Fred has been performing in the San Diego area since the mid-1980's, founding and fronting his band "Bare Bones" for 29 years.  His biggest musical influences include T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, and Billy Gibbons.

Barbara has been performing on stages across Southern California since she was 16.  For 10 years she fronted "Funky Pox", a 7-piece band playing the best of funk and Motown.  Her important musical influences include Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Eva Cassidy, and Stevie Nicks.

Victor Franklin, is a San Diego transplant, born and raised in the deep south. Victor’s musical background spans over 45 years, including 36 years of professional stage experience with the Electric Bass in various local bands, in and out of the San Diego area.  Victor’s seasoned touch using the various popping, thumping and strumming techniques on bass, along with a pleasant baritone singing voice, make up the low end of The Derringers’ unique renditions.

Larry is in demand as a much revered blues player. He’s been a southland pro for many years.  He has played with many great blues players.  From 1994-2005 Larry toured Switzerland and Europe with Earl Thomas.  He has also toured with Soloman Burke.  He toured with Soloman Burke in 1994-1995. While in the Soloman Burke band they played a series of gigs at Smokey’s here in San Diego.  Here he caught the attention of a number of San Diego Blues artist including Ruby Presnell, from the Red Hots, Bill Magee and Buddy Blue.

A versatile south land pro for over 25 years, he has played all styles of music. Barry studied at the Dick Grove School of Music under Joe Porcaro. Barry has freelanced with various artists including Lamont Johnson, Graham Nash, Barbara Morrison and Burt Bacharach. His musical credits include producing radio and TV spots for local production companies. A complete percussionist Barry plays all hand drums as well as the drum set.