The Journey
Musical Timeline
From first instruments to drums with Funk Trek and keys/guitar with The Midland Band — the story of a musician who refused to stop at one.
First Instruments
Jake's musical story began the way most do — with curiosity and a borrowed instrument. He quickly discovered a natural affinity for multiple instruments, starting with guitar and keys.
First Instruments
Jake's musical story began the way most do — with curiosity and a borrowed instrument. He quickly discovered a natural affinity for multiple instruments, starting with guitar and keys.
First Open Mic & Live Shows
Jake stepped on stage for the first time at a local open mic — and was immediately hooked. The rush of performing live to an audience, even a small one, changed everything.
First Open Mic & Live Shows
Jake stepped on stage for the first time at a local open mic — and was immediately hooked. The rush of performing live to an audience, even a small one, changed everything.
Mastering Multiple Instruments
Jake committed to becoming a true multi-instrumentalist — practicing drums, keys, guitar, and bass with equal dedication. This versatility would define his career.
Mastering Multiple Instruments
Jake committed to becoming a true multi-instrumentalist — practicing drums, keys, guitar, and bass with equal dedication. This versatility would define his career.
First Recordings
Jake's first recordings captured the raw energy of a musician still finding his voice — but already showing the technical range and instincts that would make him a sought-after collaborator.
First Recordings
Jake's first recordings captured the raw energy of a musician still finding his voice — but already showing the technical range and instincts that would make him a sought-after collaborator.
Joining The Midland Band
In 2008, Jake joined The Midland Band as their keyboard player, guitarist, and percussionist — a perfect outlet for his multi-instrumental range. The band quickly built a following across the Omaha area.
The Midland Band on Facebook →Joining The Midland Band
In 2008, Jake joined The Midland Band as their keyboard player, guitarist, and percussionist — a perfect outlet for his multi-instrumental range. The band quickly built a following across the Omaha area.
The Midland Band on Facebook →
The Midland Band — Live Shows & Recordings
The Midland Band built a loyal following through relentless gigging and recording. Their music is on Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud — a testament to a band that takes their craft seriously.
Listen on Spotify →The Midland Band — Live Shows & Recordings
The Midland Band built a loyal following through relentless gigging and recording. Their music is on Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud — a testament to a band that takes their craft seriously.
Listen on Spotify →
Joining Funk Trek — On Keys
In 2011, Jake joined Funk Trek as their keyboard player, bringing a warm, soulful touch to the band's high-energy funk sound. He quickly became a fan favorite for his keys work.
Funk Trek on Facebook →Joining Funk Trek — On Keys
In 2011, Jake joined Funk Trek as their keyboard player, bringing a warm, soulful touch to the band's high-energy funk sound. He quickly became a fan favorite for his keys work.
Funk Trek on Facebook →
Transition to Drums — Funk Trek
Jake transitioned from keys to drums in Funk Trek — a move that took the band's groove to another level. Fans who loved his keyboard work have been vocal about missing it, though he keeps teasing a surprise return.
Funk Trek on Facebook →Transition to Drums — Funk Trek
Jake transitioned from keys to drums in Funk Trek — a move that took the band's groove to another level. Fans who loved his keyboard work have been vocal about missing it, though he keeps teasing a surprise return.
Funk Trek on Facebook →
Software Engineering Takes Off
Jake built a parallel career as a software engineer while continuing to perform and record music full-time. His previous site at jakereisdorff.netlify.app documented that journey.
Software Engineering Takes Off
Jake built a parallel career as a software engineer while continuing to perform and record music full-time. His previous site at jakereisdorff.netlify.app documented that journey.
Active in Both Bands + Gigging Strong
Jake is now an active, full-time member of both Funk Trek and The Midland Band — playing drums/keys in one and keys/guitar/percussion in the other, often in the same week.
Active in Both Bands + Gigging Strong
Jake is now an active, full-time member of both Funk Trek and The Midland Band — playing drums/keys in one and keys/guitar/percussion in the other, often in the same week.
The Midland Band — New Material & Live Shows
The Midland Band continues releasing new music in 2025, with active presence on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok (@the.midland.band), and Instagram (@themidlandband). The shows keep getting better.
YouTube — @midlandband →The Midland Band — New Material & Live Shows
The Midland Band continues releasing new music in 2025, with active presence on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok (@the.midland.band), and Instagram (@themidlandband). The shows keep getting better.
YouTube — @midlandband →
Funk Trek — Surprise Guest TBA
Jake recently teased something big for Funk Trek fans who've been missing his keyboard work: "surprise guest TBA soon!" — hinting at a return to the keys in an upcoming show.
Follow Funk Trek →Funk Trek — Surprise Guest TBA
Jake recently teased something big for Funk Trek fans who've been missing his keyboard work: "surprise guest TBA soon!" — hinting at a return to the keys in an upcoming show.
Follow Funk Trek →The story continues…
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