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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

The remainder of our group is comprised of additional brass, vocalist and back up vocalist.  They are in our extended network and used in addition to our mainstay members to expand the format required to support customer request for a particular event.

Custom tailored to your needs.

 

 

 
Rocky

Rocky Hill is a San Antonio Boy!

After retiring from Aviation he went back to his love and passion of his roots as a professional musician. Rocky plays Piano,Tenor sax, and belts out some great tunes. He has toured Europe and the USA with show groups and backed artists such as Ray Charles, BB King, Ray Peterson, Doug Salm..

His road tours included Las Vegas, Hollywood, New York, U.S.O. Circuit. Also, Rocky was the tenor sax player on a National TV show during the 60’s called the Shindig.

Hill received credits for being The Music Director at Virginia Tech University, for the play ”The Colored Museum” a Broadway satire musical.

This group of people consist of love, loyalty, hardwork and friendship and the best front line of professionals around!

We are blessed to have the talent you will see on stage.  Enjoy !

 
   

Kathy

(Rock’s Soul mate for the past 26 years)

Kathy Hill, is a very accomplished vocalist.

Raised in the Chicago area she has been around  and

 involved with Theater Productions her whole life!

 

 Her mentor was a delightful gentleman Dr.Lamascalo,  that loved her perfect pitch and took her on as Voice and Piano student at Radford University. She studied with him for 2 years.  He was the vocal coach for some very accomplished opera singers from the USA and Italy.

 

 Kathy says she loves to perform and loves people!

 Call her to book your Event today!

 

She has a very sweet voice tone that is pleasing to the ear, not to mention her dedication for perfection.  Her personal favorites to sing are the 50’s stuff!

Kathy’s influences are Natalie Cole, Ella, Beyonce!

Jazz, Motown, Disco and Broadway Standards.

 

   

Allan

Allan Hendrickson He is currently attending Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio where he is majoring in music!   
 
Allan, has been performing with Jazz Blues and Diamonds for the last 5 years and has really grown into the love of Jazz music. As a young artist growing up in San Antonio, He performed for ABC'S KSAT 12 Gimme the Mic. Also,he has performed with Bob Guiney and Rebecca Valdez. 

Allan has a great background with NYA  ~ see below~
Network for Young Artists, Inc. (NYA) and was founded by educator Terry Lowry (Coach), in 1999, to give local youth the opportunity to use music and performing arts to build self-esteem, confidence and leadership skills that are transferable to social and academic settings. Mr. Lowry was a big mentor in his life! He also adds Rocky and Kathy are big inspirations! 

Although Allan is a part time act for now, as school is taking much of his time. He is a true “life timer” with the group!Don’t forget his wonderful wide vocal range that fits, The Rat Pack , Country, Rock'n Roll, Latin and his personal favorite, The Blues. He is great on Guitar & Piano as well.
   
   

Mike

Mike Skeedaddy Guitar Ellis

A San Antonio native, who began playing at fifteen, Mike has built a reputation as a solid player who can easily switch from jazz to rock to blues and country with great flair. His positive professional manner has made him an asset to many different musical endeavors. He has played with Etta James, The Coasters, Augie Myers, as well as at Fiesta Texas, and NIOSA, happy hours at the Hilton (Riverwalk), as well as fronting his own band. A member of the American Federation of Musicians Local #23, he is a consummate guitarist with a fun loving style that all enjoy. Mr. Fabulous (The Duke of Cool) aptly describe Mike and his expressive demeanor. Also, Mike is loved by Jazz, Blues and Diamonds and Skeedaddy and Rocky go way back .  Don’t forget his awesome  Oldies & Rock- n- Roll Vocals !!

 

   
   

Mike
Trombone/Vocal

Mr. Mike Brumbaugh
Hails from the Midwest. Mike has played Trombone for the last 48 years!

And, is one of the best front line Trombone guys around and is respected by all.
 
Mike’s performed on stage with Greats such as Ben Vereen,
Johnny Mathis, The 4 Tops, and Andy Williams just  to name  a few ~~~ Wow !
 
Also, Mike has been with Jazz Blues and Diamond for the last two years!
When Mike is not performing on Stage he is passing on his gift to students as  a full time Trombone Teacher for the last 15 years..
 
He has a great sense of humor, singer/scatter and is loved by the group!
   

Steve

Drums

Steve “T-bone” Bland has drummed since the age of ten.  He has played behind the S.A. Blue Cats, Blue Bucks, the Mo-Dels, and The Oh So Good Band.  Blue Steel, the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, and artists Frenchie Burke, Chris Holzhaus, Ruben V, Jimmy Spacek, Butch Morgan and   Mr. Manny Moore.

With quick quips and smooth licks he entertains audiences and musicians as well.

Steve has performed with Jazz Blues and Diamonds for a few years now! “T-bone” has a wonderful sense of humor. Also, this guy adds dynamics like no other drummer around!

 

 

 

   
 
 
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