LIVE WIRE is a 9-piece classic rock band featuring a 4-member horn section that plays in all styles of music from the driving R&B sounds of artists like Sam and Dave, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, and The Temptations to the rhythmic horn arrangements of Blood, Sweat and Tears, Chicago, Tower of Power, Huey Lewis, and Joe Cocker.
LIVE WIRE performs all the music you’ll need to make your event memorable and leave your guests wanting more; R&B, Classic Rock and Jazz. This diverse mix of high-energy musical prowess makes for an exciting departure from what you've heard and seen before.
Let LIVE WIRE make your special event spectacular with the performance of your favorite songs. Each event will be tailor-made to fit your needs with a wide variety of music available.
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Meet The Band
Allan Small
Trumpet
Hometown: Beaver Falls, PA
Hobbies: Music, Golf
College Attended: Duquesne University, PA
Has Performed With: Numerous groups in Pittsburgh, PA
Top 5 Favorite Recordings: Anything by the Beatles, Chicago, Tower of Power, Blood, Sweat'n Tears
What should fans know: I started this group with the hope of bringing back memories for both the musicians and the audience. This is a fun project about good friends getting together and making good music.
Hometown: Diamond Bar Ca. . Originally from Compton Ca.
Hobbies: Singing, Reading, Working out, Real Estate Investments,Web Surfing
College Attended: Compton J.C., National University, Air Force Academy of Military Science
Has Performed With: Started life as the son of a gospel singing Baptist Minister. Went on to become the lead singer in a Gospel Choir in Watts Ca.. Performed at private parties, clubs and fundraisers for local charities. Finalist in a National Talent Search (Talent Rock) in Las Vegas NV in 2006.become
Top 5 Favorite Recordings: It would be easier to ask a Mother who is her favorite child. I love a song that passionately defines the times yet defies time.
What Should Fans Know: I have an L3 formula for life: Live well, Laugh often and Love much..
Mel Briggs
Lead Vocal
Marty Winer Keyboards & Vocals
Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Hobbies: Writing Music
College Attended: Cal State Fullerton
Has Performed With: Johnny Otis, Cal State Fullerton Studio Band
For further information, please contact: martytone@yahoo.com
Hometown: West Covina, CA
Hobbies: Surfing, Scuba Diving, Backpacking, Photography
College Attended: Cal State Los Angeles, Grove School Of Music
Has Performed With: Max Bennett, Bobby Rodriguez, Jay Migliori, John Thomas, Steve Hufstetter
Top 5 Favorite Recordings: Smokin' At The Half Note (Wes Montgomery), Are you Experienced (Jimi Hendrix), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Beatles), Kind Of Blue (Miles Davis), The Royal Scam (Steely Dan)
John Caterino
Guitar & Vocals
Paul Kist
Drums
Hometown: La Verne, Ca.
Hobbies: Music
College Attended: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Has Performed With: "The Answer" , and has performed at American Bases in Germany.
Top 6 Favorite Recordings: This One's from the Heart (James Darren) , The Very Best of Connie Francis, The Very Best of Bobby Rydell, The Best of Dion, The Best of Neil Sedaka, Gene Pitney - 25 All-Time Greatest Hits,
What should fans know: Paul was born in Europe ( The Netherlands) and came to the United States at the age of nine. He was immediately impressed with American rock & roll music and has been involved with music much of his life.
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Hobbies: Music, Computers, Tennis
College Attended: University of Michigan - Go Blue!
Has Performed With: Many well-known Detroit Motown groups and big bands; numerous jazz, concert bands and orchestras in the greater Los Angeles area.
Top 5 Favorite Recordings: Chicago, Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Jazz recordings of Frank Rosolino, J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding
What should fans know: Rob took trombone lessons next door to "Hitsville USA", the original home of Motown Records in downtown Detroit.
Rob Smit
Trombone
Trombone
Robet
Paul McDonald Saxophone
Hometown: Warren, Ohio
Hobbies: Music, Soccer, Tutoring
College Attended: KULAS Conservatory of Music - Baldwin-Wallace College, MBA Redlands
Has Performed With: Various traveling bands across the U.S. opening for acts such as Bob Seeger, Dr. John, Buddy Miles, Blood Sweat & Tears
Top 5 Favorite Recordings: Blue Train (John Coltrane), Sade (Sade), You Know I'm No Good (Amy Winehouse), Mr. Brightside (The Killers), Kind of Blue (Miles Davis)
What Fans Should Know: Paul is active in the Turning Point Church of Ontario.
Various
Hometown: Glendora, CA; Originally From Massachusetts
Hobbies: Avoiding Rehearsals, Photography
College Attended: Boston University and University of La Verne, College of Law
Has Performed With: Arlene German and the Guys Big Band, Ken Dahleen's Big Band Staff, Pomona Concert Band, miscellaneous stage productions and shows
Top 5 Favorite Recordings: We're not home right now please leave a message
Anything by the late Buddy Rich
Tower of Power, Back to Oakland, etc.
Website: jkibblerlaw.com
What Should Fans Know: Plays sax. Yes, Margie, clarinet too.
John Kibbler
Baritone Sax
Ruben Ramos
Bass & Vocals
Hometown: East Los Angeles, Ca.
Hobbies: Photography, Wine, Vegan Cooking, Hiking, Running, Yoga
College Attended: Mt. San Antonio College, California State University Los Angeles
Has Performed With: David Hasselhoff, The Ten Tenors, Marc Anthony, Luis Bonilla, The Coasters
Top 5 Favorite Recordings: Full House (Wes Montgomery), The Bends (Radiohead), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles), Trio Los Panchos (Self Titled), Fanto Mas (Self Titled)
What Fans Should Know: Ruben is a Master Vocal Coach, a professional photographer and has traveled and performed in Germany, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Great Britain and played for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.