SHAWN BLACK
​Vocals
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Shawn Black’s love for music started early, shaped by the classic rock records playing in his childhood home. From Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty to Pink Floyd and AC/DC, those early influences sparked a lifelong passion for powerful vocals and unforgettable live music.
After singing in bands through high school and college, Shawn moved to Lexington in the early ’90s and became deeply involved in the local music scene. In late 2000, he founded what would become five below band — originally rehearsing with five friends in the basement, giving the band its name.
More than 1,000 shows later, Shawn is still doing what he loves most: bringing people together through rock and roll.
DAVE MEDLEY
Bass / Keys / Vocals
Dave Medley is a veteran musician with more than four decades of live performance experience, playing everything from rock and country to jazz and swing. Born and raised in Northern Kentucky, Dave has gigged across the region for years before making Lexington home.
As five below band’s bassist, keyboardist, and background vocalist, Dave adds both musical versatility and stage energy to the group’s dynamic sound. Offstage, he works as Creative Services Director at WLEX-TV and is an 11-time Emmy winner as a producer, writer, and editor.
Known for his quick wit and deep musical knowledge, Dave helps keep both the groove — and the band — running strong.
VINT COLLINS
Guitar / Vocals
Raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Robert Vincent Collins grew up surrounded by music, from gospel harmonies in church to the boogie-woogie piano sounds of his father. His early influences span country, bluegrass, Motown, funk, and classic rock icons like Styx, Steely Dan, and Pink Floyd.
Vint began playing guitar as a teenager and has been performing ever since, balancing a lifelong career in education with a deep love of live music. After years of playing with Lexington-area bands, he joined five below band as a fill-in guitarist — and soon became a permanent member.
Today, Vint’s guitar work and vocals are a key part of the band’s signature sound and onstage chemistry.
DAVID RICH
Guitar / Vocals
David Rich’s passion for guitar began as a teenager, hearing Led Zeppelin late at night and becoming inspired by Jimmy Page’s ability to shift from delicate melodies to explosive rock power.
Encouraged by his father — a skilled steel guitarist — David developed a wide musical range, though classic rock has always been at the heart of his style. Since moving to Lexington in the 1980s, he has played with numerous regional bands and become a familiar face in the local music scene.
Now with five below band, David brings soaring guitar lines, strong vocals, and a deep love for the band’s extended family of fans.
JEFF FROHLICH
Drums / Vocals
Jeff Frohlich has been drumming since the age of eight and has spent years building a reputation as both a powerful drummer and a standout vocalist. Though he is the newest full-time member of five below band, Jeff has been part of the group’s extended story for years as a trusted fill-in before joining permanently.
As a singing drummer, Jeff adds another layer of vocal depth to a band where all five members sing live. Originally from Seattle, his career has included touring nationally and performing with acts such as Molly Hatchet, along with an extensive résumé of Kentucky-based bands.
Jeff’s driving rhythms, energy, and vocal range help make every five below band show unforgettable.