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Riley English
Guitarist/Founder
When Riley first picked up the guitar at the age of seven, it sparked an unquenchable thirst for creative expression that only writing and performing their own music could satisfy.
In their performance career, Riley has torn up the southeast USA with a daunting variety of musical acts, reaching venues and festivals as far as SXSW in Austin, TX., IBC in Memphis, TN., Jazz Fest in New Orleans, LA., and many more.
Riley also works on commission as a freelance Composer, Producer, Studio Musician, and Educator.
From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Likes: Math, Sci-Fi, Jumpsuits, Gold Jewelry
Dislikes: Mayonnaise, Season 2 of Twin Peaks, Capitalism
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Diego Kopado
Bassist/Co-Founder
First starting on double bass, and soon afterward including electric bass in his arsenal, Diego has been exposed to all genres of music after nearly 10 years on his musical journey. From School of Rock, university concert halls, New Orleans street corners, as well as churches, he has been there and done it all.
Diego has a degree in music performance with a music industry minor and looks forward to a future filled with many opportunities.
From: San Antonio, TX
Likes: frequencies from 30-400Hz, The Office, and sight-reading music
Dislikes: Having to constantly take out rocks from his shoes, asparagus, and fitting his upright bass into small cars
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Jake "PEFF"
Alto Saxophonist
PEFF is a colorful saxophonist and master entertainer known for his catchy hooks and looks. He is an in-demand musician and recording artist in New Orleans.
When he’s not playing, Peff spends his time working on a concept called EAR CANDY, the musician’s tool for charismatic performance in digital recording.
PEFF is also DJ with a unique outlook. His ability to hear similarities in music is connected to a historical understanding of the creative process.
From: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Likes: Swimming, Salads, and Sandwiches
Dislikes: Mushrooms, Mushy mushrooms, and memes
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Sean Hobbes
Vocals
Sean is the songwriter and frontman for the pop-soul band, Sean Hobbes + The Hi Res. He’s spent 5 years developing his sound and style in bars and clubs around New Orleans. His latest EP, The Cyclic Nature of Love, was played on over 60 non-commercial radio stations and was added to music libraries for National Geographic, TLC, and OWN. Sean continues to perform and release music and hopes to be touring the US soon.
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Likes: Peanut butter, plants, grilling
Dislikes: Styrofoam, short socks, too many blankets
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Joey Laborde
Bassist
Joey started playing music at the age of eight after their mother insisted that this would make them more popular at parties. Now Joey is a multi-instrumentalist, and is not popular at parties.
From: New Orleans, Lousiana
Likes: Linguistics, Cats, Thelonious Monk
Dislikes: Vodka, Summer Weather, Mitch McConnell