Wain McFarlane is the leader of the Minneapolis-based funk/reggae/jazz band, Ipso Facto. On March 10, 2007, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper, Mint Condition, and Lifehouse hosted a benefit concert to raise money for his kidney transplant. He is the mentor of Minneapolis musician, Aaron Walczak and Ryan Liestman (The Rule) and also the founding member of the band Hookers $ Blow (pronounced Hookers n' Blow).