TRISTANA WARD

VOCALS - After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Tristana spent 15 years in Los Angeles immersed in numerous aspects of the music and film industry. In addition, she recorded the award-winning children's album, "Dreamland: Songs for Sleepyheads Big and Small". Upon moving back to Lake Minnetonka, forming POB with childhood friend, Kristin, is the culmination of a passion to perform great music with stellar musicians, spending time on activities and with people that bring you joy - and a ton of hard work!

KRISTIN WILLIAMS

VOCALS - Formally the female front for the 10 piece R&B funk band "The Prophets of Soul", her voice has been compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin and Teena Marie. However, her musical heart is not limited to just the funky side. With it's eclectic mix of music and musicians, Pandora's Other Box is the band she's been waiting for.

MITCH MELOHN

GUITAR & VOCALS - Mitch first picked up a guitar when he was eight years old. Influenced by blues, rock, and country music from his parents old records, Mitch has developed a very unique playing style. He has performed with various bands throughout the midwest, playing at weddings, festivals, and fairs. As a chiropractor by day, he enjoys the opportunity to play music in front of others on nights and weekends.

JOEL THIELMAN

KEYS - Since graduating from McNally Smith in 2013, Joel Thielman has been playing keyboards professionally as a solo act and in bands around the Twin Cities. He has been trained in classical and jazz, but recently finds himself playing almost exclusively with rock groups. Joel prides himself on being able to hold down a solid groove and complement whatever is happening on top of the rhythm section... until it's time to solo. Then it's game on (with lots of notes!)

DAN BRAKKE

BASS - Having started on piano and guitar, he picked up the bass as a teenager and has stuck with it ever since. He majored in Bass Performance at McNally Smith College of Music and has played gigs across the country with multiple bands and theater productions, performing everywhere from small clubs to large theaters and festivals. When he's not holding down the low end, he works as a software engineer and also dabbles in photography.

ZACH BRAWFORD

DRUMS - Zach Brawford has been performing with a variety of acts for the last two decades between Wisconsin and Minnesota: Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Country, Orchestral, etc. Being called for a multitude of genres has provided opportunities for National and International touring, including an opportunity to travel overseas to Djibouti Africa and Amman Jordan to perform for the US Military. Having studied both music composition and performance (both classical and contemporary), composing and arranging are strong passions as well. Outside of music, he loves spending time with his wife, children, and doggo — as well as enjoying a good Old Fashioned or Rusty Nail while the smoker is rolling out some delicious, carnivorous treats!