A former member of the U.S. Army Band, Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Piano Performance from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. Living in Kuwait for nearly 20 years, Mike has played piano at many of the local hotels and his voice is often heard on radio and TV commercials and promotional presentations.
Mike's musical influences include Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Dave Brubeck.
Born and raised in the Philippines, Elmer came to Kuwait in 1994. Elmer began playing the guitar at an early age, forming his first band in grade 7. While still in high school he played keyboards with a band that had a steady Saturday gig at a chic pub in Manila for two years.
Elmer has played with many bands over the years and lists The Allman Brothers, Roy Buchanan, Django Reindhart, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Ritchie Blackmore, Carlos Santana, and Rick Wakeman among his musical influences.
Michael began playing the guitar at the age of 13. Originally from the North Eastern region of the United States, he spent the past few years in Arizona involved in the West Coast music scene. He has lent his guitar and vocal talents to various bands in the U.S.
Michael lists The Grateful Dead, The Doobie Brothers and the Eagles among his early musical influences.
Yabet began playing the guitar in his native country of the Philippines where he was the rhythm guitarist with the band “OFF-ON” for two years. A bass guitarist as well, Yabet has played in several bands since coming to Kuwait, including the "Kidz No More Band" and "The Brothers Band".
Yabet’s musical influences include Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, The Eagles and Led Zeppelin
Benjamin began playing guitar more than fifteen years ago. Accomplished on both bass and rhythm guitar, Benjamin played professionally with several bands in the Philippines before coming to Kuwait.
He lists The Beatles, Deep Purple, Bon Jovi and Greenday among his favorite bands.
Jonathan says that even as a small child he was fascinated by beat and rhythm. He enjoys the versatility of the drums in setting the mood and tempo of a song. Jonathan has played drums with several bands, both in the Philippines and in Kuwait, including "The Brothers Band" in Kuwait.
Jonathan’s musical interests include Jazz as well as Pop and Rock and Roll.
Raised in Oklahoma around her father’s western swing bands, Kym has participated in various choirs, singing groups and stage shows through the years. In addition to managing the band’s sound and lighting, Kym also serves as our Webmaster.
Her rather eclectic musical tastes include Rock, Jazz, Western Swing, and New Age.
The hardest working member of the band, Balajee is in charge of our “road crew”. From packing and loading the truck to unloading and assisting in set up at the venue, Balajee and his trained crew are invaluable to the professional quality of our performance.
