Members
Ran Rittmiller - vocals & keys
(Niki & Faylon's dad)
I've been involved in music since I was fourteen years old; playing in bars and with touring bands. Later, I received iHeartRadio's Artist of the Month Award for my original instrumental music. Now, I'm having a blast performing with Blitz. They're truly (and factually) family to me.
Niki Frost - vocals, keys & sample pad (Ran's kid)
It was inevitable that I would be very attracted to music since I’m the daughter of a musician. As a baby, if Dad had to record a song idea, I volunteered to be his backup singer. My first public appearance was at the 7th grade talent show, and by the age of 13, I began taking vocal lessons and performing. I love being in Blitz because of my fellow musicians, and the range of music is so fun, diverse, and challenging.
Faylon Rittmiller - percussion, drums, vocals, guitar & bass
(also Ran's kid)
I got my start in music at the age of 5, playing hand percussion alongside my father (Ran Rittmiller) in the Union Gospel Mission and Salvation Army band. I have been performing with Blitz in all of its variations for over 13 years. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to learn guitar, bass, hand percussion, drum set and even some vocals. I love being in Blitz because the entire band feels like family, and it has offered me the opportunity to learn from - and play alongside - some of the best musicians.
Jeff Lambert - guitar, bass, drums & sample pad
I started out playing the music of the Beatles, then graduated to thrash metal in high school. In college, I began my study of the classical guitar and earned a doctorate in music from Northwestern University. I was a member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet for 10 years. With them, I played concerts around the US and appeared as a soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra & Austin Symphony Orchestra. I recorded 2 CDs with them and 4 solo classical guitar CDs. I'm now back to playing rock! I love playing in Blitz because the music is great, and everyone in the band is dedicated to putting on a fun & memorable show.
Dan Johnson - bass, vocals & keys
One grandpa played piano on a riverboat and one sang in a band. It was destined for me. I started piano lessons at 7, then played drums and sax in school band through college. I started guitar at 9. I had my first gig with a rock band at 12, and I was hooked. I’ve played in various bands over the years; Rock, blues, jazz, Latin, country.
I love playing in Blitz, getting to hang out with my longtime friends. I love modern rock. Getting to perfect and perform these songs is exhilarating.
Beatrix Adams - drums & percussion
I began pursuing music at age 7. I have been taking drum lessons since then with my teacher, Jeff Lambert. I played in a few school performances, then began officially performing with Blitz when I was 15. I love playing in Blitz because it’s a fun way to reach out to people. It‘s very rewarding to communicate through music, and sharing that joy with others is why I love to play.
