Eclectic in style with a leaning towards rock and jazz.

14 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Classic Rock, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz



Details:
Ron Hogan Born in Helena, Montana he moved to San Jose, California when he was 5 years old and grew up listening to the great sounds of Motown, rock, folk, jazz, blues, musical comedy and classical music. While attending Campbell High School and San Jose State University he studied voice and was a member of vocal groups and musical theater. He received an award from San Jose State University in acting as well as two awards from San Jose Civic Light Opera for roles in musical comedies. He went on to receive a BSBA and MBA. He now resides in Medford, located in a picturesque region of Southern Oregon. He is a very prolific songwriter. The words and music to all the songs on the CDs have been written by him. He also plays acoustic rhythm guitar on a few tracks on the "Eye of the Storm", "Eye of the Light", and "Vision of the Wolf" CDs and he plays acoustic rhythm guitar exclusively on the "End of the Open Mind" CD. He relishes writing music and is fascinated with experimentation in words and sound. His joy is to create music that allows people to be absorbed in something new and original which can take them places they have never been or, haven't visited in a while. He adds a soulful touch to many of the songs with his vocals and his theatrical background is evident in the interpretation of the lyrics.

Chris Burbick is a talented artist who plays a variety of instruments on the CDs "Eye of the Storm" ,"Eye of the Light" , "End of the Open Mind" and "Vision of the Wolf" including: Acoustic and Electric Guitar; Bass Guitar; E-Bow; Mandolin; Bowed Psaltery; Pennywhistle; Recorder; Keyboard; and various percussion instruments. His own album "Silver Hand" has won critical acclaim.

Andy Pimentel is a master keyboardist who has worked with the likes of Chuck Berry, Shaun Harris and many others. He has a gift for improvisation and his workmanship is superb. He also plays saxophone on "Another You" from the "End of the Open Mind" CD and on several songs in the "Vision of the Wolf" CD.

Dennis Egli is a very creative bassist who has many years of experience working as a professional musician. His work on the "Eye of the Storm" and "Eye of the Light" CDs is exceptional.

John Trujillo is an excellent bass guitar player who is well known in the Southern Oregon region and is also a gifted vocalist. His work is appreciated on the "Vision of the Wolf" CD.

Mark Stever is a gifted drummer who has played with legends like great Bo Diddley. He has the ability find grooves quickly and drive the band to great things on the "Eye of the Storm" , "Eye of the Light" and "Vision of the Wolf" CDs.

Jim King and Rico Salas play on the "Eye of the Storm" CD and their special sound gives an original flavor to such songs as "Tell Me if My Heart is Me", "In the Jar" and of course the bands' favorite "Find a New Way". Jim's horn playing is top notch and Rico gives the songs an earthy SAX sound that adds to the mood.

Bob Pagano, the producer of the albums and Owner of Mountain View Productions in Grants Pass, Oregon, has been in the music business most of his life and his technical and musical talents are very evident in both of these CDs as he brought out the best in each song and each musician. http://www.mvpstudio.com/

Rob Fowler, an accomplished guitar player in his own right and leader of a well known West Coast band "Savannah", is also an expert graphic artist who has designed the artwork and text in the CD packages. http://www.workhorsemedia.com/