Bandleader and Bass Guitar player for the TCE Band. Mark has been playing since he bought his first bass at the age of twelve with money earned from a paper route. He's played in rock bands, including "The Unknown Band", "Scoundrel" and "Visitor" with heavy touring schedules through the late 70's and 80's. In 1983 met Steve, and has worked on serveral projects with him since, including Ontray;s 1988 CD release, "C'mon Taste It" Mark has been with The Big E show since it's inception
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Guitarist for the TCE Band and comes from a long line of musicians and has been performing since he was 13 years old. Originally from the Indianaposlis area, Mark played with such groups as "FLITE" and "Spokane" which gave him the oportunity to perform as the opening act for "Molly Hatchet". Mark worked briefly as a studio musican at 700 West Studios in Indianapolis before relocating to Michigan. Mark has been with the Big E since September of 2000.
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A “U.P.”er who really knows how to Get Down with music! She has played in several musical arenas: Jazz bands, Big bands, Orchestras, Community bands, Pit orchestras, University ensembles, churches, and of Course… Playing Tenor Saxophone and Flute with The BIG E!!!
Lisa Simmons-South, Lead Back-up Singer and choreographer for the “Sweet Emotions”, are both key ingredients in the “Big E Show”. Their combined experience in theatre, as well as, there ultra talented offspring, “Sweet Emotions”, Christa & Sarah, blend harmoniously together to give “The Big E Show” a boost of high energy and excitement on stage.
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There’s never a doubt when Billy’s in the house! Billy has played with numerous bands over the last 30 years, including “The Devilles”, “Paul Yother Band”, “Nothin’ Counts Band”, “Tragic Reality” And “Chester Biggz” to name a few. Billy’s hard hitting technique is a great foundation for the TCE Band’s rhythm section and brings this classic music into the “Now”.
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Keyboard Player, Michael Tadman began playing the piano at the ripe old age of five. Influenced by his grandparents who were vaudeville musicians, Michael had music in his blood. He has shared the stage with such notables as Robin Zander and Tom Peterson from Cheap Trick, Henry Lee Summer and European recording artist Richard Josef. He has also opened for the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Three Dog Night, Blue Oyster Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers to name but a few.
Keyboard Player, bio coming soon.
Arranger and tumpet player for the TCE Band. Dave studied under Dr. Stephen Jones at Western Michigan University, Professor Richard Illman at Michigan State University and Claud Gordan, first trumpet an CBS. Dave has been playing with "The Big E" since the summer of 2000 has been having a great time performing.
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