Vikki Lee
vocals/guitar/slide guitar
Northern California based recording artist, Vikki Lee, has proven to be an accomplished musician and bandleader, as well as an extremely entertaining , dynamic and versatile performer. Vikki just loves to work...and over the years her talent has been showcased in just about every northern California entertainment venue, both large and small, as well as in many popular clubs in central and southern California. She has appeared with her band at most major hotels, casinos and resorts in Nevada alongside acts as diverse as Elvin Bishop, Al Stewart, Mickey Gilley, B.J. Thomas, The Guess Who, The Marshall Tucker Band and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. She has also performed in England and Germany. Vikki’s talent and professionalism have earned her recording session credits with such artists as Albert Lee, David Bromberg, Richie Barron, and Bill Spooner...as well as an artist’s endorsement from Dean Markley for playing slide guitar.
Bob Woods
guitar/sax/ vocals
Part time railroad engineer, full time guitarist extroadinaire, Bob Woods honed his rockabilly chops with Tokpela, a western swing band that produced 3 members who went on to play with Asleep At the Wheel. After performing with Asleep At the Wheel, Commander Cody and David Bromberg, Bob played with former members of the Texas Playboys including Tiny Moore. In 1981 Bob released “Hillbilly Cadillac,” an album of self-penned tunes. He also played for 2 years with the legendary surf band The Surfaris. He released his first CD of railroad tunes in 1997. In 2003-2004 he was lead guitarist with Chuck Wagon and the Wheels.
Michael Jarrett
keyboards/vocals
Legendary luminary and Cool Records recording artist, Michael Jarrett, comes to the Pinecones with an impressive resume. An outstanding vocalist and performer who has years of touring experience, Michael is also a top notch arranger, and world reknowned for his songwriting abilities, having penned hits for Elvis Presley, amongst others.
Chris Ivey
pedal steel
Chris Ivey is a premier northern California session player. He has toured the world with J.J. White, and as a member of The Rangers, Chris has opened for Tanya Tucker, Merle Haggard, Trisha Yearwood, Poco and Billy Ray Cyrus.
Russ Whitehead
bass/vocals
Russ “The Muleskinner” Whitehead, shared the stage with many top notch performers such as members of Tower of Power, John Handy, Maryann Price and Naomi Ruth Eisenberg. He has backed many rock and roll nostalgia and Do Wop bands, an experience that made him a natural choice for arranger of Pinecone back-up harmonies!
Steve Namle
drums
Sacramento percussion hero, Steve Namle, was the house drummer at the infamous Palomino Club in North Hollywood in 1978. He backed up notables Tom T. Hall, Jackson Browne, Doug Kershaw, and many others. He was also in the top ten finalists in the Dodge Truck/Wranglers Jeans Country Pick -Off held at the Grand Ole Opry in 1982.