Meet The Band
Mind’s I was a four-piece band from the small city of Butler in Western Pennsylvania. The band was active primarily between 1996 and 2020, and has six official releases to their credit: Where The Secret Lies (1998 – AFM Records), Fearless of Ever (1999 – Self-released), Mighty Shoves and Tiny Pushes (2000 Onoma Records), Metamorphosis (2002 Mind’s I / CD Baby), Train Wreck (2010 – Mind’s I / CD Baby), and the special expanded edition re-release of their debut album entitled Back Catalog (2020 – Mind’s I / CD Baby). During their active period, the band toured throughout the Northeast and into the Midwest, with featured appearances in the Atlantic City Beach Festival, the Winnetka Park (suburban Chicago) Independence Day Celebration, and countless festivals and other marquee events in the Pittsburgh region. Whether they were playing the 23,000-person capacity Star Lake Pavillon, the 700-person capacity Graffiti Showcase, or in a friend’s living room for an audience of 4, Mind’s I had a reputation for always bringing the energy and excitement. Over the course of their career they were honored to have shared the stage with a variety of immensely talented musicians including Bret Michaels (of Poison), The Clarks, Donnie Iris, The Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, Iron Butterfly, Kentucky Headhunters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and many others.
The final lineup consisted of Jason Anthony (drums), Scott Herbst (bass, vocals), Jamie Hook (guitar, vocals) and Tom Panei (vocals, acoustic guitar). Other band alumni include Chris Compton (drums), Geno Fratto (drums), Chad Goldbach (bass), Greg Muiter (guitar and vocals), D.J. Paga (guitar), and Willi Stolz (harmonica, vocals, guitar)
Jason Anthony
Drums
Jason joined Mind’s I in 1998, replacing original drummer and co-founder Chris Compton. With an energetic, jazz and Latin influenced style, Jason always entertained both the crowd as well as the band with his onstage hijinks. In addition to Mind’s I, Jason has been in several other successful regional bands including Anger the Ant, Moondrag, and Absence of L.
Scott Herbst
Bass, vocals
Scott is a founding member of Mind’s I. He plays bass guitar and sings back-up vocals. Scott left the band between 2003-2007 to work with CCM band Clockwise Scarlett, but returned to record the most recent Mind’s I album Train Wreck. Previously, Scott worked with the Dawn Savage Band. He also works with Jamie in Mr. Furley, and plays with country-rock band Dinnerbell Road.
Jamie Hook
Guitar, vocals
Jamie is the lead guitarist for Mind’s I. He also sings back-ups. He joined the band in the early aughts, replacing D.J. Paga, who himself had replaced original guitarist Greg Muiter. A versatile rock player who always brings the energy, Jamie is a delight to watch perform. Jamie and Scott also work together with original Mind’s I drummer Chris Compton in the three-piece rock cover band Mr. Furley.
Tom Panei
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Tom is a founding member of Mind’s I. He is the primary songwriter, vocalist, and acoustic guitarist for the band. Besides being an accomplished band leader and solo artist, Tom also is a celebrated visual artist, working primarily with pastels and glass mosaic media. In addition to a solo musical career, he also performs with the band Gentle Onion.