About 10 TIL 2 - 10 TIL 2 has grown over the last 10+ years performing in the San Francisco Bay Area and abroad. Now a 3 piece band, 10 TIL 2 brings a collection of 70's, 80's, 90's and the latest songs out in true rock fashion.

10 TIL 2 was launched in the summer of 1998 by yours truly Scott Kusayanagi and my Dad, Gordon. Yeah, my Dad. I know, I know... 22 year age gap but it worked. It worked very well. Think about it... all of today's current rock with all of the classic rock of yester year... it was a blast. Somehow and somewhere along the line we actually morphed from a garage band into a real rock cover band with every detail covered.

Just like any band we went through changes. Originally we had some old friends playing with us, James Myrick on Drums and Patrick Murray on Bass. One thing is true in music and that is people and situations change. Patrick needed some time off and Jeff Payne stepped on in. James needed some time off and Scott Dinn stepped on in. The band continued on and we delivered to our fans that were following us from Monterey to San Jose.

This new lineup was amazing. Scott was a cover band veteran and instructor. Jeff added a whole new level of playing ability to the band. A classically trained musician with degree's from the University of Iowa and North Texas made us the best at what we did. Oh yeah, he could sing too. So now with our strong 3 part harmonies blowing away the San Jose club circut nothing could stop us. Wrong.

On September 21st, 2005 this band suffered the biggest blow we ever could face. That Wednesday afternoon a man drove his car onto the Las Vegas strip sidewalk and mowed down 13 people, killing 3 and injuring the others. One of the three dead was our Guitarist and my Dad, Gordon. From a band aspect how could we ever go on? How could we ever replace a founding member? Gordon was the glue that always held 10 TIL 2 together. From a personal standpoint, that was my Dad. We were side by side for the past seven years onstage. What do I do now?

I call Jeff and Scott that next day and we ask our good friend and guitar virtuoso Mike Craig to honor the memory of Gordon and take his spot onstage. Fortunately for 10 TIL 2 Mike agrees and we play our comeback show 2 months later to the day. Mike continues with the band from this point on as we all grow closer as friends and start to really make a "show" out of each performance.

In the fall of 2009 Scott Dinn the bands drummer for the past 3-4 years decides to pursue other projects. The timing worked out as one of the best drummers in the bay area Don Frank came into the picture. Don's played with just about everyone, and very well known in the drum world. Don also plays with GravyBoat another well established band here in the bay area and works for Gelb Music in Redwood City.

Today we continue on, never stopping, and always having fun. We've had some great experiences over the last 10 years from playing huge venues like Mt. View's Shoreline to local packed clubs. We were able to support numerous community projects, special events, and more. And the music keeps playing....

If you are looking for a band for your event, bar, club, etc... contact us.

Scott Kusayanagi

About me? Not much to tell. I was born in SJ and grew up in Gilroy. No formal training, a few lessons here and there, but mostly me listening to records is how I got started in playing. I started with drums first at around 5 or so. Then piano and guitar at 9 and 10. Some time in high school someone told me I could sing and I actually believed them.

So here I am. A founder and frontman of 10 TIL 2. I enjoy my time out there with the guys and our fans!!!

Mike Craig

I always loved guitar even before I knew how to play. I studied guitar with Sydney Gelb and Tony Baker and work for the well known music store, "Gelb Music" located here in the Bay Area. People like Joe Satriani, Robin Ford, Steve Morse, and many other top musicians walking through the door... exposure to the scene came early. I founded the hard rock band "Jaded Rain" in the 90's which did well, radio play, MTV video and co-wrote two NCSA award winning songs. I've played in numerous original projects with the latest being 'LoveKraft'. The joy for me now is playing music, playing guitar, and playing live with the guys in the band and the great fans of 10 TIL 2. See ya at the show.

Don Frank

Music has always been a part of Don’s life. From an early age he would hit the furniture, kick the back of chairs and listen to the Beatles on his close and play turntable. After taking over his brother’s drum set at age five, Don went on to play in his school Jazz, Orchestra, and Marching band. He formed his first rock band in junior high and has played with many diverse and talented artists over the years including: playing a drum duet with Ed Shaughnessy (The Tonight Show), receiving a gold record for studio work on The Doobie Brothers album "Cycles," and playing live and on recordings with Ronnie Montrose and Marc Bonilla. Mr. Frank enjoys spending time with his wife Eva and kids, writing, recording, and producing music in his studio, and rockin’ the room.

Jeff Payne

Jeff Payne had his formal musical education at the University of Iowa and the University of North Texas where he studied trumpet performance on scholarship with David Greenhoe and music composition. He took up the bass as a side instrument and found it came very easy to him and allowed him to express his love of the pocket in a new way. He would put it all into practice four sets a night gigging with various local bands throughout Texas and the Southwest. As a bassist and singer, he worked with an extensive array of performers including Matt Chamberlain (Saturday Night Live, Tori Amos) and John Gaither. I think that almost every genre of music has something that makes it compelling to the listener. It’s just a matter of finding the chewy center and digging into it. I’ve always made it a point to find that center and enjoy it, consume it and get dirty with it.

Jeff is currently endorsed by Lakland Basses and uses Aguilar Amplification.

Palo Alto Daily News Story 11.02.07 "10 Til 2 Loves Punching Gig Clock" - Read the story.

Gordon Rocks. After Scott's dad passed his family and friends pulled together to continue Gordon's community support by starting a non-profit foundation to raise money for students and their pursuit of music. Learn more about Gordon at the Gordon Rocks Website. Gordon Rocks Official Website