R&B All Stars

In the early 80’s this group evolved from the band R+B Delivery which featured; Jason Hoover; vocal Bob Kidd; bass Jim Harmata: gtr. Al Davidson : B3 Rick Hill: drums Al Lynch: trpt. and vocals John Pearson: Tenor At the time I had a small studio and we were recording original instrumental material. The project was originally called Champion and included: Russ Marsland: gtr Glen Blackford; :bass Ken Boychuck; keyboards Rick Gittens: drums Colin Weinmaster: trombone Kim Nishikawara: tenor Mark Akerstream: vocal Soon after that Jason, Bob and Jim left R+B Delivery and both bands combined for the original R+B Allstar line up: Russ Marsland Dave Taylor Al Davidson Rick Hill John Pearson Colin Weinmaster Bill Ward: trumpet and vocals Al lynch; trumpet and vocals The band was really a Blues Brothers kind of vibe with an original spin on classic R+B songs in our signature tuxedos and shades. Our first regular gig was at No.5 Orange Street Friday and Saturday nights. The line ups were long and we had a blast. We recorded Live at The Five on Orange Records, our own independent label that was financed by Harry Brandolini, the owner of NO.5. H... more...