Jason “Malletman” Taylor (Vibraphonist)

When “Malletman” steps on the stage get ready to brace yourself for an evening of musical excitement, as a leader of the locked-in groove of swing you will find his music begins to lift off and the fun begins.  Malletman’s command of his performance is mesmerizing from twirling mallets, dancing ful moves on his instrument.

Taylor is known for his unique presentation of jazz. , r&b and swing, creating a signature sound that he calls vibrafunk. he deaccents with soulful whimsey that finds its way with pocketed rhythms accentuating colorscribes it as “the sound of a vibraphone smacked together with the thumping of a bass guitar”

His musical journey garnered the company of such greats as Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, b.b. King, Randy Brecker and Bernard “Pretty” Purdie just to name a few. He became dedicated to mastering the “vibes” just like Hampton who took “Malletman” as his protege’ and became his mentor. His performance is best described as being “hypnotic” as Taylor plays his instrument people witness something they have never seen before…..https://malletsplace.com/

Byron Nemeth (Byron Nemeth Group)

The Byron Nemeth Group is a premier hard rock band led by acclaimed guitarist Byron Nemeth, known for his powerful playing, dynamic stage presence, and career achievements that span touring, charting releases, and the publication of his instructional book The Zen Of Guitar • Understanding Guitar Thru Direct Intuition Volume Three. Based in Las Vegas and performing across the country, the band delivers a high-energy live show featuring original material and select covers—crafted for rock fans and club audiences who crave musicianship, excitement, and an unforgettable experience. We’re currently seeking to book your club and are eager to bring our seasoned, pro-level performance to stages that value real rock energy.

Bryon is a multi-instrumentalist and hard rock aficionado who has done tours and taken part in many stellar releases to date and knew at a young age that music was his true calling. Upon hearing Elvis & The Beatles from his wonderful parents as a birthday music gift he turned his attention to learning guitar and studying the styles of Randy Rhoads, Michael Schenker, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Joe Perry plus jazz and classical music. Throughout his career Byron has opened for notable bands such as Metal Church, Doro Pesch, Warrant, Winger, RATT, Y&T, Dream Theater, Rick Emmett, Vicious Rumors, Helix, Keel, Yes, Zack Wylde/Black Label Society, Richie Kotzen, The Sweet, Lynch Mob, Pat Travers Band and many more….https://byronnemeth.com/

Thu Ho (Jazz Vocalist / Notebender)

Thu’s vocal styling is infused with the artistic sensibilities from a unique musical upbringing, and heavily influenced by Sarah Vaughan, Helen Merrill, Nancy Wilson, Amy Winehouse, and Ella Fitzgerald.  She grew up in a multi-cultural musical melting pot of Vietnamese folk music, R&B, and Broadway. In college, Thu received classical voice training under the private tutelage of Mr. Merrill Shea, on faculty at the Boston Conservatory of Music.  She continued her musical endeavors in various A Capella groups, recorded for famed Vietnamese composer Bao Quoc Hoang, and performed professionally around San Diego in an Indie Soul Band called Curbside Vinyl.

Thu’s journey through the vast world of music landed her at the doorstep of Jazz, accompanied by her innate attraction towards sass, big sultry vocals, and musical nuance.  She has studied Jazz theory and performance with highly regarded performers and instructors, including Rebeca Mauleon, Dena DeRose, Cecilia Engelhart, and Madeline Eastman.

Thu has performed at various Bay Area and southern California venues, including NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center, the House of Blues San Diego, the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, Humphreys Backstage Live, the historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel, the Palace Hotel San Francisco, Black Cat, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, and the 35,000-square-foot SFJAZZ Center, the first stand-alone structure in the country built specifically for jazz performance. Thu has worked with ensembles led by the great Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers, internationally acclaimed saxophonist & composer Joe Lovano, legendary drummer Akira Tana, acclaimed vibraphonist Yancie Taylor, Rolling Stones journalist Ben-Fong Torres, master horn player Noel Jewkes, and San Francisco’s premiere modern jazz ensemble – Jazz Mafia. She was the featured vocalist for SFJAZZ Monday Night Band and performed in the grand SFJAZZ Miner Auditorium from 2017-2020. Currently, Thu has a residency at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco and Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland, California…https://www.thuhomusic.com/