About Crane & Co
This is our story
Crane & Co formed in Clemmons, NC in January of 2024 starting with several members of the now disbanded group Hawthorne Curve.
We comprise four players and personalities with decades of professional live music experience.
We play 70s, 80s, and 90s classic rock with a handful of mordern rock and pop hits that crowds love. We try to play songs that everyone knows but most bands don’t play.
We bring professional lights and sound system along with our professional attitude and abilities. We have a dedicated and growing following.
Meet the members of the band
Tyler Crane
Tyler is the band leader, vocalist, and guitarist. Originally from Mooresville, NC, he picked up the guitar at age 13. He was inspired to play by blues music from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Cream. He later became a double threat, playing guitar and singing lead vocals. Tyler has a wife, two kids, and resides in Davie County, NC
Billy McGloughen
Billy plays lead guitar and sings backing vocals. He’s been playing in local bands since high school. In addition to being a musician he is also a licensed airplane pilot. Billy lives in Clemmons, NC with is wife and sons.
Brent Bilyau
Brent Bilyeu is the drummer and back-up vocalist. He began his musical journey at the age of 13 when he picked up the drums, and by 15, he had expanded his repertoire to include the guitar and bass. His drumming style is heavily influenced by legends such as Carter Beauford, Bernard Purdie, John Bonham, and Stewart Copeland, whose techniques and creativity have deeply inspired him. Brent resides in Winston Salem, NC, with his wife and their dog, Porter.
Todd Douglas
Todd plays bass guitar and sings backing vocals. He started playing bass in high school with pickup bands rocking the FM radio songs of the day. He has played professionally in bands with a range of styles including punk, jazz, power funk, and country as well as most flavors of rock. Todd lives with his wife in Clemmons, NC.
Why You Should Work With Us
We are a fun band to see and hear. Our song selection features popular music that everyone loves but that most other bands don’t play, providing our audience with a unique experience. Whatever we play, we do it with skill and passion.
We bring professional equipment and a professional attitude to every performance. Whether we are playing for 50 people or 50,000 we want everyone to be delighted that they spent time listening.