Taylor K started his musical journey taking classical piano lessons when he was 4 years old, harmonizing during car rides to the beach boys, and performing in countless Musical Theatre Productions. His senior year of HS he was a Finalist in the Spotlight Awards for Non Classical Voice (LA Music Center) where he first got exposure to industry professionals and was encouraged to pursue a career in the performing arts. Taylor left his hometown of Murrieta, CA to study Music and Theatre at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music & NYU where he realized this true passion in songwriting and telling stories behind a piano. Recently he took his music to the high seas where he performed as a Piano Bar Entertainer for Celebrity Cruises in Australia/The South Pacific/Alaska. He is currently writing/producing music with some of LA’s top producers and performing throughout Southern California.

I am a native of San Diego and began playing bass and guitar in my early teens in Rhythm & Blues doo-wop groups. As the decades progressed, I played what the people wanted to hear at the time from Rock-n-Roll, Jazz, Psychedelic, Disco, Blues and Country to Zydeco. I was a founding member also of the zydeco band from San Diego “The Bayou Brothers” which I left to pursue a solo career. Some of the acts I’ve opened for include: George Benson, The Doobie Brothers at Fillmore West, Journey, Santana, The Ohio Players (remember the Disco hit “Roller Coaster”?), Graham Central Station, Albert Collins, The Drifters, played the Avalon Ballroom back in the 60’s with bands like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, was a member of the band “Anonymous Artists of America” who were booked to play Woodstock, but our bus broke down (I was driving) in Ohio and we didnt make it to Woodstock but got out and played a mini concert in Ohio anyway! My SD band “Nova” was booked to Capitol Records when that most famous of all bands, The Beatles, were signed, and Nova was “shelved”. Jammed with some of the elite of the blues and rock world, from Eric Clapton and Albert King to Jerry Garcia and Mike Bloomfield. Had lots of fun over the years. I was one of the original “Electric Kool Aid” test guinea pigs! 😉 Tim is now living in Temecula, where he plays solo, guitar and vocals, and also rockin blues duo with Harvey Freedman at local wineries, restaurants and events. Also available as a full band.

As a self taught musician, John has honed and developed his skills over decades and has proven to be a natural performer with a smooth voice and a funky style. From the early 90’s John had a very successful working covers/original band which performed extensively in San Diego averaging 90 shows a year for over 10 years. It included all the hot spots and featured key performances for KPLN The Planet 103.7 radio station Earth Fair 1997, the KGB 101.5 Rockin Bowl, The Del Mar Fair, Viejas The Dream Catcher Showroom, Dicks Last Resort, tons of local club work, Private Engagements, Corporate, Events, and studio credits. John continues to write, record, and perform locally in San Diego. You can also catch him around town with his vocally oriented duet “French Toast and Stockings”

Maria began her musical studies in Venezuela at the Conservatory of Music Vicente Emilio Sojo at the age of seven. From there she studied theory and solfeggio, harmony, counterpoint, history of music, choral, orchestral and operatic singing initiation within their lyric training. Maria has taken classes with such renowned teachers as Angelo D’adonna, Aquiles Machado, Lotty Ipinza and Suso Mariategui, among others. She belonged to the Opera Company of the West (Venezuela) and under
their guidance performed in more than a hundred concerts nationwide. She has participated in operas like Sour Angelica, Cavalleria Rusticana, Madame Butterfly and The Martyrs of Columbus. Similarly, Maria has ventured into other styles of singing, like jazz master hand Silvio Arocha, with whom she made her first album titled “Eclexias”. Likewise, she has made musical theater as part of the cast and vocal trainer Civil Association “Andante Theater” participating in musical works of “Godspell” by Stephen Schwartz (Season 2012 and 2014) and “surprises” from Dan Goggin (Season 2013-14). You can catch Maria performing locally in her popular M/F duet “French Toast
and Stockings”.

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Vocal Impressionist/Tribute Artist Greg Bechtel along with Guitarist Mike
McDonald Present “The Troubadour Road”, a Musical Tribute to the Great
Singer-Songwriters of the 1970’s.

Perhaps no decade has given the world more great songs than the 1970s – and
never before or since have so many great songwriters become major performing
artists – performing the songs they crafted. This special period is often referred to
as the height of the SINGER-SONGWRITER – and “The Troubadour Road”
pays tribute to the biggest names of this period in this intimate performance.

Greg and Mike take you on a nostalgia trip back to that extraordinary period in
music history that many consider the Golden Age of the Singer-Songwriter. Much
more than a tribute band, Greg’s skillful singing impressions along with Mike’s
talents on acoustic guitar recreate the vocal stylings of over 20 legendary artists
in one show. Relive the memories as they share the unique stories behind the
hits. Plus, with Greg’s vocal repertoire of over 200 voices, don’t be surprised if
some celebrities show up to intro these talented troubadours.

Greg and Mike salute the genius of James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Neil Young,
Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, The Eagles, David Gates and
Many More- all phenomenal tunesmiths and equally amazing performers – artists
who captivated the world with their poignant lyrics and unforgettable melodies.

A partial listing of featured songs includes “Fire and Rain”, “Wild World”,
“Carefree Highway”, “Don’t Mess Around With Jim”, “Heart of Gold”,
“Solitary Man”, “Make It With You”, and “Tequila Sunrise”.

As a self taught musician, John has honed and developed his skills over decades and has proven to be a natural performer with a smooth voice and a funky style. From the early 90’s John had a very successful working covers/original band which performed extensively in San Diego averaging 90 shows a year for over 10 years. It included all the hot spots and featured key performances for KPLN The Planet 103.7 radio station Earth Fair 1997, the KGB 101.5 Rockin Bowl, The Del Mar Fair, Viejas The Dream Catcher Showroom, Dicks Last Resort, tons of local club work, Private Engagements, Corporate, Events, and studio credits. John continues to write, record, and perform locally in San Diego. You can also catch him around town with his vocally oriented duet “French Toast and Stockings”

Maria began her musical studies in Venezuela at the Conservatory of Music Vicente Emilio Sojo at the age of seven. From there she studied theory and solfeggio, harmony, counterpoint, history of music, choral, orchestral and operatic singing initiation within their lyric training. Maria has taken classes with such renowned teachers as Angelo D’adonna, Aquiles Machado, Lotty Ipinza and Suso Mariategui, among others. She belonged to the Opera Company of the West (Venezuela) and under
their guidance performed in more than a hundred concerts nationwide. She has participated in operas like Sour Angelica, Cavalleria Rusticana, Madame Butterfly and The Martyrs of Columbus. Similarly, Maria has ventured into other styles of singing, like jazz master hand Silvio Arocha, with whom she made her first album titled “Eclexias”. Likewise, she has made musical theater as part of the cast and vocal trainer Civil Association “Andante Theater” participating in musical works of “Godspell” by Stephen Schwartz (Season 2012 and 2014) and “surprises” from Dan Goggin (Season 2013-14). You can catch Maria performing locally in her popular M/F duet “French Toast
and Stockings”.

Read more at www.facebook.com/FTandS

I am a native of San Diego and began playing bass and guitar in my early teens in Rhythm & Blues doo-wop groups. As the decades progressed, I played what the people wanted to hear at the time from Rock-n-Roll, Jazz, Psychedelic, Disco, Blues and Country to Zydeco. I was a founding member also of the zydeco band from San Diego “The Bayou Brothers” which I left to pursue a solo career. Some of the acts I’ve opened for include: George Benson, The Doobie Brothers at Fillmore West, Journey, Santana, The Ohio Players (remember the Disco hit “Roller Coaster”?), Graham Central Station, Albert Collins, The Drifters, played the Avalon Ballroom back in the 60’s with bands like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, was a member of the band “Anonymous Artists of America” who were booked to play Woodstock, but our bus broke down (I was driving) in Ohio and we didnt make it to Woodstock but got out and played a mini concert in Ohio anyway! My SD band “Nova” was booked to Capitol Records when that most famous of all bands, The Beatles, were signed, and Nova was “shelved”. Jammed with some of the elite of the blues and rock world, from Eric Clapton and Albert King to Jerry Garcia and Mike Bloomfield. Had lots of fun over the years. I was one of the original “Electric Kool Aid” test guinea pigs! 😉 Tim is now living in Temecula, where he plays solo, guitar and vocals, and also rockin blues duo with Harvey Freedman at local wineries, restaurants and events. Also available as a full band.

Carlos began his musical journey in Colombia, where he was brought up in an artistic family. His journey kicked into high gear after he left a career in business to pursue music. While studying Music Composition, Guitar, and Voice performance at a college in Florida, Carlos began performing full-time and started songwriting. He came to Los Angeles in 2009 to take his career to the next level by performing solo acoustic, as part of the band Freefall Rescue, and collaborating with various other artists. Working solo gigs and being part of a band helped prepare Carlos for the pivotal moment “Reflections of an Orange Tree”, his debut solo album, represents.

Read more at www.CarlosNaranjoMusic.com