Where Are They Now?

1984 Where are They Now?

25 Years have passed since the band was formed and Casual Hello was recorded. International play and reviews around the globe have made it a classic that has been traded and sold around the world since the initial pressing. Check on the band members below to see what they have been doing since the last time you saw them.

Some Cool Facts

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Matt Bunch

Since the dis-banding of 1984, Matt went on to travel the world playing music in some of the most remote parts of the globe before returning to the US to settle down and put down his roots. After performing and recording in China, Thailand, South Korea, Myanmar and Laos, Matt returned to the U.S. and took the helm of his Father’s recording studio where he assists emerging and established artists realize their dreams of recording their music and making dreams come true.

Current Projects

2024 – New Solo Album “Here I Come” is available worldwide

Jean Pierre Espil

Since leaving 1984, Jean Pierre “Pete” Espil has been busy. 2020 marks his 24th year working with young people. As part of this tenure, he spent 13 years in full time youth ministry for the Catholic Church serving in 4 different parishes in three different states (Idaho, Utah and Tennessee). He has authored three books and has travelled nationally and internationally to speak to Catholic teenagers. He earned a Bachelor degree in Linguistics from Boise State University in 2005 and a Masters in Social work from Utah State University in 2017. He currently works as a counselor at a local agency in his home town in Idaho. He hasn’t been onstage with a band since 2012 but who knows what the future will hold. When he isn’t working, he enjoys hunting and trapping in the great outdoors of Idaho, training in Brazilian jiu jitsu, and spending time with his wife of 21 years, and their rescued dogs.

Current Projects

2022 – “BASCO” The Adventures of Jesse Echeverry. Now available in audio book! ALL Proceeds go to Sacred Heart Ranch of Idaho.

Jason Ramsey

Since the release of Casual Hello, Jason went on to co-found prog-rock band Foolsbane and release three albums with them. In addition, he forged a successful radio career and performs stand up comedy as well. He also volunteers his services to MC charity events all over the southern part of Idaho.ho.

Current Projects

2024 – Harmony & Chaos Podcast