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Rudy Cardenas – Lead VocalsOriginally from Venezuela, South America, Rudy is one of L.A.'s most respected and sought after session vocalist and recording artist. From Pop and Rock to Latin and even Classical, Rudy's versatility as a singer has helped him create a range of credits that include national jingles, off Broadway musicals, international tours and TV appearances. For the last five years Rudy has been the power alto for the multi-award winning vocal group m-pact who was named vocal group of the year at the 2005 L.A. Music Awards. More recently Rudy was seen on television as one of American Idol’s top 24 contestants and released a compilation album with fellow Idol finalists entitled Curtain Call. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such legendary artists as Stevie Wonder, Boys II Men, Natalie Cole, Take 6, Kenny G, Babyface, David Foster, Kid Rock, and Smoky Robinson. Currently, Rudy is in the studio working on his debut full length solo album. For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/rudycardenasmusic and www.rudycardenasmusic.com
August Zadra - Lead Guitar, Background VocalsSince the age of 15, guitar playing has been a passion that pulled August from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Hollywood, California, where he attended and graduated from the Guitar Institute of Technology.He has been a constant in the Los Angeles music scene for the past 20 years, playing with a variety of bands and is often sought out as a guitarist/singer collaborator for recording projects. His guitar playing was featured nationally on VH-1 in a “You Rock With” segment, and he has performed with members of Boston, the Gin Blossoms, and Poison. August is a huge fan of Neal Schon's guitar playing,and strives to accurately reproduce the famously melodic yet fiery solos in Journey's music.In January of 2010, August was hired by Dennis De Young to join his touring band onlead guitar and vocals. While performing on-stage feels like "home", his true love is his family, and spending time with his wife and daughters. August is proud to be endorsed by Ernie Ball/ Musicman, Line 6, Splawn Amplification and GHS Strings. Please visit his official websites www.augustzadra.com www.dennisdeyoung.com
Casey McNerney – Bass Guitar, Background VocalsA Los Angeles California Native, is the youngest of 8 siblings that exposed him to Rock music at a very young age. This passion for music carried on through his teens where he decided to drop out of college and go "On The Road" as a Production Coordinator and Personal Technician for some of the Top Grossing Artists of all time. His Touring and Recording Credits could easily be mistaken for the Inductee List of The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. An accomplished Guitarist, Songwriter and Producer in his own right, Casey has received awards from Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and The Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). Casey continues to be a consultant for most of todays top touring acts.-To pay homage to one of his biggest influences: Casey created "LIGHTS The Premier Tribute To Journey" in 2005.
Brian C. Mendes - Drums, Background Vocals - Brian took an interest in music at the early age of 4 when his mother put on Marvin Gaye's "Live at the London Palladium" and heard "Got to give it up". This song changed everything for him, shortly after Brian's older brother would be another huge influence by playing Rick James, George Duke, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden records. At this point there was no doubt music would be one of the biggest driving forces in his life. He tried several instruments before landing on what was always a key factor in his being, rhythm, and started playing the drums. Listening and absorbing such bands as Steely Dan, Metallica, Public Enemy, Portishead, Missing Persons, James Brown, Duran Duran, Cameo, Earth Wind & Fire, Slayer, Billy Joel, Wu Tang Clan, Deftones, Helmet, Megadeth, Patsy Cline, Leonard Cohen, and A Tribe Called Quest are some of the bands that help make Brian the musician he is today. Brian played professionally in Austin TX, as a drummer for hire and played up to 260+ shows a year before moving to Los Angeles in 04. Brian has studied with Brannen Temple (Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Janet Jackson, Eric Johnson) Ron Bruner Jr. (George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Suicidal Tendencies) Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta). www.colossalcable.com
Victor Bender - Keyboards, Piano, Keytar, Guitar, Lead & Background VocalsWith a diverse background as a music producer, film editor and graphic designer, Victor Bender is also no stranger to the L.A. Tribute Band Scene. In 1993 Victor was an integral part of SHEER HEART ATTACK, a royal tribute to Queen. Victor also performs with FIREBALL, a tribute to Deep Purple on the Hammond Organ, SMOKIN, a tribute to the music of Boston, and recently with the PLATINUM ROCK STARS, a Classic Rock multi-tribute, on guitars, keyboards and vocals. Victor is currently providing the keys, guitars and vocals for the mighty LIGHTS, a tribute to Journey.A native of Colombia, Victor has also worked with top Latin acts Juanes and Paulina Rubio, and worked extensively in post production works for some of the busiest productions houses including Fox, Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal, Sony and Pixar, and is an international seminarist on Audio Post Production for Movies on Pro Tools Platforms and has worked with advertising agencies creating commercials for such clients as Converse, Coke, Samsung, Trump Enterprises, Gastby, Subway, and Best Buy. Victor has worked with top Latin acts Juanes and Paulina Rubio, and worked extensively in post production works for some of the busiest productions houses including Fox, Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal, Sony and Pixar, and is an international seminarist on Audio Post Production for Movies on Pro Tools Platforms and has worked with advertising agencies creating commercials for such clients as Converse, Coke, Samsung, Trump Enterprises, Gastby, Subway, and Best Buy. More info at www.victorbender.com www.fireballrock.com
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