Band Bio

is an experienced six-piece “horn” band playing Memphis Soul and R&B,

a shimmering, sultry and funky style produced in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax

and Hi Records in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring soulful vocals, dynamic horn

lines, tasteful guitar, and a driving beat by the drums and bass. We flavor ours with

Juke Joint plays the music of James Brown, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Ray Charles, Sam & Dave, Al Green, Cannonball Adderly, Horace Silver, Little Milton, Louis Jordan, Albert Collins, Muddy Waters and many, many more Soul, R&B, Blues and Jazz greats!

Juke Joint - professional musicians, professional attitudes, professional results.

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	*Roger Bergen, lead guitar, vocals -* Roger has over 30 years of experience playing in blues, rock and jazz bands. However, the Blues has always been his first love. Roger's high energy, soul-moving solos and funky rhythm playing spark audience interest and add melodic foundation to the Jukes music.
	*David Bailey, Lead vocal, rhythm guitar and blues harmonica* - Lead vocal, rhythm guitar and blues harmonica - David has been playing music for over 30 years in the Bay Area’s music scene in various country, blues and classic rock bands. David’s love of classic R&B and Soul songs, smooth & powerful vocal stylings, and blues harp solos add a smokin’ dimension to the band.
	*John Bergen, bass* - John started playing bass at age 15 and has been in that ‘60’s/70’s musical hot bed, the East Bay, playing all styles of Blues, R&B and Classic Rock. John’s musical influences include Jack Bruce, Noel Redding, Lonnie Turner, Tommy Shannon and other great blues and R&B bass players. He employs a 1959 Fender Precision Bass and an Eden amp to produce his punchy deep bass sounds laying down a driving and solid bottom!
	Barbara Speed, saxophone, flute and vocals - Barbara hails from New York City and earned her chops in prominent East Bay Rock and Jazz groups. Barbara's powerful tenor, alto and soprano sax stylings rock our horn section, adding unique dimensions to the Jukes' sound. Her soulful vocals provide strength and texture to every song, leaving audiences wanting more!
	Cayce Carnahan, trumpet & flugelhorn - Cayce holds a BA in music from CSU East Bay and is the Assistant Director with the Marin Symphony Youth Program. He is a middle school music teacher in Marin county and has performed with many Bay Area symphonies, Salsa bands, musicals and jazz bands. He also loves R&B and Soul music! Cayce's tasteful horn work contributes to the dynamic and professional sound of the Jukes wonderful horn section!
	*Svante Rodegard*, drums - Svante hails from Sweden but he is a true student of American Soul, R&B, Blues and Jazz music. This knowledge combined with his precise rhythmic sense and funky grooves provide the solid foundation required for the Jukes’ dynamic sound!