Attila Viola
A SMOOTH, COUNTRY BARITONE LEAD VOCALS & GUITAR
Originally a product of the 1980s Lone Star Café music scene in NYC, Attila sings, writes and plays what he calls “true, pure, Bakersfield/California-Country!” Now a longtime Northern California resident, he has put together a cast of California A-List veteran musicians to play the songs Attila writes about his life, his travels and travails, as well as songs from his heroes, like Merle Haggard, his friends and his musical progeny. Look for his upcoming CD in 2020, “Kern County Blues”.
Simon Planting
BASS
Dutch native Simon Planting is the undisputed leader among Gypsy jazz bassists, having played with the crème de la crème of jazz Manouche guitarists. He’s performed in concerts and festivals the world over, while compiling an impressive discography with artists like Mathilde Santing, Fapy Lafertin, Jimmy Rosenberg, Stephane Wrembel, Bill Frisell, Art Blakely and Howard Alden to name a few. Simon is also the DjangoFest NW Artistic Director, held in Whidbey Island every year.
Simon shares a longtime cooperation with John Jorgenson ( Desert Rose , Elton John and The Hellecasters ) Western Swing hall of famer Mark Holzinger, (Don Burnham of the Lost Weekend ) and John Jarvis pianist for Vince Gill , Rod Steward, Simon & Garfunkel etc.
Craig Manrique
DRUMMER
Drummer extraordinaire—bio coming soon!
Rob Clot
PEDAL STEEL GUITAR
A veteran country music player Rob knows the genre so well, that he once had a band called Ramblin’ Fever! Rob brings his strong knowledge of both the music and genre to the table every performance. When he is not playing music, you can find Rob on the credits of many movies that you know and love for his extensive Special Effects work and extensive IMDB catalog.