KATHY SIMPSON – Guitar/Keys/Vocals

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Kathy began singing in church in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where her father was a minister. Her mother taught her to play the piano, and she received her first guitar for her 12th birthday. When she learned enough chords, she began writing original songs and performing in local college coffee houses.

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What followed was years of performing in clubs and lounges, locally as well as nationally; as a single, in duos, trios, rock bands and show groups.

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In 1979, Kathy met and studied voice and piano with a brilliant musician and vocal coach, Herb Buchanan Eidemiller. Herb had recently moved back to Covington Ohio from New York City when his wife became ill. Herb had worked with, and arranged for many bands, and singers, including Dionne Warwick, Eydie Gorme, and Teresa Brewer.

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Kathy's recordings include an album of original music, titled " Girls Don't Play Rock and Roll” (1980), an album of 11 contemporary Christian songs “He Touched Me” (2000), and most recently, “Vagabond” (2011), a collection of original songs as well as a few covers.

 

ROB OLSEN - Guitar/Vocals

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Rob grew up in Wisconsin and started playing guitar at age 13. Rob was called a quick learner and a natural. He was awarded a full scholarship for guitar studies by age 14.

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Rob has also performed in many formats and bands including a long stint and performing in front of 5,000 plus people a night at the world's largest music festival Summerfest, record label and artist showcases in Nashville at the legendary WildHorse Saloon and LA's own The Whiskey-a-go-go.

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He has opened or performed on stage with many artists including Night Ranger, Tesla, Helix, Badlands, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Reo Speedwagon, Jakyl, Pat Travers, Styx, Poison and Blue Oyster Cult.

Always trying to improve his guitar skills Rob studied with the late legendary jazz guitarist and instructor of the stars Ted Greene (Students included Steve Vai, Steve Lukather and about every famous jazz and session guitarists from around the globe) and Kentucky's own country-shredder Scotty Anderson.