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David,
Linda's partner of seven years is a native New Yorker from
Flushing, Queens. He began playing alto sax in the 6th grade,
switching to tenor, as a freshman. He formed a band as a sophomore
in high school. After moving to Hawaii as a senior, "it
was all about the guitar" he says ruefully, "no
rock bands wanted a sax player."
David always loved to drum on things, from armchairs to dashboards,
so percussion came naturally. "Besides, as a Chiropractor
I love to pound on things" he jokes. He started playing
Congas about 6 years ago. His latest toy, a Roland Handsonic,
freestanding electronic conga, gives him 600 plus sounds to
play with and sequencing capability. Watching David's blissful
expression while grooving to a percussion line is part of
the show. "Sometimes the rhythms just take me to a really
joyful place."
I consider myself to be very lucky to be playing music with
these guys, who are both great musicians and wonderful people.
Also, it's a dream come true to be in relationship with such
a talented and wonderful woman as Linda."
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Martin
is a native German who moved to Santa Rosa, CA in 1995 to
distribute Pro Audio products from European companies in
the US. With over 30 years playing experience in bands both
in Europe and the U.S., Martin is well versed in rock, pop,
and R&B. He enjoys pretty much any kind of music that
is played from the heart, and has a strong groove. He met
Linda in the Fall of 2001 while singing in the Men's ensemble
at the Church of Religious Science.
Impressed
with her playing, voice, and talent as a songwriter, he
felt honored to be invited to play with her at church one
Sunday. They found out right away that they complement each
other well on keyboards and vocals. His Hammond b3 sound
is reminiscent of some of the great R&B organ sounds
of the 60's and 70's. He also supports the band with solid
technical knowledge of electronics and sound production.
Martin deeply appreciates his involvement with the band
and connects with them not only musically, but socially
and spiritually as well.
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Bob
was raised in Western Missouri and began to play music professionally
at the tender age of nine in a family band. Bob tells us,
"My beginning roots were in bluegrass and country and
then as my musical career progressed, I played rock, blues,
jazz, and country with many bands”.
Bob’s
instruments of choice are bass, guitar, 5-string banjo, mandolin,
and pretty much anything with strings except a fiddle. And,
when not playing he enjoys success as a songwriter. Bob recalls,
"My initial connection with Linda was through a song
I wrote that she was gracious enough to record". That
song, "Open to the Miracle of Love", is now performed
many times every month in venues locally and all over the
world.
Bob is a man of deep wisdom and few words – he is the
perfect archetypal bass player. He is helping lay down the
rhythmic foundation for Linda's music in a solid, yet unobtrusive
way.
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