Category 5 is a high-energy band that performs cover material and original music.  The band’s primary goal is entertaining your audience completely.   By focusing on music one normally does not hear in a club, Category 5 connects with audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

The members of the band are:

Perry Zaremba – Lead Vocals
George Koch – Bass and vocals
Russ Hardy – Lead Guitar and vocals
Kenny Morss – Drums and vocals
Kevin Davis – Guitar, Keys & vocals
Paul Herbon - Sound Engineer
Michael Hess - Roadie
Joey Degg - Roadie

Formed in September 2006, Category 5 brings the sound and style of Arena Rock back to the club. By playing a combination of cover material that ranges from everyday and current dance favorites to epic artists such as Boston, Van Halen, Journey, SRV and Rush, Category 5 entertains any audience from the dance crowd to the hard-core music lover. 

Category 5’s performance keeps the audience guessing as to what is coming next and out of their seats dancing to the high-energy music that the band performs!

The band consists of members with both professional and semi-professional experience.  Details from song elements to production and sound quality are among the band’s top priorities to ensure the audience enjoys the show.  Category 5 provides a full professional PA system and lighting for each performance.

Perry Zaremba
Lead Vocals
Perry Zaremba is the ultimate front man who connects with all audiences with his impeccable range and charisma. From taking on vocal challenges like The Eagles, Journey, and Led Zeppelin with ease to his amazing song writing skills this lead singer will blow you away.
Nickname ˜Pinball Wizard"

George Koch
Bass, Backing Vocals, & Trivia Master
Mr. Koch or ˜Big Daddy" is not only a rocking bass player but one of the funniest guys you'll ever meet. His Big Daddy Trivia is a big hit in the shows and his comments before and during songs will make you smile. His great musicianship and his sense of humor are a show highlight.
Nickname "Big Daddy"

Russ Hardy
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Russ, is a tremendously talented guitar player and musician. He brings many years of experience and many musical talents to the band. A long time fixture in the Detroit music scene, Russ has performed with many well-known bands and performers. With his ability to play, sing, write and perform at the highest levels, Russ adds an exciting new dimension to Category 5.
Nickname “Rudd”

Kenny Morss
Drums, Percussion, & Backing Vocals
Don't let his age fool you!  Kenny is a seasoned musician with years of experience.  Kenny's energy and drumming take the band to another level.  His skills, both live and in the studio, are powerful assets to have.  His live performances are something to witness!  He'll have you up and out of your seat almost as much as he is!
Nickname ˜The Kid"

Kevin Davis
Guitar, Keys, Vocals & Sound effects
Kevin is their heart and soul bringing many musical skills and talents to the band's music, performances, and recording. There's a line Perry says during shows that ˜Kevin makes us a 9 piece band" and it couldn't be truer. Kevin's been known to switch from an acoustic 12-string guitar to keyboards over to an electric guitar all while playing bass pedals with his feet.
Nickname ˜The Kitchen Sink"

Michael Hess
The Roadie & Issue Master
An asset to this Category 5 machine that they couldn't live without, Hess handles all for the band from managing equipment to solving any issue.
Nickname ˜Hong Kong Phooey"