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Doug Kearney: Co-Founder/Guitarist/Vocalist/Song Writer/Arranger

Born and raised in the heart of Louisiana, Doug picked up his first guitar at the tender age of 10 and by 16 he was playing his first gigs. At 18 he began working in bars, traveling the crawfish circuit, and doing concerts and festivals throughout Louisiana and Texas. Immersed in southern blues, jazz, country, Texas swing, and swamp music Kearney began to develop his own unique style. With influences from Duane Allman and Lowell George he started writing and developed a true passion for slide guitar. After working in the South for 13 years, Doug moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1986. Working the greater Seattle club scene afforded him the musical freedom to explore various creative avenues. This is where his desire for writing original material blossomed. Hence, his unique and soulful style of guitar playing, singing and song-writing evolved. Most recognize Kearney by his funky rhythm-based blues, sultry slide guitar and clean cutting-edge sound. 

https://www.reverbnation.com/dougkearney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Roger Wood 'aka' Lavoy Jenkins Music, began his professional career at the age of 16 by touring with the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Dorothy Norwood on the Rolling Stone’s 1972 ‘STP’ U.S. tour. He toured the world with 'Microsoft' co-owner Paul Allen in his band, private studios, and songwriting sabbaticals.

SEATTLE MUSIC ROOTS TOUCH THE GLOBE
Born in Seattle and raised in Chicago, Roger's music has touched India, France, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Korea, and the Philippines. Roger grew up on Black Gospel, R&B, Soul, Rock & POP during the 70’s and 80’s and has been in high demand as a producer, writer & keyboardist for many years. A distinctive sound developed from a very unique musical backdrop to his entire career - a product of his environment - A true professional with huge musical ears & passion.

Roger and Billy Barner played and toured together in Jonah's Whale in the 1980's

http://www.lavoyjenkinsmusic.com 

Roger Wood:  Keyboardist/Vocalist

Billy "The Pocket" Barner: Band Leader/Co-Founder/Drummer/Vocalist/Teacher/Author

An award winning drummer, Billy's career spans six decades and most of the western hemisphere. Touring extensively regionally and nationally, he has shared the bill with and opened for many national acts including Spencer Davis Group, Maria Muldaur, Pablo Cruise, Jefferson Starship's Micky Thomas, Bobby Kimball of ToTo, Arthur Lee & Love, The Coasters, Bo Diddley, R.B.. Greaves, Three Dog Night, Charlie Musslewhite, John Lee Hooker, Jr, Tinsley Ellis and Eric Burdon among others.  Billy's session experience is equally noteworthy having spent hundreds of hours in studios in Seattle, Tacoma, Hawaii, Los Angeles and Canada both drumming and singing. In 2002 he received the Atlas Cole Memorial Summy Award "Drummer Of The Year". The plaque reads "Reliable, steady and always in the pocket, when you say musicians musician you think of Billy Barner." In 2006, Billy received the Washington Blues Society Best of Blues (BB) award and has received six BB nominations from the Washington Blues Society. For more on Billy Barner visit  www.billythepocketmusic.com

Seasoned through Decades of Experience - Rich in Talent

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