The front man Patrick Ellis, a former Navy SEAL of San Diego, California, performed in Germany from 1997 to 2000 with various local bands (including the Holy Rats, Sailer Brothers, Midnight Hour, Cherry Red, and the Box Cars) throughout Southern Germany.

In 2001 Ellis returned to San Diego and, with Alan Adamson, formed the original Bluefrog and Company and played downtown in the house band at Buffalo Joe's. The group appeared on the NBC Good-Morning Show and has performed at several other local venues.