June 11th Show
meet the band
Tricia Parish
Lead vocals and acoustic guitar. Tricia is a singer-songwriter who performs originals songs and cover material. She released a CD in 2010 of original songs and has videos on YouTube of some of the songs. Tricia’s influences besides Emmylou Harris include Joni Mitchell, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Colvin, and Shania Twain.
Frank Sanchez
Musical Director and Electric Bass. Frank has a varied and eclectic background in pop, rock, jazz, and country music as a sideman playing for demos and film projects as well as the Lennon Sisters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Drifters, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Jim Christian
Electric and acoustic guitars, fiddle, and mandolin. Jim has been a multi-instrumentalist for many decades playing guitar, fiddle, and mandolin. Jim was in Air Force Bands for 22 years, mostly the country band, but also the jazz and rock-n-roll. During his performances around the world, he performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage 10 times. He has played with country artists Suzy Bogguss and Whispering Bill Anderson. In the jazz world, he played with Diane Schuur and Jon Hendricks. He also performed for President Clinton twice during his term.
Todd Clayton
Pedal Steel Guitar Over the years, Todd has played with many top Nashville acts including LeAnn Rimes, Steve Wariner, and Charley Pride...and a recently retired captain for United Airlines.
Bobby McGuffin
Drums and all manner of percussion. Bobby has performed with incredible musicians around the world for over five decades in every musical style. During his “over the top” exciting life, Bobby completed an illustrious twenty-year career with the military among a plethora of other accomplishments to include past president of the Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society and a fifteen-year stint entertaining at the World famous Broadmoor Hotel and Resort. Bobby currently resides in Colorado, part-time teacher, and consultant, and continues to perform with several bands throughout the state and beyond. “I'm still having way too much fun! Doing much better than I deserve”