Wildwood People Partners Mike "Spumoni" Manetas and Brooks Otis opened the Wildwood Music store in 1974, spinning off from what was to later become Wildwood Banjos. After three decades, Mike and Brooks have made Wildwood Music one of the leading music stores in the Pacific Northwest, and the musical heart of Humboldt County. This September the Wildwood torch was passed on to 15-year manager Sean Bohannon and 3-year employee Errol Previde. Perhaps what is best about Wildwood staff is that we each take music seriously, but not ourselves. Each one of us gigs locally with bands and/or as soloists. Some also teach private and group lessons; most of us are multi-instrumentalists.

The Founding Fathers of Wildwood are Brooks Otis and Mike "Spumoni" Manetis.

		Rocco Danger Previde - Current Wildwood Mascot / Future CEO Rocco enjoys the taste of all instruments, but seems to be partial to his dad's 1956 Gibson ES-150 and all percussion instruments.
		Co-Owner Errol 'the Putz' Previde Errol plays acoustic and electric guitars, bass, ukele, egg shaker, and nose flute.
		Co-Owner Sean Bohannon Sean plays mandolin, guitar, and dobro and is largely responsible for the local ukulele craze. Every other Saturday night Sean hosts a didgeridoo workshop/jam session at his home, teaching local enthusiasts about the instrument and the history of his native aboriginal ancestry. Call for a reservation as this event is usually standing room only! He is also our PA and electronics wiz, and a highly respected sound engineer. Many of the local sound folks were taught by Sean, who has worked with bands from everywhere round the world. Sean usually works Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. When not in the shop, he's often playing bluegrass with the Compost Mountain Boys; when not in the state, he's almost always in Hawaii.
		Duncan Burgess Duncan Burgess has been at Wildwood for more than twenty years. He is a versatile musician and sings, plays bass, guitar and sax. Over the years, he has worked with just about every musician in Humboldt county. Duncan describes himself as a 'chord maven.' And he knows the melodies, chords and words to an incredible number of tunes.
		Abe 'the Sting' Ray Abe Ray is our newest employee. He brings to Wildwood expertise in electric and acoustic guitars, digital recording, PA stuff and hardware. Abe is heavily involved in The Placebo, a local all-ages music venue promoting local and touring underground music.
		Mike McLaren Mike works in the store Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. He has four CD's to his credit, gigs extensively throughout Humboldt County, and teaches guitar and dulcimer lessons through Arcata Parks and Recreation. Mike plays guitar, banjo, dulcimer and bass, performing his guitar work exclusively in alternate tunings. Outside the store, you can catch him at local fairs, festivals and fundraisers, at Moonrise Herbs during Arts Arcata, or virtually on his website at www.humboldt1.com/~darkrain.
		Bonnie Murphy Bonnie graduated in music from Humboldt State University. She and her husband later moved to Alaska, where she fished and taught piano. Back in Humboldt, she spends much of her time hiking, teaching and playing piano - and now, looking after her new baby! She also performs locally as half of Bonnie & Steve. Bonnie is currently on maternity leave - congratulations Bonnie!.
		Tami Pallingston What is life if not a gig? Tami plays everywhere, with nearly everybody: the Horn Band, Cuckoo's Nest, Dave Wilson and more. Tami offers acoustic bass instruction and a music transcription service. Visit our links page for contact information for local teachers and music programs!