Meet The Band
Emily Ricketts- Lead Vocals
Emily Ricketts is a singer from Rancho Santa Margarita. She is currently pursuing a degree in Interior Design. She’s been singing ever since she can remember and was heavily influenced by her parents' musical favorites as a kid. Her biggest influences are Zach Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Daisy Jones & The Six. Outside of the band she loves to cook, bake, design and remodel spaces, and travel.
Alessio Thorpe- Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Alessio Thorpe, born and raised in Rome, Italy is a junior at Saddleback College. He moved to America when he was 11 years old and began his music journey shortly after. He started out playing the trombone in school and expanded to guitar, bass, and other brass instruments. Alessio is currently an audio engineering major and enjoys riding his motorbike, surfing, and rock climbing. His biggest inspiration comes from Lindsey Buckingham, Brian May, Blake Mills, and David Gilmour.
Landon Rickert- Electric Guitar
Landon Rickert was born in Denver, Colorado and is currently living in Mission Viejo, California. Landon started playing guitar and bass in high school. During the 2020 pandemic Landon began his search for the perfect sound. in 2023 Landon found the perfect sound when mic-ing up Bassist Cooper Tomasick. His biggest influences are Johnny Marr, The Backseat Lovers, The Marias, and 100 Gecs. Landon is known as the most attractive member of Crimson Moon.
Luke Loftus- Drums
Luke Loftus is a jazz drummer from Ladera Ranch, CA. He’s been on the kit since the age of 9 having been influenced by church drummers and seeing other local groups perform at a young age. Luke enjoys going to the desert and driving SxS with his family in his spare time. He often credits drummers like Ginger Baker, Buddy Rich, Bernard Purdie, and Mitch Mitchell as sources of inspiration. Luke only has 1 1/2 thumbs too so good for him.
Cooper Tomasick- Bass Guitar, Vocals, Piano
Cooper Tomasick, from Orange CA, started his passion for music early on through piano, having a knack for analyzing music and figuring out song by ear. He studied Musical Theatre related arts for 6 years (singing, acting, dancing), and is currently playing Bass, Guitar, Piano and singing actively. Cooper's biggest musical influences include Mac Demarco, Buddy Holly, Chris Martin, and Hank Williams. IGC.