The SidewinderZ, with Gene Garrison on Vocals, Jon Keppen on Guitar/Vocals, Steve Keppen on Drums, Jimmy Korn on Bass, and “Cleveland Steve” Horvath on Harmonica, are a Blues Rock band from the Milwaukee Metro area that formed in 2019.

They are heavily influenced by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and many more.

They have shared the stage with national acts such as Charlie Musselwhite, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Ana Popovic, Joanna Connor, Altered Five Blues Band, Selwyn Birchwood, The Ivy Ford Band, Shawn Holt & The Teardrops, Duke Robillard and Sue Foley.
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