Musicians
Band Member Profiles
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Lead Vocals & Hand Percussion - Ashraf
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Egyptian |
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EgyptStar Custom Handmade Darabuka, North African Djembe
& Eastwind Ashiko Hand Drum |
Born in Egypt and raised in Canada, ASHRAF has grown to become a prominent talent within the independent Canadian music community. Drawing from the styles of acts like Maroon 5, Lenny Kravitz, Rob Thomas and Prince, his songs blend influences from the East and the West to create a unique connection with today's global audience.
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Lead Guitar & Backup Vocals - Yoza (Jozef Pilasanovic)
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Hungarian |
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G&L baby blue Comanche Electric Guitar, Fender Hot Rod
Deluxe Tolex Amp & Delay, Crybaby Wah & Flanger Pedals
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His name isn’t the only thing you won’t forget. Yoza has been playing lead electric guitar to audiences all over Eastern Europe since he was 15. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Yoza has been a session guitarist for numerous LP recordings, and produced his own album under the name Yo-Za, with a #1 video clip on alternative TV stations. His soulful and spine-tingling style will leave you craving for more.
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Acoustic Rhythm Guitar & Backup Vocals - Rick Ivanoff
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Bulgarian |
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Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar & Ibanez PT4 Acoustic Multi-Effects Unit |
A seasoned professional singer/songwriter & acoustic rhythm guitarist, Rick pours over 25 years of performance and studio experience into his stunning Martin acoustic guitar, adding warmth and beauty to everything he touches. A published songwriter who writes pop songs with catchy hooks and melodies, Rick has performed live on Breakfast Television, Global News at Noon, and music videos shown on TV.
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Keys & Backup Vocals - Michelle Kyle
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Ukrainian |
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Roland RD-300 SX Keyboard & Roland KC-150 Amp |
Michelle began playing the piano at age four, and earned a Master's degree in piano performance from McGill. She has performed as a soloist with orchestra and has won numerous performance awards including top prizes in the National Competitive Festival of Music as a chamber music pianist, Saskatchewan Arts Board grants, and university awards for excellence in music, philosophy, law, and computer science.
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Bass - David Buland
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French |
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Warwick Six-String Bass, Hartke System Amp,
Nady Wireless & Boss GT6B Effects Processor |
Originally from Le Havre, France, Dave played the bass guitar for the first time at age 17, and he has not put it down since. Dave moved to Toronto two years ago, after performing 400 shows over five years throughout Europe and studying jazz at JAM in Montpellier. He is simply one of the slickest, grooviest and most righteous left-handed bass players you will ever have the pleasure of seeing live.
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Drums - Alex Mine
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Japanese-American |
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Pearl Reference Series Drum Set,
Zildjian A & K and Paiste Signature Series Cymbals |
Alex played drums from the time he could walk, and by age 13 was gigging in his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey. In Washington, he played with The Emptys, Los Gringos, Pegasus, and King James and the Serfs of Swing. In Toronto, he has played with the Toronto Megacity Swing Band, Boone, Michael Lake, and the Bruce Poole Quartet, and on CityTV's Breakfast Television and the Telelatino network.
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