Mike Kelsen

Michael Kelsen is an exceptional guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has worked steadily in the OC music scene for years in such places as the Hilton Waterfront and Hyatt hotels in Huntington Beach and Maestros in Laguna Beach, among too many others to list. Michael … Continue readingMike Kelsen

 

Instruments

  • Guitar,
  • Keyboards,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Dave Kelsen

Dave enjoys playing as many styles of music as possible on his upright and electric basses. He lead top 40 bands in the 80’s before embarking on a formidable career in the hospitality industry as Food & Beverage Director for Private Country Clubs and Hotels. … Continue readingDave Kelsen

 

Instruments

  • Bass,
  • Guitar,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Greg Randle

Energetic, fun and super talented, Greg is a blast at every gig he’s on. Greg is just as comfortable singing and playing Rock, R&B, Reggae and Jazz, or anything else you can throw at him. A music veteran of the punk days in 80’s LA, … Continue readingGreg Randle

 

Instruments

  • Guitar,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Kats Konecky

All about the groove. Kats is a meticulous, studied and soulful player. Hundreds, if not thousands of live and studio gigs over the years, Kats is also a recording artist in his own right, recently finishing an album he wrote and co-produced.

 

Instruments

  • Drums,
  • Vocals: Backing

Henry Alexander

Hank is an excellent saxophonist and flutist. Playing, recording and teaching for decades in Southern California. Henry is also a man of many styles, all of which his is equally adept.

 

Instruments

  • Saxophone,
  • Flute,
  • Vocals: Backing

Eric Ruskin

Eric lays the foundation for every band he plays with. A former music professor for Cal State Long Beach and current studio and live player, Eric’s ability is off the charts.

 

Instruments

  • Keyboards,

Michael Vanags

Singer, songwriter extraordinaire, Mike’s heartfelt, thoughtful vocals and lyrics touch everyone in every room we play. Focusing mainly on originals in concert halls around SoCal, Mike also covers a wonderful selection of Rock, Blues, Country and Folk tunes.

 

Instruments

  • Rhythm Guitar,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Chuck O’Neil

Chuck is one of the most versatile and sensitive drummers I’ve had the pleasure to gig with. He seems to inherently know the beats, even on requests from the room we’ve never played.

 

Instruments

  • Drums,
  • Vocals: Backing

Pat Bowers

Soulful, sultry, sensitive and a powerhouse singer. A total pro on stage with a combination of superb musicianship, deep musical knowledge and amazing sense of time and pitch. Pat is also a multi-stylist when it comes to songs and material.

 

Instruments

  • Keyboards,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Don Lansdown

Multi-instrumentalist and singer, Don is all about the music. A professional musician now and for most of his life, Don nails the parts equally on guitar, keyboards and vocals.

 

Instruments

  • Guitar,
  • Keyboards,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Dennis Haling

Dennis is a time-machine with chops and fills in all the right places, that keep people’s feet on the dance floor. His forte is funk, but he also has a voluminous prolific repertoire of styles at his disposal.

 

Instruments

  • Drums,
  • Vocals: Backing

Brie Brixton

A provocative song stylist, Brie has a range and sensibility that adds so much to the experience. An accomplished songwriter, one of Brie’s recordings was a finalist in a national songwriting contest.

 

Instruments

  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Al Chavez

Truly a triple-threat, Al rocks on Saxophone, Keyboards and Vocals. Vibrant, talented and proficient with a sense of humor. Al is always great to have on the gig.

 

Instruments

  • Saxophone,
  • Keyboards,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Bobby Coats

Fabulous leader of the Belairs, Bobby is a rock solid drummer and excellent vocalist with a huge repertoire of music at his command.

 

Instruments

  • Drums,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Frank Fakinos

Frank is next level good, an accomplished drummer and percussionist. He’s played with a lot of heavies in the LA jazz scene. He’s also a serious Rock, R&B and just about any other genre player. He’s also known as Cocoanut Frank in island circles.

 

Instruments

  • Drums,
  • Steel Drum,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Frank Goeckner

Frank is a very sought after player in OC and LA for good reason…he rocks. Equally sensitive and rip-roaring, Frank makes everything sound good.

 

Instruments

  • Guitar,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Pete Mangosing

Pete covers everything with style, panache and solid chops. Leader of Mango Music, The Wild Adults, and a score of other OC Bands, Always dig having Pete on the gig.

 

Instruments

  • Drums,
  • Vocals,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Mark Drummond

The first gig with Mark was done by emailing songs. We didn’t rehearse. But when he showed up… He showed up. Meaning, rehearsal not necessary. He did his homework. Knew every song, nailed every song. Probably why he’s so busy right now with the bands … Continue readingMark Drummond

 

Instruments

  • Guitar,
  • Vocals: Lead/Backing

Vince Washington

If you want a bass player who will back you with authority…call Vince. nuff said.

 

Instruments

  • Bass,

Manny Ramos

Love Manny. Period.

 

Instruments

  • Drums,
  • Vocals: Backing