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BILLY has performed as both drummer and percussionist in the greater Sacramento area for the past decade. From rock/metal to classical, jazz, theater and more his abilities span a wide variety of genres. He has performed with groups such as Element Brass Band, the Jonny Pac Jazz Quartet, Runaway Stage Productions, Left Lying, and many more. In addition to his regular performance schedule, Billy is a private drum instructor and works with school band programs as both a specialist and director. He holds a BA in jazz performance from CSUS.
JASON grew up in the Sierra foothills, by the river, where it was quiet. He still likes quiet. He has a love of electronic equipment and is a wizard in working with it. He loved playing in high school band. He and Billy met in high school and have been best friends ever since. He loves classical Indian music and gangsta rap
RICK started playing clarinet in the 4th grade. He tried to quit for three years until the band director gave him a sax which he then refused to put down. He has played with a wide range of edgy fringe art bands. He played with the Mind Bathers. Played union gigs at Sacramento Inn with Anson Weeks Orchestra . Plays with jazz pianist Kent Lacin. Spent 25-30 years raising a family. His dad liked Gilbert and Sullivan.
STEVEN is a classical concert pianist. He has a degree in composition from New England Conservatory. It took him 18 years to complete a symphony for orchestra. He wrote the music and libretto for the rock opera Flyby. He has played in bands such as the Dave Lynch Group, Harlequin, Opus Fluke, and the Psychedelic Dinosaurs. His favorite gig is to write for and play with Water Bear.
