Highway 11

Bio

Highway 11 is a all-genre band out of NE Ohio. The members of the band are; Brian Arkkelin (Khaos), Guitar, keyboards, vocals; Dave Garot, drums, vocals; Rob Lundi, bass, vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar. The band was formed in February of 2024 and has quickly established itself as a premier live act in the NE section of Ohio. Our live show is a combination of musical talent, showmanship and straight up fun. 

Brian Arkkelin (Khaos)

Bio

Brian Arkkelin (aka Khâos) started playing guitar at age 14 and was playing bars and nightclubs by the age of 18. After years of playing in various cover bands that ranged in style from metal to country, Brian started the gothic death metal band Raven X and released the album “Essence Without Light” in 2013. Brian wrote all of the music and performed all of the instruments as well as handling all of the production for Raven X. In recent years, Brian was a member of the Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Freebird, before joining two original bands (The Summit & The Quilts) and touring with bands such as ZZ Top, Collective Soul & Mountain. Brian has also recorded studio material at Real 2 Reel Studios with producer Will Turpin of Collective Soul. Brian plays Gibson, Fender, Ibanez and Godin guitars and uses Kemper amplification.

Dave Garot

Bio

Dave Garot is a self-taught drummer and guitarist from Northeast Ohio. Dave has been playing and recording music since the age of 5. His early bands enjoyed moderate success recording and touring regionally. At the age of 22, Dave was offered a lead guitar spot for the Cleveland-based band Integrity’s 2003-2004 North American tour. Dave continued to play in original bands in the Cleveland area until moving to Jefferson, OH in 2009. Shortly after moving to Jefferson, he joined “High Horse”, a 60s and 70s rock and roll cover band, as the drummer and back up vocalist. Dave also writes and records original music with his dad and brothers in a band called “Garot” that has 3 released albums and is currently working on a 4th. Dave brings his hard hitting, precise drumming, as well as his impressive overall musical talent, to Highway 11 and really sets the tone for the live performances. 

Rob Lundi

Bio

Rob has been a professional musician for over 35 years playing bass guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards and singing. He has played as a solo performer as well as in various bands over the years. He has performed in venues all over Ohio and Pennsylvania. He also plays in Key West, FL on some of the most famous stages, such as Captain Tony's and The Bull and Whistle. His musical journey has taken him across the country and returned him NE Ohio where he has reunited with Brian Arkkelin, who he played together with in their first band as teenagers. Rob is endorsed by Zager acoustic guitars.