MIKE COLLINS…… LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR
Originally from the Bay Area, Mike has been performing for over 30 years, including performances abroad, Mike has lent his considerable musical skills to many projects. Mike’s superb vocals are a step above the ordinary with his soulful voice.
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STEVE PRESTON….LEAD GUITAR/VOCALS
Steve brings over 30 years musical experience with 20 of that playing out of Nashville for the likes of Louise Mandrell and Johnny Paycheck. He has made appearances on the Grand Ole’ Opry, The Tonight Show and Austin City Limits. Although his background is mainly Country he has a real love for Rock & Roll and it shows in his playing.
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CHRIS COMACHO….DRUMS/VOCALS
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in California, Chris has been playing for 25 years with several rock bands in the Central Valley. Chris’s influences include: Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Chris McHugh, Dean Castronova and Dave Weckl. He enjoys all genres of music including Rock, Classics, Mo Town, Country, Funk and Soul.
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DAVE MONDAY….BASS/VOCALS
With 35 years of experience Dave has played hundreds of gigs. Dave played 13 years with Spellbound, and has also played with locals, Vinnie Smith, Ann Loureiro, DJ Slate and Rocket 88, and Shelly Streeter. Over the years, he has played as an “opening” act for Eddie Money, Dr. Hook, Elvin Bishop, Hal Katchum, David Lindley and Taj Mahal.
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JOHN DE JONGE….TRUMPET/VOCALS
John started playing the trumpet in Junior High School. When graduating from High school he received the Bank of America Achievement Award in the field of Music. In the Navy he was the lead trumpet player for his ships Big Band. He played in the Jazz and Concert Bands in college. Since then he has performed in groups playing everything from classical to rock and gospel to jazz.
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PHIL HALSETH….BARI &TENOR SAX, FLUTE / VOCALS
Phil has been playing sax since he was 14. He toured Europe twice with CSUEB Jazz Ensembles. While at CSUEB, he performed with great Jazz stars such as Gordon Goodwin, Peter Erskine, Kim Richmond and Kenny Wheeler. Phil brings many years of experience performing professionally on Sax, Flute and Clarinet.