Wrongs” at Mission Control Recording Studios in Pawleys Island, South Carolina with Grammy Voting Member Producer and Engineer Karl Bingle.
Jason has had multiple awards and nominations for such singles from the album as “Lies In You”, “In My Mind” and “Running Out Of Steam” for 2019 and 2020 “Single Of The Year” and 2021 Album of the Year for “Write The Wrongs” from the International Singer Songwriters Association. He was also awarded the “Male Artist of the Year” From Music Mafia Radio for 2019.
Jason won the Carolina Country Music Associations Male Artist of the Year in 2021 and has won multiple awards through the World Songwriters Awards, The International Singer Songwriters Association, The USA Songwriters Competition, The Carolina Country Music Awards, The Who’s Hoo Awards, The InterContinental Music Awards, The Clouzine Music Awards and many others for various different categories.
March 1st 2021 Jason Released His Single “The Long Way Home” Which was written By Debbie Cooper and Arranged By Jason Ray Welsh and Bryson Grove Available Where Ever Music Is Sold… It is currently climbing the CashBox Top 100 Independent Country Music Charts!
He recorded His single “Let It Go” at Two Cats Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee with Award winning Producer Ben Travis that was released on New Years Eve in 2021. “Let It Go” was written about His addiction to IV Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine.
Jason Recorded “Life Sentence” at Tune Designer Recording Studios in Covington, Georgia with Producer Beverly Gosdin Jenkins the Widow of the Late Vern Gosdin “The Voice” of Country Music! Life Sentence was written about Jason cleaning up his past of drug addiction, homelessness and criminal behavior.
Recently Jason Recorded His song “Battle Born” based on the book trilogy The Shield-Maidens: Warriors Through Time written by the author Jennifer Laughlin Stevenson available where ever books and music are sold!
Jason was nominated for a Carolina Country Music Award for “Entertainer the Year 2024” for His Single “Life Sentence” as well as performing it LIVE with The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Band at the Greg Rowels Legacy Theater in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on January 18th 2025.
During the 2024 International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards in August Jason won Single of the Year for “Life Sentence” in Atlanta, Georgia!
At the 2025 International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards This Year Jason Won 2025 Male Vocalist of the Year.
When not performing, writing music or in the studio Jason is active in several music associations including being a representative for ISSA (The International Singer Songwriters Association).
The Jason Ray Welsh Band has quickly gained recognition for their powerful music and impactful message.
🏅 Member of Recording Academy – GRAMMY® Voting Member
🏅 Member of the Country Music Association – CMA
🏅 Member of the Academy of Country Music – ACM
🏅Member of The Carolina Country Music Association – CCMA
🏅 Member of The International Singer – Songwriters Association – ISSA
Jason also volunteers His time at The Veterans Center with the Guitars 4 Vets Program in Market Common, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, The Veterans’ Welcome Home and Resource Center in Little River, South Carolina, The VFW Post 10420 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, The American Legion Post 178 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina and J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway, South Carolina with the Diversion Program Telling His story of Hope and Strength for the Female and Male Inmates.
Johnny K / Drummer
Born in 1969 in Linden, New Jersey, Johnny K’s journey behind the kit started early—long before he ever sat at a real drum set. As a child, he could be found banging on pots and pans across the kitchen floor, already chasing rhythm and sound with relentless energy.
By age 10, Johnny began formal training on the snare drum in his school band, quickly developing the discipline and precision that would define his playing style. Before long, he transitioned to a full drum kit, and by the end of grade school, he was fully immersed in drumming. His passion only grew through high school, where he played in marching band while also diving headfirst into garage band sessions with friends—cutting his teeth on live, raw rock and roll.
The youngest of seven, Johnny was heavily influenced by his older sister, who sang in local bands. He often tagged along to rehearsals, soaking in every note and beat with wide-eyed fascination. It was in those moments that his musical identity began to take shape, inspired by the powerful sounds of bands like Led Zeppelin, Boston, Rush, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Black Sabbath.
That early exposure to classic rock legends helped forge Johnny’s dynamic and hard-hitting style—blending precision, power, and feel. Today, he brings that same passion and lifelong dedication to the stage as the drummer for the Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Band, delivering a driving rhythm section that fuels the band’s signature sound.
Guy Martin / Bass Guitarist
Hailing from Massachusetts, Guy Martin’s musical journey began in high school, where he first picked up the bass guitar as part of the school’s jazz ensemble. While jazz gave him his foundation, it wasn’t long before the raw power of rock and roll took over. Guy’s first major opportunity came when he joined the band Lenny, spending several years recording in the studio and touring on the road, sharpening his sound and stage presence.
From there, he became a familiar face in the New England music scene, performing with various cover bands across the region—from local bars to high-energy NASCAR post-race shows. His path then led him west to Las Vegas, where he joined Smells Like Nirvana, a tribute band that earned the title of Best Tribute Band by Las Vegas Rocks Magazine.After years of playing across the country, Guy found a new home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where the spirit of Southern Rock and Outlaw Country reignited his passion.
Now laying down the low end for The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Band, Guy brings a powerful groove, rock-solid rhythm, and decades of professional experience to the stage—anchoring the band’s sound with precision and soul.
David Allen Gerancher/ Lead Guitarist
Born and raised in the hard-edged hills of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, David Allen Gerancher picked up a guitar at 14 and never put it down. What started with a few chords from his brother Charlie turned into a lifelong obsession with tone, grit, and raw power. He sharpened his craft under local legends like Dave Smith and Steve Trollinger, learning how to make six strings scream, sing, and cut through any mix.
From smoky bar stages to the bright lights of Penn’s Peak—where his band Daily Grind opened for Slaughter and Skid Row—Dave earned every scar and every riff the hard way. After moving to Myrtle Beach in 2009, he kept the fire burning with bands like Watson Steel and 85 Overdrive, even shredding the National Anthem for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Fueled by the blazing styles of Ted Nugent, George Lynch, Al Di Meola, Doug Aldrich, and Joe Bonamassa, Dave’s playing is a storm of precision and attitude—equal parts soul and fire. Armed with Gibson Les Pauls, Marshall grit, and decades of road-born experience, he brings the thunder to The Jason Ray Welsh Band. After 47 years on the fretboard, he’s not chasing fame—he’s helping light up the stage and letting the music speak louder than words.