Billy F. Gibbons (born December 16, 1949), nicknamed the Reverend Willie G, is a musician, actor, hot rod and car customizer and perhaps best known as the lead guitarist for ZZ Top. It all started in Houston Texas when Billy was inspired from a young age by the local live show scene. Gibbons formed his first band when he was only 14 called the Saints. They played together with only three guitars and a drum kit, but Gibbons was hooked after hi first six-month band experience. Next he started another group around the mid-’60s called the Coachmen, the sounds of which were inspired by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Roky Erickson and The 13th Floor Elevators. The band eventually changed their name to the Moving Sidewalks, and emerged from R&B and into psychedelia, a more experimental sound with new stuff – new gear, different effects, things to step on and things to plug into all to alter ones mind. Around 1968, Moving Sidewalks began touring with Jimi Hendrix and crew on their Are you Experienced tour.

When the Moving Sidewalks parted ways in 1969, Gibbons sought to form a more boogie/blues rock-based band. He hooked up with Billy Etheridge from Dallas and Lanier Greig. ZZTop soon got together and cut the first single, “Salt Lick” b/w “Miller’s Farm,” launched in-house with Scat Records. At the time when the ZZ single began taking off and the gigs started rolling in, there was an important change in the ZZ Top lineup….namely Mr. Frank Beard and his bandmate, Mr. Dusty Hill. A pivotal part of the trio has always been the upside-down style of the band…very low guitar and a lead-like bass, tethered together with rattly percussion. The real magical element was Pearly Gates, the 1959 Gibson Sunburst Les Paul standard. Billy acquired this instrument – it was found under a bed – not knowing just how vicious this guitar was made to play. It was assembled on one of those fateful days when the glue was just right, the wood was just right, and the electronics were placed perfectly.

Website: www.billyfgibbons.com

Ellis Hall, born in Savanna, Georgia, raised in Boston, is often labeled "genius". Without musical boundaries he is the quintessential performer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, with a five-octave range. Hall has also made a mark with his incredible ability as a songwriter, arranger and producer. Ellis has performed, recorded and collaborated with a vast variety of musical icons. Including Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, George Benson, Michael McDonald, John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Earth Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, James Taylor, George Duke, Huey Lewis and the News and his musical mentor Ray Charles. In the early years of his career, Ellis was featured as the lead vocalist performing with Kenny G. on his debut hit single, "What Does it Take." He then joined the soul-stirring group Tower Of Power as lead vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, and producer and enjoyed tremendous success as a member of the multi-platinum group, The California Raisins.

Ellis has been featured in the award winning TV shows including, "The Wonder Years", and The 75th Oscars "Chicago" segment with Catherine Zeta Jones and Queen Latifa. Some of his film credits include "Big Momma's House" with Martin Lawrence as well as Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can" starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. He has also been a featured vocalist on soundtracks ranging from the TV series West Wing and NYPD Blue to films such as "Lion King II," "Chicken Run," "Bruce Almighty," "A Day Without A Mexican" and "Polar Express". Ellis has the honor of being the only artist, other than Ray Charles, to be signed to Charles' label Crossover Records. He performed and was introduced as Ray Charles' protégé at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where Mr. Charles received the National Visionary Leadership Project Award. This tribute has lead to his recent performances with various symphonies including the Pittsburg, Tucson, Nashville and Honolulu Orchestras. Ellis is proud to carry on the celebration of the soul legacy.

Website: www.ellishall.com

CONTACT INFO: 
Parker Gray Management (www.parkergray.net) Phone: (818) 53 MUSIC  

Anton Fig is presently a member of the "CBS Orchestra" appearing nightly on 'Late Show with David Letterman' - a position he has held since 1986. During this tenure he has played with scores of great artists including Miles Davis, James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Winwood, Bonnie Raitt and Tony Bennett. The CBS Orchestra has backed up a host of artists in other venues such as Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Little Richard and BB King at the closing ceremonies of the summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. They also backed Al Green, Gloria Estefan, In Sync and Eric Clapton for VH1's Save the Music concert at the White House.

The CBS Orchestra is also the house band for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, playing with music's most influential personalities. Most recently they were the backup band for the concert for New York City where they performed with David Bowie, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy, Macy Gray, and James Taylor.

Some of the many recordings Anton has made include selections with Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Kiss, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Gary Moore, Spider, Ace Frehley, Joan Armatrading, Rosanne Cash, Joe Cocker, John Phillips, Warren Zevon, Sebastian Bach and Paul Butterfield.

As a freelance drummer Anton has also played live with Paul Simon, Booker T and the MG's, The Thompson Twins at Live Aid, and played alongside Jim Keltner for Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary concert celebration.

Website: http://www.antonfig.com/index2.htm

Martin Guigui has produced over 30 music albums, directed 6 Feature Films, written 12 screenplays and Executive Produced 7 feature films. Accomplished pianist and Hammond B-3 organ player, Guigui has performed and recorded beside John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Joan Osborne, Bo Didley, Phish, Laverne Baker, Sandra Wright, Bill Sims and Don McClean, Eddie Money, Talking Heads, Mathew Sweet, Steve Forbert and NRBQ and has produced among others Bret Michaels, Smokey Robinson, The Slip, Jim Infintino, Jamie Lee Thurston, Gordon Stone, Kip Meaker and Chad Hollister. Guigui has received numerous Billboard Awards for his songwriting, ASCAP Performance Awards, is the proud recipient of a Caesar Award and won a Best Director award at the USA Film Festival for his work on "Swing". Guigui produced PBS documentaries with Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and Sun Ra. Guigui also enjoyed acting stints, starring in the indie cult classic “Time Chasers” and starred in the TV show “Overhaulin”. Twice honored by the City Of Los Angeles for his contributions as an artist to music education. Martin is co-founder and President of Sunset Pictures which also houses Old School Records, a music label.

Website: http://www.martinguigui.com/

Scott Page's primary recognition is as a musician playing saxophone for recording artists such Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto. Page's instrumental work includes saxophone and other woodwinds, guitar, and keyboards. His most visible successes have been with Supertramp on their final tour Famous Last Words and most particularly with Pink Floyd during recording of the album A Momentary Lapse of Reason and its corresponding tour documented on the live album Delicate Sound of Thunder. At age six, Page's earliest nationally broadcast musical performance was on ABC-TV's " The Lawrence Welk Show". His father, Bill Page, was a saxophonist/reed player for Welk from 1955 to 1965.

Mike Addiego is a lead guitarist with over 30 years experience in recording session and live performance situations. Mike has recorded in various studios in the NYC area including Manhattan Recording and Downtime, and is an active member of the "Martin Guigui All Star Band." He has played over 500 gigs in the NYC area with various local bands including "Big Chief and the Midnight Groove." His specialities are lead guitar (electric and acoustic) and rhythm guitar (electric and acoustic).

website: www.facebook.com/maddiego

Being born in New York City gave me the access to the some of the best players and teachers any bassist could hope for. I have been fortunate to study with Eddie Gomez, Dave Holland, Neil Jason and the incomparable music theoretician Bob Bianco. 

My first concert tour was with Avant-rocker John Cale. This was followed by tours with Flo and Eddie, Jorma Kaukonen, Suzanne Vega, Curtis Stigers and Dar Williams. I've been the bassist for Suzanne Vega for 24 years and counting. Playing with Suzanne has taken me around the world several times and has given me the opportunity to play on many of her records including two Grammy winners. I've appeared on most of the major television shows that feature music- "Saturday Night Live," "The David Letterman Show," "The Jay Leno Show" and most recently "Live From Abbey Road." In addition to Suzanne I've played with or recorded with numerous artists including Jonatha Brooke, Jackson Browne, Valerie Carter, Bruce Springsteen, Marshall Crenshaw, Shawn Colvin, Richie Havens and Jeffrey Gaines. 

Website: http://www.mikeviscegliaworks.com/

Joshua Panda, a twenty-six year-old singer/songwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina, is an exceptional combination of country and soul, George Jones and Otis Redding, and has traveled with this unique sound to a unique place: Vermont.

Joshua grew up in Huntersville, NC where at age three he started singing gospel music at Rockwell Baptist Church. From the church, he adopted the gospel hand wave, the rhythm, the wailing, and most importantly the embodiment of spirit. Ever since those early days in the choir, Joshua has oozed with uncontainable emotion and passion.

Integrating such soulful energy into his original pieces, Joshua has captured a spirit in his performance, which encompasses both the flailing of a fervent preacher and the intimacy of your best friend telling you a story.

Website: www.joshuapanda.com

The Chad Hollister Band sounds like many of the great rock bands you have heard. The music is a blend of Chad's unique melodies, grooves, lyrics, and beats. The music could be described like any of the great bands the band he  has opened for or performed with such as Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Blues Traveler, Phish, Paul Simon, Little Feat, the list goes on. Yet people have also compared his music to Lenny Kravitz, Dave Mathews, David Gray and John Mayer....you'll have to LISTEN and decide for yourself.

Website: http://www.chadmusic.com