Vacant Excuses is a modern progressive/alternative rock band. We have a bluesy-folk sound at times mixed with a grunge flavor. Our performances include a wide array of original songs with many tasteful covers. Vacant Excuses energizing sound makes the audience want to join them on stage.

The band members come from a variety of musical background based all over the United States since 1997. Vacant Excuses consist of:

Pat Carey (guitar, bass, vocals, harmonica)
Mark Feuerborn (guitar, bass, vocals)
Chuck E (drums, vocals, keyboards)
Kube Hanson (vocals,keyboards,percussion)

Photo by: Mary Ellen Matthews

Lenny Pickett, currently of Saturday Night Live is a featured musician on the latest CD "Fishing for Thieves" due out in the spring of 2008.

Vacant Excuses contains a music chemistry that is a must see experience.

Some show credits include:

The Bluebird Theater, Eck’s Saloon, Herman’s Hideaway, Iron Works Brewery, Iliff Park Saloon, Rally in the Valley 2007 Monte Vista, The Barcardi Party at The Sandbar in Vail, and more shows T.B.A.

Vacant Excuses upcoming "Fishing for Thieves" CD debut date is in the spring of 2008. A very special V.I.P. CD listening party for special guests and a pre-CD release party will also be announced soon.