Overview

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GUITAR/VOCALS

Growing up in a musical family (his father played jazz saxophone in a Big Band) in Richmond, VA, Michael was destined to earn a living as a musician, singer/songwriter and guitarist. His first success was recording a song with his own band that was selected for an album compiled by a local rock station. That launched a decade of touring in Europe and the Southeast. After settling in Georgia, Michael joined a local band, playing private and corporate events. He’s a full time musician with a soulful voice and rocks Gibson and Fender guitars.

DRUMS

Playing drums for over six decades, Tom has toured in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Tom has been in opening bands for The Guess Who, Aerosmith, The Steve Miller Band, Kiss, ELO and other international groups. Tom has more recently played with members of Original Parliament, the B.B. King band, and Arrested Development. He is one of founders of our band and greatly enjoys playing and helping to manage the group.

TRUMPET

Chris started playing trumpet at age seven and after meeting Al Hirt at age twelve was hooked. He has played with numerous Atlanta and DC bands and on stages with BJ Thomas, The Spinners, Cab Calloway, Holiday on Ice, Duke Pearson, Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey, Circus World, and numerous Broadway shows and touring companies. Chris was first call on lead trumpet under Columbia Artist’s Touring Division and served as professor of contracts, copyright, and artist management at The Art Institute of Atlanta while performing regularly in the Atlanta area

ALTO & TENOR SAX/FLUTE

Thom is a woodwind player and percussionist who grew up listening to the music of Chicago. Thom has a music degree from Western Carolina University and has performed in 14 different countries....so far! He has opened for Jimmy Buffett, Lee Greenwood, Roseanne Cash, Mickey Gilley, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Kingston Trio and many others. He is also a composer and sound designer creating music and sound effects for stage plays and documentary films.

TROMBONE

Neal began trombone at age 8. He has played in the 3rd Army Band in Atlanta, Ga.  and was with the Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz Band for 32 years. He has also spent over 30 years playing Broadway shows and concerts with some recognizable names:  Frank Sinatra, Sr. & Jr, Sammy Davis Jr, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, George Burns, Red Skelton Ann Margaret, Lisa Minnelli, Lou Rawls, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye. Tina Turner and Gladys Knight. He toured with Burt Bacharach, Johnny Mathis, the O’Jays, The Spinners, Four Tops, The Tams and The Temptations. 

VOCALS

 Chayse, the "spring chicken" of Chi-Town, discovered his musical calling at a very young age. Diagnosed with Hemophilia as an infant, (a condition that prevents his blood from clotting) music became Chayse’s safe outlet and passion. He started playing piano and singing at age 9, later learning guitar, bass, drums, and songwriting as well. He has performed across the country, competed in talent competitions, and won songwriting contests. In addition to his performing career, Chayse has dedicated 11 years to nurturing aspiring musicians as a private music teacher. When he isn't teaching or performing, he can be found in the studio composing and recording radio jingles, working on his backswing at the golf course, or advocating for Hemophilia Awareness. 

KEYBOARDS/VOCALS

 Rick has had opportunity to play with groups such as the Turner Field Band (Atlanta Braves), the Atlanta Falcons House Band, Les and Larry Elgart, The Soul Purpose Band, and most recently Orquesta MaCuba (Salsa Band).  Rick was a Band Director in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties for thirty years and has been involved in church music for even longer. He is a huge Chicago fan, having listened to the band since childhood, and is thrilled to be playing their music. 

BASS GUITAR/VOCALS   

Justin is an Atlanta, Georgia native guitarist with over 15 years of playing, recording and teaching experience under his belt. He grew up listening and playing Rock, Jazz, Funk, and R&B. Later, he majored in Jazz Guitar at Kennesaw State University. Over the years, he has studied with several A-list musicians in the Atlanta area, including Barry Richman, Sam Skelton, Trey Wright, and Jimmy Cypher. He has also studied with guitar greats Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons, Doug Doppler, and Frank Zappa’s guitarist Mike Keneally!