The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Not just a (hilarious) movie by Nic Cage, but an accurate description of the level of musical genius that adorned the SoundCheck Live Stage last Wednesday evening. Not all of the people listed above would be known as household names. But when you start compiling a list of the songs they’ve written, the albums they’ve played on, and the artists they’ve worked with, you’ll start to get an idea of the expertise that these musicians have contributed to the music industry.
Guest Curator, Jason Scheff (the former long-time vocalist of Chicago) brought along a bunch of his friends that included:Drummer, Steve Ferrone (Average White Band, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and a LOT MORE); keyboardist, Steve Percaro (Founding member of Toto, wrote the Michael Jackson hit, “Human Nature”, composed music for the series “Justified and a LOT MORE) as well as guitarist, Errol Cooney (Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson and a LOT MORE). You get the idea.
On top of hearing hand picked selections from the careers of the above mentioned musicians, a packed, pre-Thanksgiving, Lucky Strike crowd got to hear local spotlight opener Mark Mackay and band kick-off the festivities as well as some of the most talented individuals on the scene today. Check out the list of performers, their credits and remember, the whole show is unrehearsed and live without a net.
SCL 95 Guest Performers:
GUEST CURATOR – Jason Scheff – Longtime Lead Vocalist for Chicago
& Friends…
Special Guest: Steve Ferrone -Average White Band, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran
Special Guest: Steve Porcaro -Toto, Solo Artist, Composer
Special Guest: Errol Cooney – Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder
DRUMMERS:
Glen Sobel – Resident Band – Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires
Chris Ralles – Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, Don Felder
John Mader – John Fogerty, Steve Miller, Billy Sheehan, Booker T
Mike Bennett – Natasha Bedingfield, Paula Rubino
Jimmy D’Anda – Original Bulletboys, Lynch Mob Drummer
Elias Mallin – Kesha, Noah Cyrus, Orianthi, FIlter, 8mm
BASSISTS:
Marty O’Brien – Resident band, Daughtry, Lita Ford
Zeus – Louis Metoyer, The Chamber Brothers
Doug Gild – Air Supply
Wade Biery – Kenny Loggins, Glen Frey, Don Felder
Derek Frank – Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani
GUITARISTS:
Steve Fekete – Resident Band, Gwen Stefani, America, Avril Lavigne, Cassadee Pope
Ramón Blanco – Grandson, Silos, Good Guys in Black
Max D’anda – Phem
Lexii Lynn Frazier – Kehlani, Top Gun: Maverick, Pink Sweat$, Chloe x Halle
Steve Dawson – CJ Ramone, Jesse Malin, Janiva Magness
Jimmy Khoury – Beth Hart, Wilson Phillips, INXS
KEYBOARDISTS:
Steve Ferlazzo – Resident Band, Avril Lavigne, Soundcheck Live, DramaGods, Tribe of Judah, Orianthi
Matthew Jordan – The Beach Boys, Don Felder, Rooney, Sabrina Carpenter
HORNS:
Jon Manness – The Redline Horns, Gloria Trevi, Alejandra Guzmán
Katja Rieckermann – Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga, Nile Rogers
Scheila Gonzales – Zappa Plays Zappa, Men At Work, The Mother Hips
Richard Velzen – The Redline Horns, Gloria Trevi, Save Ferris
VOCALISTS:
Carl Restivo – Resident Band – Satellite Party, Tom Morello
Phem – Solo Artist
Koko Powell – The Edgar Winter Band
Krsy Fox – Knee High Fox
Mick Scott – The Ghastlies, Ana Black
Annette Frank – Resident Band – Ritchie Sambora, Pointer Sisters
Lisa Margaroli – Resident Band – Lou Gramm, Seal, Jeff Beck
HOST:
Izzy Presley – Soundcheck Live Host, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Metal Edge Another FN Podcast
Local Spotlight Opener:Mark Mackay
Mark Mackay – Lead Vocal and Gtr
Dylan Elise – Drums
Adam Kury – Bass
Nick Diaz – Gtr
Paul Tine – Keys
EVERY LITTLE THING
TIME WILL TELL
MEANT FOR THIS
SUMMER SLOWDOWN
Act I:
Act I kicked off with this month’s Resident Band consisting of Carl Restivo, Glen Sobel, Steve Fekete, Marty O’Brien, Annette Frank, Lisa Margaroli and SCL creator, Steve Ferlazzo.
A huge shout out to Carl for absolutely killing Queen’s, Radio GaGa.
