Meet the Benders

Gina & the Soul Benders (GSB) is built on family, feel, and fearless expression.

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At its core are Gina “Soul Bender” Cartier and Fred “Tone Bender” Cartier — partners in life and music — surrounded by a rhythm section and musical collective that gives their sound depth, pocket, and soul.​​

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Manja “Sugar” Howard on keys adds classic rock texture and structure, grounding the sound with purpose and polish.​​​​

Kurt “House” Lorenz on bass anchors it all with warmth and groove, proving that the foundation makes the feeling. ​

Austin “Backbeat” Carpenter on drums provides precision and punch, blending classic rock discipline with modern drive.​​​

"Wild Bill" Bender on harmonica brings authenticity, versatility and decades of musicianship to every performance.

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Together, GSB delivers performances that are tight yet alive, polished yet passionate. Their shows are built on chemistry, musicianship, and presence — not just playing songs but living them in real time.​​GSB isn’t just a band.  It’s family. It’s Intention. It’s soul in motion.​​​​  Surrounding them are The Benders: ​​​​