Band Bio

Member’s Bio
Alan Godage
Bobby Hoffman
Danny Gadacz
Kenny Huston

Alan Godage

Alan Godage is the man behind the name. He is the Lead Singer and the best classic Country singer your ears have ever heard. Alan is a songwriter and plays Rhythm Guitar for the band. He has been playing since the age of 8. He has never strayed from Classic Country Music. You may hear a 50s or even a Gospel but will never hear anything that is not tasteful for his crowd. He has 5 kids and 10 Grandkids with one on the way. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and loves having a garden. His Birthday is October 14.

Bobby Hoffman

Bobby Hoffman became our Bass player in 2001. We met under unusual circumstances. I was playing at a club and trying out a new bass player. He quit 3 songs into the night… he did like being told to turn down. Bobby saw what happened and came up and introduced himself. He said he played a little bass and was will to help out a few weekends until we found another bass player. I’m happy to say that Bobby has been with us 2′/2 years now but he’s starting to figure out we’re not really looking for anyone else! He’s been playing since age 10. He says his parents were his major musical influence. Bobby and his wife Robin live in Nowthen, MN. They have a son and a daughter and 5 grandkids. They have owned and operated B&B Hoffman Sod for 13 years. Hobbies are hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling, playing music and his grandkids. He is very friendly and outgoing and seems to know everyone. November 16 is both his birthday and wedding anniversary.

Melody Lane

Melody Lane sings with us part time. The youngest of our 5 kids, she grew up listening to Classic Country Music and credits Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, and Patty Loveless as being some of her influences. She has been singing since she was five. She’s outgoing and loves to dance. She is married to our wonderful son-in-law, Chad. She has a telephone permanantly attached to her head. She is real handy on the computer and designs our promo material. She works at Little Dukes in Foley, Minnesota.  Stop in and she will give you one of her BIG winning smiles. Her birthday is February 15.

Dan Gadacz

Dan Gadacz is the drummer for our band. He is also our youngest son. Dan started drumming on the pots and pans at age 2. By the age of 12 he had his first set of real drums.  They were old when he got them but that did not detour him from listening to classic country music and playing along with the songs he loved.  Dan’s drums were set up and every waking minute they were being used. It wasn’t long  and  Danny was setting in with some of the drmmers we had, first just a song or two then a set, then the crowd started asking for Danny as he was steady and they liked real drums but that Dan never played loud. 

By the age of 14 Dan was playing with his dad’s band on a regular basis.  It had been a dream of  Danny’s to play in his dad’s band and become a regular at our shows.  Danny had the opportunity to play Clubs and Casino’s which was nice as he also got paid for something he loved to do.

Danny is a such a help to the band other than just a drummer.  He is our get it done kid who loads and unloads the trailer. He is our “I” can get it or I will help figure out what cord is not working.  I’m not sure he even know’s how much he is appreciated because he is  not only the drummer but our kid. 

If you have talked to him or ever want to Danny will never walk away or be rude. He is a all around good guy we are proud to call him our son. If you want  to talk about drums or classic country music or hunting  then you will always have a topic to talk about.

Danny has been married to our daughter inlaw Jodi for 6  years in June. They are the proud parents of two boys Bryar 5 and Kaden 19 months.  They are expecting a third child in August.   Will keep you updated on that . Danny’s birthday is Dec. 27.

Barb Gadacz

Barb Gadacz is the Manager and Booking agent for the band. She is the biggest supporter and promoter of Alan Godage & Sundown. She does everything from answering the phone to signing the contracts. It’s Barb who gets the credit for the band sounding as good as they do. She knows how Alan Godage & Sundown should sound and she never settles for less than the best. Her band is always willing to give her what she needs to get the sound that has made them the reputation of the band that never plays to loud. The odds are pretty good that before the show is over Barb will have greeted every person in the room. She loves her job. Her Birthday is May 10.