WHO WE ARE
NELDA HUSTLER plays a variety ranging from rock, country, pop, and everything in between. With over 40 tracks to choose from, Nelda Hustler is sure to make your event ROCK.
DAVE
SCHILLING
David Schilling has been a regular around the Indianapolis music scene for nearly three decades. Dave’s love for music, playing guitar and close musical friendships has afforded him the opportunity to play with his long-time pals in Nelda Hustler.
David endorses Paul Reed Smith guitars, MXR effects and Marshall amplifiers. His early music influences include Deep Purple, Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. If pressed to choose just one favorite guitar player…. it would be Sir Randy Rhoads.
JEFFREY
PARKER
Cincinnati native, J.P. has been playing guitar all over the Midwest for more than four decades. Jeff was first inspired in the late 70’s by musical legends Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. J.P. relishes his time with Nelda Hustler as he gets to share the stage with some of his very best friends as they together entertain those who love Rock, Country and Dance music.
MICHAEL BRANIGIN
Michael is an Indy native and life-long musician who started out as a classically trained percussionist/drummer while developing his vocal chops on Sunday’s in Church.
Michael loves all kinds of music but most thoroughly enjoys the magical energy created from a live show and sharing those special moments with every musical fan in attendance.
JOHNNY "HUSTLER" WILLIAMS
After a hiatus from music, Johnny “Hustler” Williams, a Danville, IL native, returned to the professional music ranks several years ago.
This passionate reunion provided John with a renewed appreciation for making music with friends. John’s infectious zest for having fun and creating an atmosphere filled with fun is what keeps him invested in his musical projects.
John looks forward to many years of making music and taking his drumming to advanced professional levels.
SHAWN
NUGENT
Thanks to his parent’s affinity for funk music, Shawn embarked on a path of musical excellence via the bass guitar through the teachings of Jon E. Gee of John Mellencamp, Ted Nugent and Roadmaster.
Shawn’s live performance, composition and arrangement aptitude flourished through the 90’s with regional acts Felony and The Shade. As the industry evolved and The Shade supplied material to the media industry, Shawn continued performing regularly with multiple acts for the love of helping others enjoy their lives through song.