Biography
Flascal Ratts
began from fan's comments to Shane when he would sing in other projects. Maybe it was the similar vocal style, or spiky hair, much like Gary Levox, or the clothing he wore on stage that started an idea for a tribute to Rascal Flatts. This was around 2018, but after a few years and friend's suggestions, it became something more. The passion of this music was evident for Paul as well, and the two formed a bond to make this the best it could be.
Growing up on Rascal Flatts' music, the band couldn't deny their success, nor could they figure out why they should wait any longer!
The musicianship contained in FR spans worldwide, rather from worldwide touring, national artists, Billboard charting, and amazing ability. In late 2022, Shane and Paul set out to design the perfect tribute to honor these legends who have now started a new tour themselves. After a few months, and many phone calls and ads placed, they found the most brilliant musicians, and now, based in Nashville, FR has new promo videos, live footage, and a new lineup!
Shane Russell
Lead Vocals
Shane has Performed over 4,000 shows in his career, was signed to an indie label, performed on cruise ships, and it all started in church as a singer and drummer, then in school rock bands, Shane learned all about music at an early age. His dad, a guitarist and singer, taught him to drum in his bands as well. Paying his dues after high-school, he joined various cover and original bands, and eventually moved to Nashville. After the opportunity to perform on cruise ships and national touring with various artists, he found out about tribute bands. He became the drummer for a national Foreigner tribute and his eyes were opened to the potential of tributes. He later helped form a Journey tribute in Ohio, performing prestigious venues from Las Vegas to New York, then a ToTo tribute in Denver, CO. Performing in various venues nationwide helped develop a style that carries over genres. Now, after listening to fans that would comment on his similar vocal style to Gary LeVox, Shane answered the call and FR has been performing in various states for 2 years.
Drums/Vocals
Paul began playing drums and performing in a local country band from his hometown, Georgiana, Al, the boyhood home of Hank Williams Sr. The band, Hy Tyme, began opening for country acts, and has shared the stage with artists such as Shenandoah, Randy Travis, Bellamy Brothers, Exile, etc. After high school, Paul went on to college on a drum scholarship to perform in their jazz ensemble. Paul has always been involved in country bands, rock bands, blues, jazz etc, but cut his teeth on 70’s/80’s rock…specifically his favorite band of all time. Journey. Before joining Majestic: a Tribute to Journey and now Flascal Ratts, Paul played in several classic rock bands with some of Nashville's top musicians, and more recently spent a short tour with the Mickey Utley band, performing larger venues including a short tour in the Caribbean, on the Norwegian Cruise ship Joy, with some of the best musicians from all over the world!
“I am very blessed to be a part of Flascal Ratts with these great musicians that I also consider my great friends.” Paul
Paul Herring
Bass Guitar/Vocals
Richard was raised in South Florida and began learning bass guitar at 12 years old. By age 14 he was playing country music in a band with his father who was a touring lead guitarist. After many years of playing country music in the local clubs and touring the state with local bands, he moved to Nashville in 1998. He began auditioning and soon started touring with many well-known artists as a bass guitarist and band leader. He has performed live in front of thousands and has extensive experience in the studio.
Richard Hodges
Guitars/Vocals ​
Doug was born and spent his early years in Columbia, Tennessee and then moved to Houston, Texas at 10. Playing professionally, as a teen, he joined Texas-based New Frontier. At 20 he came back to Tennessee where he played with numerous local bands, then the metal band Hexenhammer, to numerous country acts and more. He became a mainstay on Broadway Nashville in the late 90s and will still pick up a shift for a select few artists on occasion. He has toured nationally with multiple country artists, most recently being with Jason Michael Carroll. Texas influenced Doug heavily. Being too young to get into bars, he would listen outside to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn. From Texas Blues to Swing, he loved it all. An avid lover of Rascal Flatts enables him to contribute the exact tone and feel for FR.
Doug Williams
Rebecca Siegel
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Fiddle/Vocals
Becca's violin journey began at the age of eleven. While living in Chicago, she participated as concertmaster and first chair violinist in various school symphonies and orchestras. Throughout her first few years of playing, Becca discovered a new passion: fiddling. While under the instruction of Ms. Katie Bern, Becca studied classical Suzuki and commercial styles where she learned to read sheet music and play by ear. From this, Becca began attending local Irish and bluegrass jam sessions and festivals, and even received fifth place in the Illinois State Fiddle Contest. Most recently, Becca has been under the instruction of Dr. Ryan Joseph where she further advanced her techniques in commercial music. Although Becca is fully capable of playing classical, her favorite genres include country, pop, Irish, bluegrass, blues, and rock. Most recently, Becca has had the privilege to open for artists such as Billy Idol, Counting Crows, and Marcus King. As for now, Becca has currently moved from her hometown Chicago and currently lives in Nashville where she performs with various artists and does session work, all while continuing her passion for music.
Jody Serrato
Keyboards
Jody grew up in Rudolph, Ohio, immersed in a musically
gifted family, rooted in country, bluegrass, classic rock, and mariachi. As fate would have it, Jody’s mother was given a piano when he was just 5 and immediately, Jody
began playing commercials and many of the songs he heard on the radio. In his adolescent years Jody was invited to play classical concerts at nearby Bowling Green
State University. With the support and the presence of his parents, by the age of 13 Jody was playing in a rock-n-roll band in variety of clubs around Bowling Green, Ohio.
In the years ahead, he achieved local celebrity status with various successful bands, playing shows throughout Northwestern Ohio on the bills with such luminaries as
George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Hal Ketchum, and Jo Dee Messina. In 2003, performing as a soloist, he was a regional winner in the Colgate Country Showdown. He has composed, performed and recorded for and with a variety of bands, including a two-year local and touring gig with Dale Malleck and the Midnight Cowboys, as well as with several other touring groups and dozens of Nashville pickers, before slowing down to focus on his writing. More recently, he's written, co-written and served as a studio musician on a host of country and rock projects. Serrato recalls that talking to Garth Brooks at a BMI party was his most memorable Nashville encounter. “I asked him for his advice about making it in the music business, and he said, 'I'll tell you what Billy Joel told me--” Don’t take any shit from anyone.”