"The macon Sound"

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Chris was born and raised in New York City and is the band's manager, lead vocalist, saxophonist and keys player. He's performed in various venues on four continents, to include two tours with the Air Force's "Tops in Blue" entertainment group. Chris also plays sax and percussion in our 2-piece offering "Scotch on the Rocks." He separated from the Active-duty Air Force in Nov 2018 and is now a proud member of the Georgia Air National  Guard! #goguard

Laura Nixon, a Warner Robins, GA native, is our female vocalist, keys player and flutist. Laura graduated with a degree in music from Georgia College and State University and has performed extensively throughout the country. Her resume includes residencies at Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and on Holland America Cruise line. She has also been in several local bands and lists Peggy Lee, Leann Rimes, Patsy Cline and Ella Fitzgerald as some of her influences. 

Drew Smith, from Warner Robins, is our male vocalist and also the vocalist and piano player for our 2-piece band, "Scotch on the Rocks." He draws influence from many great musicians past and present; he continues to captivate audiences with his earnest vocal delivery and powerful stage presence. Drew Smith has done countless shows, weddings, and talent showcases, all over the United States. He has also been featured on shows with national R&B recording artists such as George Tandy Jr., Avery Sunshine, and Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter Anthony David.

Brad was born and raised in Macon, Georgia, and he graduated from Georgia College with a bachelors degree in music education. He has been teaching general music for 12 years, and has taught a wide age range of students. Bradley has taught private lessons for nearly 14 years, and his students have gone on to play in their own touring groups and to study music as a career in college. 

As a performer, Bradley has played all over the country and abroad on different instruments. His groups have opened for, performed for, or shared the stage with artists such as Alton Brown, Zac Brown, Kevin Kinney, Dave Brubeck, and Robert Randolph. Although he was born a Maconite, he now calls Warner Robins home!

Jon Joiner is from Athens, GA and has been playing music almost his whole life. He studied jazz at

Georgia College & State University. He was the drummer for the college big band and Jazz combo, as

well as a member of the symphonic band, and percussion ensemble. After school, Jon hit the road and

played with many groups including Moonshine Still, Stokeswood, Josh Roberts & The hinges, Bomb

Chewey and Thoughtomatic. Jon has toured nationally and internationally and his highlights include

Bonnaroo, Wakarusa Music Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Moe Down, Deeproots Music Festival

and a tour of Czech Republic. Currently Jon resides in Milledgeville, GA and plays with multiple groups in

the middle GA area. He also owns and operates Amici Restaurants in Milledgeville and Macon.