Josh SternVocalist, rhythm guitar, song writer and founding member of Building G. While studying abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel, Josh began playing with the band, Ring of Gyges.
Upon his return to the U.S. he enrolled at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and went on later to The University of Arizona where he found himself in a local band called, Detoxing Daryl. Finally, Josh woke up one morning and moved to Austin where he and Hal formed Building G in September of 1999.
Josh loves long walks on the beach, a good romantic comedy, a good cry from time to time and binge drinking Johnny Walker Black through a funnel.
Hal WolpoLead guitarist and founding member of Building G. At eight years old, Hal traded in his G.I.Joes for a guitar. While at Penn State. Hal rocked the music scene in numerous bands including Gracie's Special.
A week after graduating from Penn State, Hal packed up his guitar and moved to Austin to be reunited with his former Ring of Gyges band-mate Josh.
After years of hard work, rumors that he was the other half of Right Said Fred and several Vodka Martini's later, Hal has finally memorized all the guitar parts he's recorded on the album.
Hal is an animal lover and enjoys fur less dogs, kicking people's ass for self defense and cheap beer.
Joe BarreroBass guitarist for Building G. Joe is a guy who's clearly spent too much time by himself as a child but has adjusted quite well; mostly. He's channeled much of his childhood angst creatively into his guitar and bass playing and has survived the multiple turmoil of past bands and bad hair cuts through overwhelming addiction.
Don't let Joe's corporate image and it's trappings fool you- he's a hard line preppy subversive. Having recently escaped Miami, Florida for Austin, Texas, he's thrilled to be a part of the Austin music scene- although he doesn't think too highly of the radio stations here. "It's no wonder Austin is the Music Capital of the World. The radio here sucks!"
Joe enjoys stop-action violence, stating the obvious in un-obvious ways and drinking Tanqueray and Tonic buffet-style.
Rick TrucksessDrummer for Building G. Hailing from New Jersey, Rick is also a recent Austin homesteader. He's a hard hitting, no apologies, south-paw rock drummer with trash rock energy and sharp-shooter precision. He takes beating on the drums to a whole new level.
Although Rick didn't get his first drum-set until he was sixteen years old, he knew how to play long before, re-enacting in his mind every beat and cymbal crash of his favorite songs.
Although Rick is open-minded to all types and styles of music, he is very influenced by the likes of Rush, Dream Theater, Sevendust, Motown, Southern Rock and top 40!
When Rick is away from the drums he enjoys, reading bathroom stalls, pretentious art, playing with balls, watching others play with balls, and a good movie!