Chad Borgen and The Collective - Bio/The Collective

Reckless and manic, Chad Borgen and The Collective fuse genuine classic country and rock n’ roll that creates quite an amalgamation.

Their raucous performances have been battle tested and polished across the stages, Dives, and HonkyTonks of the Upper Midwest.

The CBC’s high energy shows are deeply rooted in classic country music and executed with a slight wild abandonment in a musical performance that is not to be missed.

The goal is simple: Earn fans the OLD-FASHIONED way; with no fuss, no frills, no tricks, no effects, no autotune, no crazy lights, just straight up great songs and played well.

“Thank you for enjoying and supporting OUR kind of Country Music. We’re so grateful to you.” - CBC

**Chad Borgen**: *Guitar/Vocals*
**Kevin Maki**: Steel Guitar/Guitar/Mandolin/Vocals
**Mary Kerttu**: Bass Guitar
**Paul Wightman** : Drums
(*Clint Kyro* : Alt Drums)
(Mark Lucier : Alt Drums)

Established in 2018, Upper Michigan natives Chad Borgen and The Collective have forged a successful passage of musical opportunities that have taken them to many areas globally. They have shared the stage with national acts, such as Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, David Allan Coe, Blackhawk, Cecil Allan Moore, Nashville Songwriter Gary Hannan, Low Cash, Kyle Jennings, Stone Senate, Lita Ford, Winger, Firehouse, and “Dicked down in DAllas” famed Trey Lewis.

Some of The CBC’s influences include: George Jones, Buck Owens, Tom T Hall, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Hank Willams Jr, Dwight Yoakam, Elvis, David Allan Coe, Buddy Holly, The Stray Cats, Ted Nugent, Junior Brown, AC/DC, and ZZ Top.