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Vic Ramirez - Lead Vocalist, Guitar & Violin

 

 

 

 

A native Houstonian, Vic began his musical training at age 11.  He studied six years of music theory and classical violin resulting in a music scholarship to Dominican College where he studied viola, piano and voice. His musical interests later migrated towards other types of music including Jazz, Folk, C&W, Rock, and Blues. 

 

In over 25 years of working in music/entertainment, Vic has had a wide range of experiences performing solo and as a part of  duo/trio acts as a singer/instrumentalist around Houston.  He has also arranged and performed a New York author’s musical “It Happened in Texas” for the Chocolate Bayou Theatre.  As leader of the group,  he has enjoyed performing to all types of audiences with his craft of soulful and energetic vocals as well as cutting instrumental work. 

 

 E-mail: bridgesband@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Chris English - Bass Guitar / vocals

 


 

 

 

Chris has been playing bass since his teenage years.  At 17, he went to friend's party.  An "older" guy showed up and started playing a guitar in a side room.  Chris went home and got his bass.  When he came back, he jammed with the legendary Johnny Winter for the entire night. 

  

He's hasn't stopped playing since.

 

 

 

Rodney Smith - Drums 

 


 

 

 

Rodney is a sought-after musician who has performed with many local and touring acts across Southeast Texas.  A solid rhythm man, he is the backbone of putting any song in the groove.  In addition to playing drums, Rodney lends his ear for harmony in back-up vocals as well.

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Ron Parrish- Lead Guitar / vocals 


 

 

 

 

Ron is a returning member of the group.  Ron brings with him a volume of Country & Rock classics.  He's performed in the Houston area for many years with a number of groups.  His mastery of the the guitar allows him to cover many styles of playing.  

 

Come hear Ron with the band go through some Stevie Ray Vaughn or Doobie Brothers.