Mokracy
Mokracy's first major performance (as Cherry Psycho) was the pre-show entertainment for Shakespeare in the Park to a crowd of over 300 people. This was preceded and followed by various small-venue performances and opening sets for a few local acts, as well as performances at Cheapside and locations for the Downtown Lexington Association.
The twists of life put Cherry Psycho on permanent hiatus, but the duo reformed as Mokracy in early 2009 and immediately began playing popular local venues like O'Neill's and Azur Bar & Patio, and then found a regular home away from home at Saddle Ridge.
Mokracy now turns their focus to expanding to new venues and spreading their art to new groups of music lovers in the Central Kentucky area and beyond. With invitations to play at Cheapside, Grapevine, Cosmic Charlies and other hot venues, expect to see them in your favorite watering hole soon!
Paul Felice - Guitar / Vocals
Paul Felice is a full-time professional musician and veteran guitarist with over 20 years of playing experience.
He has played with numerous bands over the years, including Terrapin Fiction, Mr. Nemo, Bad Train, Cherry Psycho and Down Jupiter. He has also played acoustic shows with Jeff Lyman and the late Shan Justice of Lexington's greatest 80's rock band, Long Duk Dong.
Mokracy is the original songwriting, recording and performance project wherein lies his musical heart and soul.
In addition to this, Paul has a large and successful guitar teaching business and is a certified instructor in the Skinny Devil Music Labs network. He can be contacted for lessons at pfelice@gmail.com or (859) 421-3100.
Paul lives with his wife Sara and children Zoe and Isaiah in Lexington, and his son Salvatore lives in Florida.
Ian Goff - Bass / Vocals
Born and raised in the Lexington, KY area Ian Goff has spent his entire life around music.
Honing his craft at an early age playing everything from drums to piano, Ian took up the bass guitar at the age of 10. By age 12 he was giging with various local bands and even held down a house gig at a local bar at age 18.
Ian has spent the past few years touring with the modern rock group Valrosa as well as recording several independently released records and playing on several nationally syndicated jingles for various companies.
At age 27 Ian decided to take a break from the road and return home with his wife Tiffany.
Sam Rhodus - Drums
Sam Rhodus’ 25 years of experience have gained him a reputation as a hard hitting, hard rocking drummer. He has powered such regional bands as Devil Stomp, D-Sul, Lithium, Uncle Aleister’s Rock n’ Roll Revival and Valrosa.
He has a reputation for laying down a smooth groove with tasty fills and chops for days that create a big ole fat pocket that everyone can fit in.
Sam’s presence behind the kit ensures a shuffle, a samba and a rockin’ good time.
Don Hicks - Guitar / Vocals
Don Hicks joins on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, but can also shred with the best of them. Hailing from the town of Bowling Green, KY, and playing since the age of 15, he has studied with David Kelsey, Todd Coop, John Martin and Ben Lacy.
Don's past projects include Cyclin Sam, Powder & Lead, and Devil Stomp.
