While in college, Joe played with jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis and for comedian Bob Hope. He later played with jazz and blues artist Mose Allison, Harlem Gospel Choir, Fred Wesley and Althea Rene. Joe has also played with many local band on the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas including Michelle West and the MVP's, Banana Republic, Glen Parker Band, and Da Band, just to name a few -- and has shared the stage with artists such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Kool and the Gang, Cameo, and the list continues as the beat goes on...

Tom grew up in Spokane, Washington and started playing clarinet in the third grade. His first gig was at a five and dime with a kazoo and drum set all-in-one. He came home with a pocket full of tips. Tom has played in bands every year since then, including the USAF band, and has backed Jeff Lorber, Bob Shepard, Bill Molenoff, Arturo Sandoval, Diane Schure and many others. He's also a long-time fan of fast boats and classic cars. 

JOE LYONS - Drums

Joe started playing long ago at home beating on his mother's pots and pans. He moved on later to a drum set. He would listen and imitate what caught his ear on the radio and television. He learned through the grace of God and hours of practice by this method. Joe went on to Troy State University on a music scholarship, then to Jacksonville State University after seeing the marching band. He soaked up all that he could there and received a B.A. in music performance at graduation.

In 1981, Curt made Pensacola his new home and fronted many bands along the Gulf Coast including Cafe' Racer (with Steve Watkins) and Cafe' Oasis (with Joe Lyons). He moved to Nashville for several years to form Laurie Wheeler and Nash deVille with Rick and Laurie Wheeler, recorded the album "Things Ain't What They Used To Be" in 2002 and signed with Summit Records. The album included Ron Krasinski, Randy Smith, Pete Wasner, Rick Jackson and Craig Wasner -- along with Larry Carlton, Kirk Whalum and Mark Douthit -- and recreated Big Band classics with an edge, tight vocal harmonies and be-bop scats. Following his heart back to the Gulf Coast, he formed the Curt Bol Band in 2011 and continues to raise his own vibrational state by singing with the area's finest players and having as much fun as he possibly can.

Relocating to Lake Tahoe, California, he played for the Harrah's Orchestra, Sahara Orchestra, Legends in Concert Show, Dolly Parton, The Drfiters, The Coasters and many shows and performers that came through the Reno and Tahoe area. While in Tahoe, he was voted by the Lake Tahoe Tribune area readers poll "The Best of Tahoe" for best keyboard player, and for his Jazz and Blues Band. Here on the Gulf Coast, Rocky utilizes his three keyboard stack to create that texture of sound that sets the Curt Bol Band apart from all the rest. B3 Organ, Piano, Clavinet, Brass and Flute are just a few of the sounds you'll groove to. The energy of the band is infectious, it's got to be felt. Keeping it funky, tight and fun is the groove.

Born in San Diego, California, Rocky started his music career at the age of nine, playing church service for his father's congregation. Always drawn to the blues, jazz, R & B and funk, he listened to and studied Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, Otis Spann, Dr. John, James Booker and Art Nevelle. As a teen, he played his first professional gigs with "The King Biscuit Blues Band," a pioneering San Diego blues music scene staple for years. He also played in the house band at the renown club "Funky Quarters" sharing the stage with Albert Collins, Elvin Bishop, Sons of Chaplin, Mose Allison, Charlie Musselwhite and more.

CURT BOL - Vocals

Curt grew up singing and harmonizing with family in Minnesota while his father played a mean accordion and he danced the polka on his mother's toes. After joining the Air Force to see the world beyond the ten thousand lakes, he traveled throughout Europe. Upon leaving the service, he hitchhiked across the states -- and on a visit to Pensacola, Florida he fell in love with the area and its people.

STEVE DOUGLAS - Bass

ELLIS BRYANT - Bass

TOM LATENSER - Bass

ROCKY SLEIGHT - Keys

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STEVE WATKINS - Guitar

CHUCK SCHWARTZ - Sax, Clarinet & Flute