Jr. Trejo

Jr. is a 4 time inductee to the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame (formly MN Rock/Country Hall of Fame): May 2006-The Mystics or Michael's Mystics. 2007-Danny's Reasons and Gypsy. 2008-Free & Easy.
  ...this was after Saxon Soul, and before Westside Band.

Jr. and Westside are proud of the
time and effort the band devotes
to giving back to the community.

 Westside Band has performed at 7 of the 9 MN Amber Alert Benefits. Westside plans to perform at thr 2009 Amber Alert Benefirt and Motorcycle run at the Point in Hastings, the second Saturday in June - Flag Day.

 Minnesota was the first state to have an organization raising funds to help educate and inform us about the Amber program, and to provide valuable technology tools for the officers in the field. MN was the first state to have its own Amber Alert Benefit charity as a registered 501.3c. Many of the same people who started with the first Amber Benefit, like Westside, are still involved today.

  
Thanks Jr. and Thanks Westside!

Funds are needed to help raise
awareness of the Amber Alert
Program among everyday people.
And funds are needed to help
defray the costs of each Alert.

Each time an Amber Alert is declared $4,000-$7,000 is expended just to turn on the phone and fax machine lines, and get the volunteers in to manage themassive task of getting the information out to the media. Most of us have seenthe new signs on the freeways telling us of traffic delays and accidents.The same signage also tells us when an alert is declared. Now, Amber Alert is getting on board with Minnesota's 511 communication, yet another touch point in getting the word out quickly to as many people as possible. Go to www.mnamberrun.org for more information

Jr. (Louis) Trejo (AKA J.T. "June" "June Bug")

Accomplished drummer, percussionist, singer/songwriter, and producer, J.T. also plays keyboards, guitar and bass guitar. He is the heartbeat of Westside Band.

J.T. began playing drums at the age of three, performing at family functions and area establishments. He formed "Saxon's Soul" while in grade school and went on as a key performer with Danny's Reasons, The Mystics, Free and Easy, and Gypsy before founding Westside Band.

In the late 80s, Westside appeared on "Ed McMahon's Star Search" with their regional hit, "The Sweep." J.T. and Westside Band toured coast-to-coast with the program.

The band is the recipient of many regional music awards and recorded 5 CDs, as well as other studio projects. A new release is planned for 2008. In addition to the inpired collection of covers from the 70s, 80s and today, JT is adding original material to the mix from past CDs and the new projects.

Trivia for Inquisitive Minds

DOB: January 21 - Aquarius

If you were an animal, what would you be: A lion

Favorite drink: Pepsi

Favorite saying: Let's do this!

Favorite Ride: Ummmmm.....definitely a "toaster"

Food he can't live without: lemons on my salad

Best color: orange

Goals: To take care of my of my mother and my father, my children. And to keep an eye on my brother Todd

What do you like most about the music business: Everyday is an opportunity with a variety of new and unending challenges. Truthfully, it is NEVER boring.

Who inspires you:

• Through the inspiration of my mother, father and children, I developed the talent given me by the good Lord. Their on-going support makes it possible for me to survive the tough times and celebrate the good times.
• Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire. I love his views on a positive life
  

Something you may not know:  The CD project is almost done!

Worst Kept Secret: Thinking about trading the "Toaster" for a convertible