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Our
Story
Electric Crush formed in 2019, by a number of seasoned musicians that came together to create a band that performs a perfect fusion of classic rock and pop music. The band is comprised of some of the most talented musicians around. They keep the crowd on their feet all night long and play some of the most intricate crowd-pleasing songs that you won't hear from any ordinary cover band. This high energy group have extensive musical backgrounds which is apparent from the second they hit the stage. This is a group you won't want to miss!
BIO
Cheryl Menzies
Lead Singer, Keyboard, Guitar
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Cheryl is a mom of 3 boys and a Professional Engineer, with a Mechanical Engineering and Management degree from McMaster University. She works as an Account Manager at a company called Lakeside Process Controls. In 2014, she found a band on Kijiji called The Fletcher Project (Luke's Band) that was looking for a new singer. They continued in a band for 4 years. In 2019, Luke and Cheryl formed a new band, and found Jason on Kijiji, to form Electric Crush. Cheryl enjoys travelling, running and spending time at the cottage with her family.
Luke Fletcher
Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals
Luke has a University degree in Music as well as a Teaching Diploma. He started a band called "The Fletcher Project" in 2006 as the instructor, teaching each of the members how to play their instruments. With the turnover of various members, he later joined the band initially as the bass player then as lead guitarist. Luke was the lead singer and lead guitarist in a Black Label Society tribute band called "Red Label Society". Luke writes his own original heavy metal songs. In his spare time he enjoys gaming, travelling and losing to Cheryl at foosball.
Brent Gattoni
Drummer
Brent is the old fart in the band. He's probably been drumming for 50ish years. Brent is from Sudbury and likes to hit things and people, which makes him a perfect fit for drums. He's shared the stage with April Wine, Kim Mitchell, XTC, Blue Rodeo, Alannah Myles, Sass Jordan and Fleetwood Mac. He had a long, curly mullet when he did those shows. He currently has an endorsement with U-Drums. He's pretty awesome. Brent has been friends with Cheryl for the past ~20 years and joined the band in May 2025 when he finally got rid of his mullet. In his spare times, he enjoys hitting people (boxing and MMA), drinking beer and losing to Cheryl at Foosball.
Jason Shine
Bass, Backup Vocals
Jason is a father of 3 and works for a construction company. He has been playing bass for a variety of bands for the past 25 years, including a RHCP tribute, Metallica tribute, an original project and also a country band. He has taken studies in the Jazz program at Mohawk college in Hamilton. This band was in search of a versatile bass player and he fit right in. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, golfing and losing to Cheryl at Foosball.
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