EDDIE MARTINEZ
Lead Vocals
Eddie Martinez hails from Detroit, MIchigan and is the Lead Vocalist for Make it Real. Growing up in Detroit, Eddie eventually relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with in 1992 with his all original band Silent Scream. Since then, Eddie’s powerful vocals made him a sought-after frontman for a variety of original bands and tribute acts such as Rokken Dokken (Dokken) and Motley Brue (Motley Crue). He’s performed in the Midwest extensively, gracing the stages of major venues and events such as Milwaukee’s Summerfest with Category X opening for Styx on the BMO Harris stage. Eddie currently has a solo release of all original music he wrote "Soul Speaker" with singles available on all streaming platforms. Eddie currently has a solo album, Soul Speaker, available on all streaming platforms. He credits his style to the influence of Elvis Presley, Joe Lynn Turner, and Steve Perry.
TOM HUNTER
Guitar
Born in Brooklyn, NY and later having grown up in SW Florida, Tom began playing guitar in his teens, having been influenced by diverse styles of music including Bluegrass, Country, Folk, R&B, Blues and Rock. It was Rock and Heavy Metal that played a dominant role in his future in music and remains as such today. Tom is also a singer/songwriter having recently released two new albums. Tom has performed in the US and Europe with such bands as 3rd Wish, KC Williams, Dianna Jones, The Wolf, and Feels Like the First Time (Foreigner tribute). Today, Tom calls Wisconsin home where he is active in the local music scene having performed at Milwaukee's Summerfest, Shank Hall, Wisconsin State Fair, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, and numerous theaters in the Midwest.
Lead Guitar
SCOTT CAPPER
Scott Capper has lived in Northern California for more than 3 decades and is the lead guitarist for Make It Real. Growing up in Connecticut, he first picked up a guitar at 14 years old. Early influences included Aerosmith, Judas Priest and Deep Purple. Scott moved to Southwest Florida in the 80’s where he joined Danger Inc., an original blues rock band that played numerous gigs in the area, even winning a very competitive battle of the bands. Yearning for more exposure, Scott then moved to the East Bay in Northern California, forming the Metal influenced band Zodiac Zoo in the early 90’s. The band had moderate success opening for well known bands like Vicious Rumors and Quiet Riot as well as recording an EP before disbanding in 1994. After taking time off to raise a family in the Sacramento area, Scott rejoined the music scene playing in various cover bands before being hired last year by the original heavy rock band Hauler, who will be releasing a full length album in early 2026. Scott’s fiery rock soloing style and solid crunching rythym is a great fit for Make it Real.
Bass
RANDY PAUL JONES
A veteran musician, Randy has toured extensively, providing the thump for acts such as CMS Recording Artists Atlantis, local phenoms Sensation, Kid Courage, and The Steve Grimm Band and tribute acts Feels Like the First Time (Foreigner) and Ain’t That America (Mellencamp). He is also a senior member of the annual Sleighriders benefit concert that has performed at Milwaukee’s Shank Hall for over 40 years. He credits his playing style to the influence of James Jamerson, Willie Dixon, PaulMcCartney,
Jack Bruce, and Geezer Butler.
Drums
GREG HOERNKE
Greg Hoernke is the drummer for Make it Real and started playing music and drums at the young age of 8 years old. Greg studied music at Bay View School of the Arts and went on to study music at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Beginning at age 14, Greg has performed with many acts and in a diverse range of styles such as Jazz, Jazz fusion, Progressive Rock, Blues and Rock. Greg has performed in many bands in the Midwest performing in clubs and Theaters most recently with Feels Like the First Time (Foreigner tribute).