THE BASTARDS
SAN DIEGO, CA
The Bastards are a collective of San Diego musicians, poets, and performers, blending award-winning songwriting with raw energy and storytelling. Though sometimes called a "supergroup," they consider themselves a roving band of maverick banditos, driven by music, mayhem, and magic. The band’s sound is powered by the celebrated songwriting of Jeff Berkley, Shawn Rohlf, and Tim Flannery, with the talents and limitless musical contributions from Ben Zinn, Patrick McClory, and Danny Campbell. Together, they elevate each song with their exceptional musicianship and emotive performances. The Bastards are set to record their debut album in the fall of 2025.
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JEFF BERKLEY
VOCAL, GUITAR
Jeff Berkley is a native San Diego songwriter, musician, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the music world. Known for his soulful songwriting, masterful guitar work, and visionary production, he has collaborated with some of the industry's most revered artists, including Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Jim Messina, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Bruce Cockburn, Bob Weir, Tim Flannery, Steve Poltz, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and many more.
As one of Southern California’s most prolific producers, Jeff has shaped countless records across multiple genres, elevating the voices of emerging and established artists alike. His ability to capture raw emotion and authenticity in the studio has made him a sought-after producer and mentor.
In 1999, Jeff won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Songwriters award in Texas, joining the ranks of past winners like Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Lindsay White.
With his bands, Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, he has won multiple San Diego Music Awards (SDMAs), including Artist of the Year in 2023. In recognition of his contributions to the regional and national music scene, he was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame.
Jeff Berkley has released two solo records, 11 albums with Berkley Hart, one album with Citizen Band, and one with Jeff Berkley & The Banned. His music has received widespread airplay and streaming, earning awards and critical acclaim.
Jeff Berkley continues to write, perform, and produce, always pushing the boundaries of creativity while staying rooted in the heart and soul of storytelling through music.
TIM FLANNERY
VOCAL, GUITAR, HARMONICA
Tim Flannery has always walked the line between two great loves: baseball and music. Even during his years as a professional player and coach, his guitar was never far from reach—a passion sparked by his uncle, Hal Smith, the Pittsburgh Pirates hero of the 1960 World Series. “He was also a songwriter and carried a Gibson J-35 everywhere,” Flan recalls. “I grew up never knowing you couldn’t do both.”
Flannery’s songwriting reflects his roots, the road, and the lessons learned along the way. He sings of family, love, and the surrender that comes with accepting life’s twists. His ace band, the Lunatic Fringe, brings his songs roaring to life with a mix of Bluegrass, Country, and Rock.
With three World Series rings as a third-base coach for the San Francisco Giants and 14 albums of original music to his name, Flannery has built a life of passion and purpose. He and his wife, Donna, also founded the Love Harder Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to anti-bullying efforts, funded through performances and public donations.
In 2020, Flannery battled a life-threatening staph infection, facing two of the hardest months of his life. But with the love of his family, he made a full recovery and emerged with new stories to tell. His 15th album, Waiting On A Miracle (2022), is a testament to resilience, featuring songs inspired by his journey.
Now healthy and back on the road, Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe are bringing their electrifying shows to audiences once again. Booking now—come be part of the next chapter
BEN ZINN
Guitar, Pedal Steel
BEN ZINN – Guitar, Pedal Steel
Ben Zinn is a longtime contributor to a diverse pool or artists both live and in studio. I’m here to amplify the soul and intent of any song I play on through craft and design of sound. Along with the Bastards, I can be found playing regularly with Sara Petite, The Jonathan Lee Band, ZB Savoy, and Stacy Antonel.
DANNY CAMPBELL
DRUMS
Danny has been one San Diego’s most in demand musicians for over 25 years, playing nearly 400 live shows and recording sessions a year.
Well versed in many styles, specializing in jazz, blues, country and rock music, working regularly with most of the top artists in the city including singer Mercedes Moore (2023 San Diego Music Awards winner for best jazz artist), Sara Petite (2022 SDMA best Country artist), and Jeff Berkley (2023 SDMA Artist of the year)
In addition to live shows, Danny keeps a busy studio schedule playing music for film, television and commercial use.
SHAWN ROHLF
Vocal, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica
Shawn Rohlf began his music career inMinnesota at age 9 performing, recording and touring for four years with the Land of Lakes Choirboys. As a young man, he honed his skills as a songwriter and bandleader in the clubs and coffee houses of the thriving Minneapolis music scene. He spent endless hours in recording studios and on the road; eventually relocating to cities such as Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Amsterdam and most recently San Diego.
Shawn currently works in San Diego’s music scene as a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and front man for the 7th Day Buskers; who were formed at the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market where they performed every Sunday morning for 18 years.
The Busker’s have released 5 full length albums to date and won the San Diego Music Award’s "Best Americana Band" in 2004. Theywere the featured band in Lambs Players Theater’s “Cotton Patch Gospel,” and joined the legendary Marvin Hamlisch for the San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops concert series in 2010 and performing four sold out shows.
Shawn has two solo releases to date; full length album, “Country Mouse, City Mouse” and an E.P., “Gully.” He is currently in the studio working on two more of his own full-length releases in 2025.
On stage and in the studio, Shawn has worked with many artists including multi-Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff (Tommy, Jersey Boys), Darryl "DMC" McDaniels (Run DMC), Dave Mattacks, Steve Poltz, Tim Flannery, Bob Weir, Mojo Nixon, Sara Petite, Hullabaloo, Kick Up the Dust and many more
He has been in numerous San Diego theater productions as musician, actor, Musical Director and composer. Most recentlycomposed and performed in, "How High theMoon" for the LaJolla Playhouse's WOW Festival, "Ancient" for their Digital productionduring the 2020 quarantine and Lambs Player’s remount of Cotton Patch Gospel in 2023.
PATRICK MCCLORY
BASS
Patrick “Turtle” McClory began playing bass in bar bands in Colorado. He eventually made his way back to San Diego where he has played live and recorded with bands such as Sara Petite, The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Alex Woodard’s “For The Sender” project, Nena Anderson, ZB Savoy and more. Growing up listening to punk rock, Americana, and classic Country, he looks forward to using all those influences and more in The Bastards.