This is a SPECIAL ensemble of world-class players for a rare night of jazz-rock in Ashland.
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“One of the Top 10 Guitar Players in the World.”
“Among The Top 100 Guitarists of All Time.”
“Verheyen’s guitar work will blow you away.”
This is a SPECIAL ensemble of world-class players for rare night of live music in Ashland. the LATA Lounge Upstairs at the Historic Ashland Armory
Thursday, July 23 · Doors 6:30 PM · Show 7:30 PM
Carl Verheyen, with his band of talented musicians, joins Jeff Pevar and Inger Nova at the LATA Lounge at the Historic Ashland Armory on Thursday, July 23.
Jeff Pevar and Inger Nova will be opening the evening with a special duet performance, along with original songs from their new album, and Carl and his band delivering their own sets, the night will culminate in a one-of-a-kind all-star jam session featuring everyone on stage together—a musical moment that will happen only once!
As the creative force behind the Carl Verheyen Band, he leads a virtuosic, genre-spanning live show — rock, blues, jazz, and beyond — that has drawn fans to theaters, clubs, and festival stages around the world. Backed by a band of exceptional players, this is a rare close-up night with one of the most respected guitarists alive.
Verheyen has recorded with Christina Aguilera, the Bee Gees, Cher, B.B. King, Dolly Parton, John Fogerty, and Stewart Copeland, and played on more than 150 film soundtracks — Star Trek, Gladiator, Ratatouille, The Usual Suspects, and Mission Impossible among them. He's been a member of British rock legends Supertramp since 1985 and one of LA's elite "first-call" session players for over 40 years.
In 2009 he was heard by 67 million people as a featured soloist at the Academy Awards.
The rest of the Band, made of world-class musicians:
John Mader — drums, vocals, percussion
One of the most credentialed names in the band. Born in Oakland, Mader has performed and recorded with Steve Miller, Bonnie Raitt, Pat Benatar, Josh Groban, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, and Joe Satriani. He's also a first-call Broadway pit drummer, having played hit musicals including Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, Rent, Mamma Mia!, and Mamma Mia!. Known for extreme versatility across genres.
Troy Dexter — guitar, keyboards, mandolin, vocals
LA-based multi-instrumentalist and Dick Grove School of Music graduate. A busy session/live player whose credits include Wilson Phillips (current), Tower of Power, Kim Carnes, Don Felder, Dionne Warwick, and Venice, plus TV work on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He's recorded three instructional DVDs for Hal Leonard and is a solo jazz/funk artist.
Hollye Dexter — background vocals, percussion
A career background singer (and published author) who has performed live with Michael McDonald, Blake Shelton, Moby, Don Felder, Howard Jones, Dionne Warwick, Micky Dolenz, and Mary Wilson of The Supremes, with national-commercial vocals for Coca-Cola, GEICO, and ESPN. Also an acclaimed memoirist (Fire Season) and arts/nonprofit founder. Married to and performs with Troy Dexter.
Federico Orlandini — bass
Limited public profile — an LA/Pasadena-based bassist working across funk, R&B, soul, jazz, and gospel.
Thursday, July 23
Doors 6:30 PM
Historic Ashland Armory
All Ages · Public
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