There is something about this band that is exponential. You sense the vibe right away and feel the family growing and becoming a truly beautiful thing from show to show. Covert formed in 2002, added two members in March 2003 and played a whopping 100 shows in 2006. Every show is bigger and better and one can only imagine what Covert Ops will be doing next. It’s the kind of thing that makes you glad you exist and helps you appreciate times of celebration. Their music is the catalyst - celebrate, dance and BE YOU!
The band is a five piece centered on a three-brother core consisting of Derek, Damon and Kedree Young. All three brothers are singer/songwriters. They grew up on Covert Road and grew up gospel! Drawing largely on three-part gospel harmony, they bring a refreshing change from the vocally challenged bands of yesterday. All three brothers play multiple instruments too, so it's not surprising to see them change things up from time to time. Its quite awesome to see how they become one on stage!
On bass guitar, Alastair Nix has impeccable talent and grooves it in to your bones. He is a large reason why people leave shows soaked from head to toe and consider Covert Ops their own personal “weight loss program”. Thankfully, Al is also very handy with the soldering iron and is a backbone of Covert Operations.
Dallas Barr is the fourth singer/songwriter in the band and has such a quirky side to it all. Dallas for the most part of the night paints pretty pictures and melts your face with his electric guitars and tone to the bone. People say Dallas is their favorite to watch…oh those facial expressions and frontal flashes!
Nixon is the silent 6th member of Covert Operations and has to be the most awesome sole on planet Earth right now. He does the bands sound at live shows, programs and runs the bands light shows, drives the van and trailer to gigs, designs all the art and text placement on the Covert Flyers, roadies and most of all REALLY CARES!
Selling Merchandise is key to a bands success and Covert Ops uses Todd Weber. What a guy - a class act. Weber has more ideas and awesome humor then can be mentioned. He is so entertaining - you should visit him at a show (and buy something)! He coined the "F.O.Cers" (Fans of Covert) slogan and will probably end up getting rich off of it.
Covert Operations gear is pro and can provide an incredible sound system and light show! The band has been told numerous times that their sound is unique, unmistakable and even “cutting edge”! Their first album (self titled) was completed the summer of 2005 right before they played at the amazing 10,000 Lakes Music Festival in Minnesota. They really enjoyed sharing the festival with amazing acts like Trey, Les Claypool, Widespread, Buckethead and Cyro Baptista! Covert has played many other festivals and this is really the direction the band wants to follow. Covert has built up quite a vault of live recordings and will be putting some together to sell. Archive.org really needs to be updated by the way! GEEZE!
As of late, Covert Operations has been putting larger shows together, renting out halls and theaters and packing fans in. When you see “Covert Party” on the schedule, you will know that all the stops are being pulled. It will be the show of shows and the party wont stop when the music does. Book your Hotel Room and party WITH YOUR FAMILY!
