the fightin' malones

Tom (Malone) Cook (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) brings years of performing experience to the Fightin’ Malones. He founded the band in order to have fun and explore the rich music of Ireland and America. He performed for many years in the Rancid Polecats, an indie rock band. He is excited to work with such talented musicians to bring the music of Ireland and roots America to listeners. He owns an export company and resides with his beautiful wife Beth and three year old son.

Beth (Malone) Cook (Lead and Backing Vocals) provides the beautiful female vocals heard with the Malones. She has experience singing in church Choirs, and presently fronts her own very talented jazz group, Emmie Blu. She is married to Tom (Malone) and is a wonderful Mother to their three year old son.

Don (Malone) Butler (Bass Guitar) has performed with many original music groups in the Tampa Bay area since 1990. Most notable are The Crash Mitchell Five, The Semis, and Waterdigger. He supports his family by performing in his cover band Double Barrel, doing stage hand work, and teaching guitar. He did a pilgrimage in the year 2000 to Kilkenny, Ireland to visit the Butler castle and have many, many beers.

K. Paul (Malone) Boyev (Lead Guitar) has played and recorded professionally and semi-professionally for more years than he cares to admit. Additionally, he plays guitar in the Tampa band Magadog, lead guitar for the Crash Mitchell Five, and plays bass for The Boozers and Insect Joy. He also participates in Florida's burgeoning avant-garde music scene, performing and recording as Otolathe, as well as with The Analog Synthesizer Ensemble.

Neil (Malone) Leonard (Mandolin) is an accomplished musician who enjoys playing music found in the multicultural and diverse Tampa Bay area. From Bach to Bahamian Music back to Bluegrass, to Cuban sonnets, woody, jazz, love songs, puppet music, etc, he loves the mandolin. The instrument itself is ever changing and continually inspires him to get in the thick of it all and just play. He teaches ESE at a High School during the day.

Burt (Malone) Rushing completed the lineup for the Fightin' Malones. A native of the Tampa Bay area, Rushing has performed with many bands throughout the Southeast with styles ranging from Rock to Reggae, providing him a diverse musical background. He has recently accompanied Christian recording artist Travis Cottrell, and has done studio work with Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin & Slick Aguilar. As a drummer for the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Rushing has performed in numerous shows including: A Christmas Cabaret; Menopause the Musical; The Rocky Horror Show; Hats; Cigar City Chronicles, A musical history of Tampa; Waistwatchers; Respect,A Musical Journey of Women; Katie Lee Gifford's, Party Animals; Picture Incomplete; and the Patel Conservatory's productions of Grease & High School Musical. Currently Rushing can be seen in Godspell at the Straz Center's Jaeb Theater. With a love of folk and Celtic music, he's thrilled to be fightin' with the Malones! He lives in Clearwater with his wife Lori & their two children.