As a bassist George strives to solidify the foundation of the band.  Playing the right note at the right time and leaving the right amount of space to form the pocket “to die for” is what he is all about.  George wants make the audience feel what he is feeling.  His early years on bass were influenced by a number of players, bands and musical genre including rock, progressive rock, funk, blues and jazz. Those influences continue today, however tempered by his desire to form a sound and feel that it is "His" and one with the band.

Hailing from Indianapolis, drummer and vocalist, Greg Bond began his
career in music in 1975, performing in a variety of original and
cover bands in the nightclub scene there. In 1983, he quit his day
job and began playing full time, touring the Midwest in pop cover
bands, performing in a variety of night clubs and hotels. Eventually
picked up by a band out of Kansas City, Greg toured across the
continental United States playing as much as six nights a week.
One highlight from this mid eighties period was being chosen to
perform at military bases across the Caribbean Sea for the Department of Defence. This USO style show took him to Bermuda, Puerto Rico,
Cuba, Honduras, and finally Panama. More recently he led local band Stone 10 through a variety of venues on Indy's south side. A member of Rock Soup, along with singer, songwriter, Kevin Silva, they both proudly share their time with Alan Kaye in his stunning tribute to the great Joe Cocker.
 

John is an eclectic player having many different musical influences. He has been playing since he was 9 years old.  His first guitar teacher was a Chet Atkins player who introduced him to the Chet finger style.  John, saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan and that was it.  Rock And Roll became his passion.  His biggest influence was a local guitarist, Mark Moran.  Mark's meticulous and melodic approach to guitar is the foundation of the player that he is today.  John played full time in the late 70's through 85 in various road bands.  He came in off the road and taught lessons in Indianapolis while playing part time with various local bands.  John just turned 54. His initial influences were blues rock players.  Jimmy Page, and Alvin Lee were favorites.  John prefers Fender guitars because of their persuasiveness and translucent tones. He plays through a Mesa Boogie Mark IV Amplifier.
 

Kayleigh Silva -Vocals

Kayleigh, although only 23 years old, has as much experience as most 30 year olds. Singing and performing since grade school, She was voted best female vocalist all throughout  high school, capping off her senior year winning the "National High School Show Choir " in New York city. She was chosen to accept the award!  Kayleigh has recorded with Kenny Aronoff and Dane Clark, both John Mellencamp alums. She has "fronted" several Indianapolis bands,and has been singing back-up with several others. Kayleigh has tone and wide range. She has melded with Mad Dogs & Americans superbly in the short time that she has been with the act. A recent Ball State graduate, Kayleigh is the newest addition to this exciting show and she brings an energy and presence all her own to the stage that you will enjoy!

At home in a broad range of styles, Jay is an active performer, playing throughout the United States and the World. He has played Saxophones/Woodwinds in the "Bob and Tom Band" (from the nationally syndicated radio show) since 1989, and has toured/performed with some of the most recognizable names in the music business including: Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Johnny Mathis, The Manhattan Transfer, Three Dog Night, Sha Na Na, Lou Rawls, Mary Wilson, Martha Reeves and the Vadellas, The Spinners, Marie Osmond, Sandi Patti, Frankie Valli, Bobby Vinton, Duke Tumatoe, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Harry James Orchestra, The Buselli –Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians, Steve Allee, various "Broadway" musicals, numerous recordings and Radio/Television commercials…..the list goes on and on. Mr. Young is an Artist/Clinician for Selmer musical instruments.

Kevin Silva - Keyboards; Guitar; Vocals

Kevin has played professionally for the last 25 years. He spent the ‘80’s, and parts of the 90’s in the high-energy club act, “Stalker”. They opened shows for most of the popular “hair bands” of the day.

An avid songwriter; Kevin fronted the original band Rock Soup and is currently recording their second CD on the Indie 500 label

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