California
ThrillTrain is a Dynamic Six piece group of some of the Bay Area's most talented musicians, made up of Jayna Blackwell, Danny James, Michael Garty, Emby, Eric (EJ Phat) Pratt & Dave Stewart. Our goal is to provide you with all of your Blues, Soul, and Rock & Roll musical needs. Audiences are thrilled by the depth and feeling of Jayna B.'s vocals. Her voice is reminiscent of the classic sweet soul sound of the premiere female vocal artists of the past. Jayna brings over 20 years of vocal experience to the mike and has performed with many groups including the ?Barron Edwards Motown 60's Music Review? and the ?Wade Love Band?. Guitar duties are shared by Michael Garty & Dave Stewart. Michael has been playing around the bay area for the last 8 years, after relocating from New Zealand , most recently in "Bandicoot" and "The Terry Jaye Project". Dave Stewart is a veteran of blues and soul music for over 30 years, and has worked with many bands such as ?The Fog?, ?Coast Side Favorites, and The Stage Road Rockers.? Keyboards are held down by Emby, who brings well over 30 years of musical experience to the group. He has produced and performed with many bands and artists in the Bay Area. The rhythm section is made up of Danny James on Bass and Eric Pratt on drums. DannyJ has been holding down the low end for 27 years and has worked with many local musicians including ?The Andre DeVito Band? and cover bands ?Flipside?, and ?Native Tongue?. Eric has been keeping the beats Funky for over 25 years with influences from Tower, EWF and AWB to name a few, his smooth and powerful rhythms moves the ?ThrillTrain' into high gear. This combination of talent and experience enables ThrillTrain to perform a wide range of musical styles that will encourage you to ?get up and boogie? all night long!!!
A.O.T.A. is like having several bands in one, transporting the audience through the decades with timeless classics to the most up to date hits. This band has the diversity of a DJ with the energy only possible with a live band.