Dave Drower - Sax

Influences: John Coltrane, Michael Brecker and Dexter Gordon

Bio: Tenor saxophonist and music educator, Dave received his undergraduate degree from VanderCook College of Music in music education and his Masters from Western Illinois University in Jazz Performance. Currently the Band Director at Northtown Academy in Chicago, David also is a very active musician throughout Chicago. 

Luke Meyer - Drums, Vocals

Influences: John Siomos, Ringo, John Hartman, Steve Gadd

Bio: Luke has been performing professionally for over 30 years.  He has played with a variety of different cover bands, mainly in the rock and R & B genres.

​​​​​​Kathy Fern - Lead Vocals

Influences: Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Linda Ronstadt, Patti Labelle, and Chaka Khan

Bio: Kathy did her first solo voice performance at the age of 11, since then she's honed her skills in many different situations from church choirs to local bands.  Kathy's band leader skills are something that cannot be taught; she's developed those skills while managing her own bands and spending countless hours performing live music in many different venues over the last 30 years. Her standard for excellence is followed by everyone in the band!

Tino Melecio- Keyboards, Vocals

Influences: Miles Davis, Brian Mcknight, John Williams (composer), Papo Lucca (Sonora Ponceña)

Bio: Augustine, originally from the Humboldt Park neighborhood, has been performing professionally for over 20 years. A classically trained musician on trumpet, vocals and keys, his range extends from jazz and classical to salsa and funk. 

Lyle Miller - Lead Vocals

Influences: Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Al Green

Bio: Lyle has been a professional performer for over 20 years. He has appeared on concert and theater stages around Chicago and the world. He won best actor in 2010 for his role as Joe Tex in Black Ensemble Theater's "Story of Joe Tex" Lyle is also a professional recording artist, producer, music and vocal arranger.

Jay Montana - Guitar

Influences: Grant Green, Mike Stern, George Benson, John Scofield, Stevie Ray Vaughn
Bio: Jay grew up in the Chicago area has been playing professionally for over 20 years. He received a his B.S. in Music from DePaul University and is quite active around Chicago. He is involved in multiple projects covering a variety of genres from jazz, rock, funk, and R&B.

Gregory James - Bass Guitar, Vocals

Influences: Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Larry Graham, Stanley Clarke, James Jamerson, Louis Johnson

Bio: Greg is adept at playing all genres, but prefers Jazz, Funk, Blues, 
and R&B. He has a BA in Music Performance from The University of Washington. 
He has toured the United States, Canada and Europe playing Bass and Bass Trombone. Played with Crossroads, Shaken Not Stirred, Billy Blues Band, Gold Standard.