Musical Director, guitar/vocals
Originally from the UK, Andrew Raiher began playing music at the age of three and never stopped. Classically trained at London’s Royal Academy of Music, he spent his career bridging genres—from baroque to rock and beyond. Andrew brings decades of experience to this magical journey.
Drums & Creator/Writer
Rick Kurshner began his drumming career the day after The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. He hasn’t let high school, college, law school, career, marriage, raising a son, and being a grandpa stand in the way of his ambition to be a rock star-no matter how long it takes.
Vocals & Guitar
Michael Henszey is a music industry veteran and accomplished singer-songwriter. He co- founded a nationally recognized recording studio in Milwaukee, WI, where he worked with renowned artists such as Cheap Trick, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), Roberta Flack, and The Bodeans.
Keyboards & Vocals
Steve Bauman is a versatile Los Angeles-based musician and multi-instrumentalist. He has performed with Solomon Burke, Teena Marie, Michael McDonald, Third World and Henry Kapono and has recorded with Chaka Khan, Stanley Clarke, Tom Jones, Paula Abdul, and Thomas Dolby.
Vocals & Percussion
Lauri Reimer has a unique skill set that allows her professional contributions both on and offstage. After working extensively as a fitness trainer & educator, she turned her passion and talent as a musician, performer, and event organizer into her company Music Magique Promotions.
Saxophone, Harmonica & Vocals
Patrick Martin has been playing jazz and rock ‘n roll all over the country. Originally from Michigan and now residing in Ventura, he has played with the Velvet Groove Cats and Innerstate in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and the Uranium Blues Band and Groove Garden in Grand Junction Colorado.
Lead Guitar & Vocals
Brad Strickland has been a guitarist for longer than he cares to remember. He's a Berklee Composition major and has played on many sessions in NY. He also worked with many of his guitar heroes and toured with Little Feat. Brad enjoys revisiting the music he loved and grew up with.
Bass
Gregory “GJ” Torres has been playing and recording music since attending university. He's recorded and toured with Kosmos Express (Zomba Sublime/Sony Music Entertainment). In the Aughts, with Gliss (Bilawn Records). Nowadays he writes and records with his own band, The American Peasantry.
Narrator
Steven Young brings his unique communication skills as a practicing 51 year trial attorney to the Program. He has been a lover of rock and roll from age seven. Steve is an accomplished horn player, playing with a number of swing bands, concert bands and a symphony orchestra.
