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Johnny Viau: Saxophone | Michael Leisenbach: Flute, Saxophone | Tad Hurst: Trumpet | Ron Knight: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboards, Vocals | John Hunt: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Paul Nowell: Trombone | Lizzee Banks: Percussion, Vocals | Dave Milard: Percussion, Saxophone | Eduardo Sabogal: Drums, Percussion | Rob Prater: Bass guitar | Tom Versen: Drums, Percussion | Roger Friend: Drums, Percussion | Steve Leeds: Saxophone | Mitch Manker: Trombone, Trumpet | Lynn Willard: Keyboards

Genre: Blues & Soul, Rock, World

Sound description: Classic '70s rock and blue-eyed soul, with contemporary world-beat influences.

RIYL: Tower of Power, Santana, Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Buddy Miles, Blood Sweat and Tears, Sons of Champlin

Upcoming Local Shows

Song Downloads

• Above or Below the Line
• Saying Goodbye 2 Love

Discography

Synoposis

Inception: La Mesa, 2006

Influences: Joe Cocker, the Beatles, Tower of Power, Chicago, the Blues Brothers, Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, the Commitments, Boz Scaggs, the Mighty Diamonds

Background:

VMB! is a 12-player horn band playing classic '70s rock and blue-eyed soul, with contemporary world-beat influences. Members have performed with Dave Pike, Leroy Vinnegar, Ray Charles, Sonny & Cher, Jan & Dean, Boz Scaggs, Melissa Manchester, and more.