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About the Soul Cats

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Michael Roberts playing trumpet

Michael Roberts - Trumpet

Born Sheffield England, Played trumpet from the age of Seven. The trumpet was a gift from my Grandfather who at the time was a famous drummer in England, who played numerous times at Royal variety shows. At the age of 10, played Solo at the Royal Albert Hall, and again at the age of 14 at a mass band concert. Both times in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen. At the age of 14 passed all exams for The Royal Collage of Music and learned to play numerous instruments. At 17 years of age and on, played professionally for touring bands, along with being a Session Musician. Over this period of time, Michael played with a number of top recording stars and traveled the Globe.

Greg Gorman playing the saxophone

Greg Gorman - Bari Sax, Alto Sax, Vocals

Bio coming soon!

Bob Thornburgh playing drums

Bob Thornburgh - Drummer

Bob Peck, born in Kansas to a musical family, began his journey in music by assisting his father's high school marching band at six. By eight, he was playing the marching snare in Central Coast parades. As a teenager, he formed bands like Four Play, Frog, Forest, and Motor Head, covering '70s rock. In the '90s in Wyoming, he led heavy metal bands Strych IX and Graven Image, also a power trio named Trilogy. Returning to the Central Coast, he and his wife formed The Believers, an acoustic band playing country, blues, and rock. In 2014, Bob joined The Soulcats as their drummer after meeting Michael Roberts.

John Ovrebo playing the saxophone

John Ovrebo - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Cow Bell, Viborslap

Being the Son of the our church organist and choir director, I was introduced to music at a very young age. I started playing sax in 1973 because I was a really bad flute player! Most of my experience has been in Big Band Jazz (Richard Clark Big Band 14 years, Riptide Big Band 10 years, along with several large church orchestras, collage and community bands.) I've always had a passion for Blues and Soul music! Joining Soul Cats has allowed me to explore my Soul Side! But playing Cow Bell has been the ultimate musical experience!

Miles Pepe Castro White singing into a microphone

Miles Pepe Castro White - Lead Male Vocal, Harmonica

Bio coming soon!

Dave Yarnel playing the keyboard

Dave Yarnel - Keyboard, Vocals

Keyboard player/singer for The Soul Cats. Originally from Chicago (blues capital) Illinois. Number one priority is entertaining audiences. He is quoted as saying," If at the end of the night I have contributed anything towards putting on a show for the people, then my work is done. Hope to see you at our next engagement.

Richard Miller playing the bass

Richard Miller - Bass

Bio coming soon!

John Nuss playing the guitar

John Nuss - Guitar

Bio coming soon!

Carissa Look smiling at camera next to microphone

Carissa Look - Singer

Bio coming soon!

David Smith playing the saxophone

David Smith - Tenor Sax

David Smith is originally from Ridgely, Maryland. His father is a Pastor and an Army Veteran. He moved with him every three years during his father's active duty tenure. He began playing the alto saxophone at age 13, in the 7th grade at Ft. Knox, KY. He was a member of the Ft. Knox High school school marching band and pep band as a freshman. He started playing in church in the 11th grade in Zweibruecken, Germany. After graduating high school in Germany, he attended Armstrong Atlantic State University, in Savannah, GA, where he played for various churches. From 1997-2017 he was active duty Air Force and played for various churches and Jazz/R&B/Funk bands. He added the tenor sax and soprano sax to his collection and would also perform the National Anthem for retirements, graduations and other ceremonies. His main influences include: Gospel, Jazz, Funk, and R&B. He currently playing for various central coast bands and still worships in church bands.