Chad Gusikoski
Lead & Harmony Vocals, Bass Guitar

I started playing music at the age of four on my Mickey Mouse drum set. My enthusiasm prompted my parents to buy me a “real” drum set less than a year later. My first gig was in my Dad’s band when I was seven years old. I recall sitting on the couch one night watching the Tommy Hunter show when my Dad came barreling into the yard. He told me to pack up my drums because they needed a drummer for the night. From that night on I knew that music was going to be an important element in my life. I joined my Dad’s band as a drummer but switched to bass guitar later on. I had a band in high school and then started with  LONGSHOT while attending university. I attribute my musical success to my Father who taught and encouraged me to play music, and my Mother who put up with all of the noise for so many years. Although there has been a long road of good memories behind me I look forward with anticipation to the road of opportunities that lie ahead.

Craig Swain
Harmony & Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard

I was born and raised in Maymont, Saskatchewan. I led a typical small town life, with close friends and local activities such as sports and music. My musical journey started when I was four years old. My mother started teaching me piano which was all right, but I HATED practicing! I switched to guitar at the age of ten, and I have been practicing ever since! I’ve even gone back to playing the keyboards from time to time. After going through a few musical situations I helped form a serious touring band, and I toured across western Canada full-time for two years. Later I joined LONGSHOT, where the camaraderie, successes and good times with the guys has kept me dedicated to the group now for many years.

Lorry Noble
​Harmony & Lead Vocals, Drums, Percussion

I have been with LONGSHOT now for about eleven years. My enthusiasm and love of music has been well received by the band. As my mother can attest, I have been keeping a beat even before I was born. However I didn’t start drumming until I was 12 years old. I started jamming in the first of many garage bands four years later. My first gig was in a local bar when I was still under the legal drinking age! After years of playing in various bands, I decided to front my own. My dream of playing guitar and singing lead continued for a number of years, until I returned to my passion of playing the drums. I have thoroughly enjoyed the professionalism and great friendships I have made since joining LONGSHOT. With plans in place for LONGSHOT to complete an entire CD album my musical goals that I set long ago will be complete.

Matt Strawson
Harmony & Lead Vocals, Guitar

​I'm a Saskatoon boy born and raised, and I grew up playing pretty much anything I could get my hands on. My mom started me on piano when I was 10, with the promise that I could pick what ever I wanted in 2 years. So on my 12th bday, we went down to the local music store and rented a red electric guitar, and here I am. I have played drums and guitar in bands since I was 13, and I have had the pleasure of playing with many great Canadian artists in rock and country bands ever since. I have had a lot of fun on the road over the years, and now being a part of LONGSHOT is a blast. I love the energy we share on stage, and we look forward to putting on a great show every time we play.