What do you get when you throw together 4 guys, instruments, talent, and a little bit of humor? You get the Dopes! The Dopes were originally formed on the Central Michigan University campus in 1989, by singer and songwriter Joe McCarthy and fellow student, Cliff Brown. These two Dopes put an ad in the paper for a rhythm section to complete their four-piece band. Thanks to this ad, Roy Truax and Travis Harrett became Dopes as well. Roy plays bass and has been playing since he was thirteen. He has played in many different bands during his career and has been written up in Guitar Player Magazine. Travis, the drummer, is the youngest member of the Dopes. He also has had a lot of experience playing with other bands before joining the Dopes. Cliff later left the band and gave the Dopes the opportunity to add a new guitarist. After a few tries, they added Mark Camp to their roster. Mark, who sings, writes songs, and plays guitar, toured and played with many bands in the punk circuit before joining the Dopes.
Since their start, the Dopes have enjoyed an instant, loyal audience. Their first album, Cow, sold over 6000 copies in a little over a year. After Cow, the Dopes released their second album, My Ass Is A Dragon. This album also did very well. With their third album, Cloud 10, the Dopes will continue to surprise and thrill their expanding audience.

Joe McCarthy (Vocals, Guitar, Power Tools)

Joe is the founding father and creative visionary of the Dopes. After seven drummers, at least four bassists, and a few co-creative visionarys, all Joe can say is "Sometimes I feel like a Dope....."

Mark Camp (Guitar, Vocals, Lifting Heavy Objects)

Mark joined the Dopes in 1996. A gifted songwriter as well as an amazing guitarist and singer, Mark established his reputation with Mondo Cane a decade ago. He continued recording and performing with Bucket and breadfest, among others, before joining the Dopes.

Travis Harret (Drums, Percussion, Liberty, and Justice for All)

Travis has been drumming for the Dopes since 1993. Along the way he has become a sought after studio drummer as well, recently recording a CD with Enga records’ jazz guitarist Ron Getz. Other projects include a trio with fellow Dope Gills and Kid Rock guitarist Kenny Olson, and the mysterious 990.

Roy Truax (Bass, Vocals, Corporate Sabotage)

A musician for more than 20 years, Roy really wishes he had chosen something else to do with his life. Puppet theatre, or mime perhaps. Originally joining The Dopes in early '93, Roy was with the band for 5 years. After recording "Cow", and "My ass is a dragon", he left for New York. Well... he's back.