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/VOCALS

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.

KEYBOARDS/VOCALS

Mark has been performing across the US for more than 40 years. Originally from Delaware, he began playing music with his older brother Benjie in Nashville, Tennessee, sharing the stage with many Country music stars and Hall Of Fame inductees. As a youngster Mark spent time in the various recording studios in Nashville learning from the musicians recording there. A treat at age 17, Mark had the privilege of meeting Elvis' drummer DJ Fontana and playing a few songs with him.

TROMBONE

 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

John started music at age 6 learning piano from his grandmother, a concert pianist for the Chicago symphony. He has played with numerous bands and orchestras, playing a variety of instruments and performing at many Southeastern venues. John’s original compositions have been streamed or downloaded in over 30 countries. To best emulate Peter Cetera, John plays Fender basses using a medium pick.