The players - Rollin & Tumblin'

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BASS: Mike is one of the most impressive bass players you will ever hear or see.  Mike is an educated musician with chops for days, and the taste of a fine bottle of wine.  He plays everywhere, and pleases fans with his physical as well as musical antics.  

DRUMS: Jim is the rare kind of musician who starts by listening.  He's got great ears and a sense of timing that's something to brag about. In addition to playing, Jim teaches, and he's the producer, engineer and owner of Blue Buddha Music Studio in Cleveland.  Jim also plays with Mike and Becky in the Bad Boys of Blues.

HAMMOND B3: Keith like so many others, began playing piano and organ at an early age, inspired on by the Beatles. His skills are evident, the minute he turns on his B3.  He's a one take monster.  Keith played in various bands ranging from jazz, fusion/funk to country.  Currently playing with Jump the Gun (rock/pop) and Harvest (Neil Young tribute),  Keith has opened for renowned jazz guitarist, Larry Coryell, as well as with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Cars guitarist, Elliott Easton.  In various bands, Keith supported acts such as Commander Cody guitarist, Bill Kirchen and Chicago bluesman, Carey Bell. Keith was the first player to record his tracks for the216project.

VOCALS: Becky There are a million reasons why Becky has been nominated several times as Best Vocalist & Best Female Vocalist in the Freetimes and Scene Magazine. As well as receiving the Best vocalist Award from the Cleveland Blues Society in 2018. Becky is great.  It's that simple.  Becky has enough soul to lift any room to new heights.

GUITARS, PERC, PROGRAMMING: LC a seasoned session guitarist and producer from the 212, who transplanted to the 216 a few years ago.  "My goal in producing the 216project, is to gather the best and most creative artists in town, and join them together 'virtualy,' to make great music. One of the most unique parts of the216project is, many of the players have not met, nor played together.  Thus, it's a collection of various tastes and performances, thrown into one pot.  What comes out is very, very, tasty." 

Piano: Galen

BACKING VOCALS: Jerry is a singer, songwriter, poet, photographer, and author from the Hudson Valley in NY. NOTE: We borrowed him from the 914.  Jerry is a phenomenal wordsmith and folksinger.  He weaves tales and emotions into beautiful sound pictures.

BACKING VOCALS: Debbie is the lead singer and songwriter for the Jon Bates Band.  She also a guest from the 914. Debbie has commanded the stage up and down the east coast.  She has great command of her onstage presence, as well as complete control over her vocals. Thanks for her help backing things up with Jerry.

GUITAR: Butch is one of the premier guitarists, anywhere in Ohio, and surrounding states.  His guitar skills and depth of musical knowledge are phenomenal.  In the '80's Butch started "Armstrong Bearcat," a searing brand of hard-driving, in-your-face blues and rock and roll.  Always in demand, Butch was the first person selected for the216project.com.

VOCALS: Breanne and John Bryant have been singing together for over 21 years.  They have an unmistakable quality to their voices.  They've recorded extensively and toured internationally.  Breanne and John join two voices as one, and create three, four, five, it's hard to say.  They really are fabulous, and must be heard.

TROMBONE, SAX, TRUMPET: Phil is an accomplished musician, with too many highlights to mention.  Phil attended Berkley School of Music, and taught trombone as a professor at Florida International University.  He brings a level of experience and professionalism, necessary for keeping the horn section oh so tight. 

GUITAR, PERC, POGRAMMING: LC a seasoned session guitarist and producer from the 212, who transplanted to the 216 a few years ago.  "My goal in producing the 216project, is to gather the best and most creative artists in town, and join them together 'virtualy,' to make great music. One of the most unique parts of the216project is, many of the players have not met, nor played together.  Thus, it's a collection of various tastes and performances, thrown into one pot.  What comes out is very, very, tasty." 

BASS: Jack is the kind of bass player you want to work with always!  He's a one take wonder.  Jack lays down a grove that just makes you so comfortable, you just might find your body is reacting in a way you've  never felt.  Jack is a well known talent, who's been  grooving  the 216 for many years.  He's best known for his excellent skills on his bass; which is why he's in such demand.   His resume is a mile long, and his credentials are impeccable.  Jack brings a fantastic flavor to the216project.com. stew.  He's got just the right spice.  

KEYBOARDS: Keith like so many others, began playing piano and organ at an early age, inspired on by the Beatles. His skills are evident, the minute he turns on his B3.  He's a one take monster.  Keith played in various bands ranging from jazz, fusion/funk to country.  Currently playing with Jump the Gun (rock/pop) and Harvest (Neil Young tribute),  Keith has opened for renowned jazz guitarist, Larry Coryell, as well as with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Cars guitarist, Elliott Easton.  In various bands, Keith supported acts such as Commander Cody guitarist, Bill Kirchen and Chicago bluesman, Carey Bell. Keith was the first player to record his tracks for the216project.

Liz  is a vocalist and Music Therapy student at Cleveland State University. She is also classically trained and works with Apollo’s Fire: Cleveland’s Baroque Orchestra. 

Liz began her musical journey at a young age, singing in choirs at The Music Settlement. She grew to become a well- known blues singer of the Cleveland music scene. Liz has performed and recorded with many  bands. 

She also practices Music Therapy at University Hospitals, using music to help patients in the healing process. 

A 216 video producer, Joshua has been writing, directing, and producing videos, since a VHS recorder was the size of your refrigerator. Joshua has an uncanny eye for making people feel good about his work.  

Loving a contrast between old and new, as well as animation and reality, Joshua paints great picture for all of us.  

The type of herb and spices Joshua brings to this meal, help tie the whole thing together.