Our History.

Remembering the talent that made us.

Before The Asteroids.

Steven Wagler, Danger K Varoz, Tyler DeCaussin, and Nathanial Morse began playing together after meeting through Albuquerque rockabilly singer Mozzy Dee. Watch this live television appearance of Mozzy Dee performing her original song “Why Not Me” (available on iTunes/Amazon Music) with Danger, Steven, Tyler and Nate. For more on Mozzy Dee, visit mozzydeemusic.com.

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After parting ways with Dee, Danger and Steven both stepped up to the microphone, and the group quickly built a repertoire of oldies, jazz, jump blues, doo-wop, and surf favorites.

Jolyn Aleman soon joined on keys and vocals, completing the lineup they called Mint Skylark. Jolyn brought classical training and a deeper understanding of vocal harmonies, as a voice and music instructor herself. She also brought songwriting to Mint Skylark, changing the dynamic from a cover band to something a little bit more. Soon after she joined, Jolyn, Danger and Tyler wrote the song “Sunshine” together. The Asteroids still play “Sunshine” as part of their regular repertoire.

Mint Skylark lasted 16 months, from February 2022 to June 2023, before momentum stalled. A few months after that, Steven made the call to “get the band back together”—this time pared down to a trio, with an emphasis on fast, fun, danceable music and a huge appetite to workshop originals.

Speaking of original music, it was around this time that Jolyn released her original song “Little Things.” Check out her music video below and for more on Jolyn Aleman, visit jolynnaleman.com.

First contact.

The Asteroids officially formed in the fall of 2023. White button-down shirts, black ties, and black shades became the uniform for an oldies band with a little sci-fi twist. Steven and Danger began writing music and encouraging each other to find that next bop.

Steven wrote the band’s first original, “Cold Love,” recorded with original guitarist Tyler DeCaussin and saxophonist Nathanial Morse. Danger K Varoz directed and edited its music video.

Cold Love · Written by Steven Wagler
Music video directed and edited by Danger K Varoz.

Danger followed with “Supernova Hangover,” putting the band’s sci-fi twist into song. The founding trio performed it on Pickup New Mexico.

The saxophone stays.

After Steven’s departure, Tyler soon followed, teaming up with Jolyn to form the jazz duo Hot Commodities. As Danger brought together the next lineup of The Asteroids, one thing became clear: the saxophone was essential. Whatever else changed, that sound was staying.

With thanks to the musicians who helped shape the band along the way, including Joe Buffaloe on guitar, Daniel Moreno on saxophone, and Bob Quintano on bass guitar.

Joe Buffaloe

Guitar

Daniel Moreno

Saxophone

Bob Quintano

Bass guitar