Members of Fort Worth West are: Bill Horn, Candy Chase, Michael J. Dohoney, and Dave Fraser. Three of the original members are Texans and hail from Cowtown. Dave Fraser is the honorary Texan and is originally from Sacramento, California.

Bill Horn, born and raised on the West Side of Ft. Worth, recently was awarded "The Lead Guitar Player of the Year" by the California Country Music Association. He graduated from the same high school that John Denver and Roger Miller attended, Arlington Heights High School, and his college years were spent at North Texas State University and the University of Texas at Austin.

Candy Chase was born and raised in Cowtown, attended North Side High School, North Texas State University, and then went on the road with the infamous all girl band, "The Kandy Kanes". Finding her way to California, she has become a top-notch session bass player, vocalist, and songwriter.

Michael J. Dohoney was born and raised in Cleburne, Texas. When he turned professional at age 17, his musical travels led him to a new home in Ft. Worth where being one of the only singing drummers, he developed his soulful style. From there, his career has taken him to Southern California where he enjoys a successful career doing recording sessions, and writing songs.

Dave Fraser developed his virtuoso keyboard and harmonica playing by the age of 18. He played in local bands around Sacramento until moving to LA, when he became a bandleader for Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Terrace show band.

The early formation of the band began by a chance meeting. But to set the stage, in the early years back in Ft. Worth, Michael J. had heard of this gifted left-handed R&B/Pop singer named Candy was but had never actually met. Then many years later out in California, a mutual friend had connected them for a local gig and after working a few times together, and finding themselves in need a guitar player, Michael J. suggested Bill Horn. The first time they all three played together Bill recalls "It just seemed to click musically and on a friendship level too. We had all these things in common like Ft. Worth, Country Music and California." An interesting sideline to this is that Bill and Candy found out they shared the same last name, Horn (Candy’s maiden name).

Now at this time, these future band members were involved in many other working acts and original projects. While Michael J. was already committed to other projects, Bill and Candy started an original band and made their debut back in Texas as "The Horns". Then later on it became evident that Michael J.’s expertise on vocals and drums would complete a powerful and versatile trio at which time they began recording their first demos.

A few years later, Michael’s and Candy’s working experience with keyboard player/Disney bandleader Dave Fraser, offered the band the perfect forth piece compliment with his fiery keyboard and harmonica playing. Only two months later, they were offered the prestigious house band gig at the "Neon Cactus" within the Disneyland Hotel. Entertaining international crowds five nights a week for three years was the perfect venue for a young band to solidify and hone their musical and entertainment skills. The perfect foundation for a band to launch a recording career.

Now, four years after leaving Disney, they have released their debut CD on DJM Records. Great reviews are popping up on the internet and many Country Music tabloids. Even in the prestigious WeatherBureau insert of "BILLBOARD MAGAZINE" (March 13, 1999) they are gaining recognition. Look for their CD in record stores across the US and at music websites like: Amazon.com, CDNow.com or DJMREC.com.