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SOULCATCHER is an
eleven year music partnership between Tim Hern and Leslie Gray which resulted in
a premier blues and blues driven rock acoustic duo. A recent addition is a trio
with Leslie's childhood friend and world renouned Emmy Award winning bassist
Mahlon Hawk. The name reflects our goal of capturing your emotions and passions.
Our visions and stories are shared through our music and storytelling. Take a
journey with us as we lay it down for you. We perform for Concerts, Conventions,
Festivals, Country Clubs, Fundraisers, Corporate Events, Anniversaries, Grand
Openings, Picnics, Tailgate Parties, Birthday Celebrations, TV, Radio and
General Entertainment Events. Performing original compositions and cover song
shows. We are available to travel anywhere, helping you provide world class
entertainment for your entertainment needs. Check out our website
www.soulcatcherblues.com or SOULCATCHER on myspace for local, national and
international show schedules.
Tim Hern was born in
western Pennsylvania and began singing at the age of ten. Being influenced by a family
rich in the entertainment industry, his vocal abilities were encouraged
wholeheartedly. At the age of fifteen Tim discovered the acoustic guitar and has
been playing it ever since. In the early 1980's Tim was featured vocalist for
several local bands before taking a break from music to raise a family.
Currently looking forward to the time when the music will carry me around
the world!
Leslie A. Gray was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His love of music
was sparked by a movie he went to see named "It's A Hard Days Night" back in
1964! He immediately told his parents he was going to be a rock star and wanted
a guitar! He got his first guitar in 1965 and by 1968 was playing everything
from THE KINKS to JIMI
HENDRIX with bands in North Carolina. (Leslie's first concert was Jimi Hendrix in Raleigh, North Carolina 1967.) Leslie has
played with musicians from all over the world and was influenced by the like of B.B.
King, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winters, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, and David Grissom just to name a
few. Leslie has also recently toured with Sara Church as lead guitarist and will be
recording with her in 2002.
Mahlon Hawk relocated to California from
Panama in 1970. He regularly tours throughout North, Central and South America
with The Martin Valverde Group, one of Latin America's top Salsa bands.
Proficient bassist in styles ranging from acid jazz to blues have made Mahlon a
very in demand side man. Other artists he's worked with include Steppenwolf, Bob
Weir and The Midnights, Boss McQueen, The Drifters, Tower of Power horns, Jerry
Street of the Temptations, Michael Palo, Joshua with Jeff Baxter, Cheryl Wynn,
Tim Wiesberg, Al Wilson & Ruben Blades. He can also be heard on the skateboard
feature film "Go For It".
Guest Artist Biographies
Guest Artist Biographies
Kerry Campbell
Description: Formal musical director for "The Dramatics", Artist with the
band "WAR", arranger for "Dr Dre & Snoop Dog".
History: KERRY CAMPBELL: Performed recorded and wrote for the popular soul
group "THE DRAMATICS", from 1975 to 1983. Later Kerry joined and toured with the
famed band "WAR", for over 5 years, and recorded several CD's the latest being
"PEACE SIGN". Kerry received his jazz training from such noted jazz giants as
Yuseff Latiff, Sonny Stitt, and Eddie Harris. It was that experience which has
given Kerry Campbell the edge over most other jazz saxophonists. Kerry moved to
Los Angeles, and played with such luminaries as Herbbie Hancock, George Duke,
the Crusaders pianist Joe Sample, also recorded and performed with Merv
Griffins' trumpeter Jack Sheldon. While performing regularly in the L.A. based
club the Nucleus Nuance Kerry met the legendary Richard Bock from Fantasy
Records, who upon hearing him play, signed Kerry to a two year contract and
recorded two albums PHOENIX RISING and TOTAL BE-BOP. Richard Bock, is known for
producing such giants as, JOHN COLTRANE, WES MONTGOMERY, and LES McCAN. it was
high praise for Kerry to be produced by such a well established and respected
producer. Currently Kerry is working regularly in the San Diego area , and can
be heard frequently in the Gass Lamp District of San Diego and surrounding
areas. Kerry was featured on 2 CD's in 1998, "A Family Christmas" with Peabo
Bryson", and "Creole Woman produced by Leon Haywood". Kerry's new CD is soon to
be released, so be on the look out.
Influences: Bird, Trane, Cannonball, Eddie Harris, & ME
Past Members
Biographies
Frankie Lee was born
at Saint Albans Naval hospital in Queens, New York. He took piano lessons in 2nd
and 3rd grade. Frankie worked as a trash man for 20 years and didn't start
playing bass until the age of 30. He got a job gigging and was making money and
learning right from the get go. He has many accomplishments he won't list
because he feels people; if they're so inclined, should listen to him and make
up their own minds. He has dedicate his lazy ass to music and has played music
in the U.S. as well as a broad. As a matter of fact, as many broads as he can!
Love and Kindness to all.
Robert Cannon first taste of music
came from his father's home town of Hazehurst, Mississippi, the birth place of
blues legend Robert Johnson. His first true love was the drums but singing
quickly became his passion. Robert has fronted two high profile local bands. Sky
Blue Water in the seventies and the high energy blues rock band known as "The
Ottis Cambell Band". His tenure with these two band included a two decade hiatus
from the drums. Now back on the drums and singing, he brings his soulful
coloring and flavor to SOULCATCHER.
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