4Going Gravity

Biography

Allen Martin, lead vocals, is a transplant to Tulsa from Jacksonville, FL. Allen's father is a musician and singer, and has been his inspiration throughout his life. Allen was the front man for several bands in the Jacksonville area, but fate never revealed a real opportunity until life led him to Oklahoma. After moving to Tulsa in 2005, Allen competed and was a finalist in the regional News On 6's "Gimme The Mic" and Again, he persued performing with local bands, but it wasn't until February 2010, when Brent Wheeler, the band's lead guitarist and manager, happened to see a video of Allen's musical proposal to his girlfriend. The video, by the way, was being editted by David Karnes, the band's drummer. The rest, as they say, is history. Now as the lead singer for 4Going Gravity, Allen is putting his talents to work wowing audiences with his powerful rock style vocals and warm personality. Oh, she said "Yes" in case you were wondering.

Brent Wheeler is lead guitarist and manager for the band. Brent moved to Tulsa in 1989 to pursue a career as a recording engineer and guitarist. Over the years, Brent has written and recorded three original albums with various groups and is recognized nationally for his productions on NFL Network and his weekly Explore Tulsa TV program that he hosts and produces. With his soulful guitar and tasteful licks, Brent spices up each performance with energy and emotion that leaves fans screaming for more! David Karnes has been playing drums professionally since age 12 on the radio and TV. He has numerous national recognitions and still remains a real people person. David's perfect rythm, phenominal drumming and outgoing personality will have the tamest person dancing in their seats and smiling. He is a great guy on and off the stage and when you come out to a 4Going Gravity show, you can't help but laugh and have a goodtime with his antics! There are no strangers when Dave is in the house!

Doug McDuffie is the band's secret weapon. Doug has played the Tulsa music scene for years as a bassist and singing harmonies for many of Tulsa's top bands. Doug is a true musician's player holding down the groove and dressing out the harmonies and lead vocals on some of the crowd's favorites! Just when you thought you had seen everything, Doug will kick it up a notch and you can't help but smile and shake a leg.