Meet Josh Monson
Bassist for Carlie Wall
Josh Monson is an accomplished and dedicated musician with a deep passion for performance and a solid foundation in a variety of musical skills.
He started his pursuit of music with piano lessons at age eight, and by age ten, he quickly developed a love for the cello.
During his high school years, Josh honed his skills on the bass as a member of the Snow Canyon High School Orchestra and Jazz Band, earning performance opportunities at prestigious events such as the St. George Jazz Festival and on the Hollywood Backlot Stage at Disney's California Adventure.
He continued to pursue his passion for music at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, graduating in 2025 with a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Commercial Music. His college education expanded his musical expertise to include performance, studio and live audio technology, and music business. He also had opportunities to perform with professional groups like the Dreamspire Symphony, featuring guest vocalist Emma Nissen. Beyond his academic achievements, Josh has become an active member of the Southern Utah music community, where he also performs with the Southwest Symphony, and continues to dedicate himself to the growing music scene in the area.
Meet Isaac Sloan
Keyboardist for Carlie Wall
Isaac Sloan is a songwriter, vocalist, pianist, and photographer whose creative work has spanned more than two decades across Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona. Known for a melodic rock sound that weaves together elements of classic rock, progressive rock, and folk, Isaac brings a thoughtful, deeply personal approach to his music.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Bob Dylan, Yes, David Bowie, John Prine, Pink Floyd, and Queen, Isaac crafts songs marked by strong melodies, lyrical depth, and genuine storytelling. His 2009 album, As Promised, features standout tracks including “Close Your Eyes,” “Grace Land,” and “Method Undefined,” and he has also contributed additional music to fundraiser albums over the years.
Throughout his career, Isaac has been involved in a range of bands and collaborative projects, including Falter, Tythus, Castle Bravo, Silver Song, and Dark Archer, among others. While he performs primarily on piano and vocals, his enduring love of guitar continues to shape his songwriting and live performances.
With a voice and perspective shaped not only by music, but also by software engineering, photography, raising a family, and simply enduring life’s twists and turns, Isaac Sloan creates songs that are both reflective and resonant—music grounded in experience, honesty, and heart.
Meet Miles Tade
Violinist for carlie wall
Miles Tade began his musical journey at the age of five through the Fiddling Lions program at his elementary school in Texas. Although he initially faced challenges reading sheet music, his instructor introduced him to an alternative learning method using cassette recordings. This approach, combined with the Suzuki Method, helped him develop a finely tuned ear and a strong foundation in musical expression.
Despite early difficulties in middle and high school orchestras, Miles remained committed to his craft. He actively participated in Solo and Ensemble Competitions, earning high marks for his performances. The summer before entering high school, he successfully auditioned for the Texas Youth Orchestra—a prestigious ensemble drawing top talent from both Houston and Dallas. With this group, he toured internationally, performing in Italy, Austria, and Germany. During his junior year at Memorial High School, his school orchestra won a statewide competition, earning the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
As an adult, Miles continued to pursue his passion by performing with several orchestras in Southern Utah. Seeking new creative outlets, he has spent the past three years exploring diverse musical genres. He has performed with bluegrass bands, taken part in local improvisational jam sessions, and become an active participant in the underground music scene—all of which reflect his ongoing dedication to growth, versatility, and artistic exploration as a violinist.
Meet Lance Kotter
Cellist/Harpist for Carlie Wall
Lance Kotter is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and Certified Music Practitioner whose love for music began before he could tie his shoes. Starting guitar at five and later discovering the cello in sixth grade, he immersed himself in advanced orchestras and bands through his school years. By high school, Lance had added drums, bass, multiple guitar styles, and vocals to his repertoire, eventually touring with a band.
In 2011, he found a lifelong companion—the harp—which inspired an original album in 2012. After two years in Poland on an LDS mission, he returned to expand his skills, launching his own project, Co-Create, while busking to fund business college. Today, Lance uses harp therapy to support patients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, dementia, and end-of-life care, while continuing live and studio collaborations.
Beyond music, Lance is the founder of Elemental Health in St. George, specializing in hormone optimization, IV therapy, peptides, and medical weight loss. He is preparing to begin osteopathic medical school in 2026 in Ivins, Utah. A lifelong metalhead with eclectic tastes, Lance draws inspiration from genres spanning cinematic scores to bluegrass. When not composing, he’s outdoors hiking or searching for great Indian food—usually with a harp or cello close by.