LEAD VOCALS

Suzi has sung on Windy City Live twice, multiple times with the LaPorte Symphony Orchestra, and she has sung the National Anthem as the opening act for Alabama, Toby Keith, Big ‘N Rich, Brooks and Dunn and others.

VOCALS, SOUND, AUX PERCUSSION

Lee has sung barbershop harmony with Sweet Adelines International for 36 years, and is currently singing with the award-winning Great Lake Sound Chorus in Valparaiso .

She also sings with Illuminations, a chorale group out of Demotte, that sings with the LaPorte Symphony Orchestra.

TROMBONE, HARMONICA, VOCALS, BAND LEADER

What instruments do you play and what is your favorite?

Trombone (started playing in 6th grade) is my go-to instrument, but I also play acoustic guitar, bass, drums, piano, and harmonica.

What do you consider the highlight of your musical career?

Playing “Fanfare for the Common Man” with Aaron Copland in the wings, traveling to Taiwan and Berlin with a symphony orchestra, leading a parade through Disneyland as a drum major, and finally, having a summer job in a pit orchestra at Great America.

TENOR SAXOPHONE, VOCALS

Mike has performed as a professional musician in the Chicago area since 1974, mainly as a jazz saxophonist. He has toured with Eldee Young and Redd Holt, was a member of the Deja Vu Big Band, played with Franz Bentler, and most of the top names who have passed through the Chicago area. He is also a recording artist for “Chainsaw” DuPont, Catherine Gauthier, Neil Christie, Redd Holt and others.

TRUMPET, FLUGELHORN

What is your musical timeline?

I’ve taught instrumental music since 1972 at Brandywine High School, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University and St. Joseph High School. Just recently started teaching at St. Joseph Public Schools.

What is your favorite genre to play and to listen to?

I like all genres of music and get to play with many groups including: The Michiana Brass, St.Joe Municipal Band and the LaPorte County Symphony.

PERCUSSION

What made you want to play the drums?

The famous 1930s and 1940s jazz drummer, Gene Krupa, sparked my interest in playing drums. To this day, my favorite song to play is “Sing, Sing, Sing.”

What is your favorite genre?

My favorites are Big Band, Swing and Classic Rock.

What bands have you played with?

BlueShoes Big Band, Memphis Underground, Southshore Concert Band and LMC Jazz Band are some of my favorites over the years.

BASS

ALTO SAXOPHONE

GUITAR, VOCALS

KEYBOARD

Vic has played in bands across the area for more than 20 years. He played with Third Session band for 13 years, and is great at improvising on the keyboard.