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Singer, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals
This multi-lingual singer was born in Mexico City and has been
performing ever since. Her talents have been showcased throughout
the world in bands, shows, corporate performances, as a bi-lingual
red-carpet host for various events, and with legends such as Andrea
Bocelli and Marvin Hamlisch.
Capable of both lead or background vocal duties in all styles (pop,rock,
R&B, Latin, etc), as well as choreography, Ines has performed on
many recordings, television shows, and with countless live shows,
including Gloria Estafan and Shakira impersonator acts.
Derrick "I love chicken" Cordero
Lead, Background Vocals, Percussion
Born and raised in NYC and later moving to Miami, the latin, street
and pop flavors of both cities provided the perfect blend of musical
influences for Derrick. Now a veteran of the Las Vegas music scene
his credits include: The Mike Di Barri Group (original jazz), Paul
Christopher, Jeff Lorber (jazz), The Shauntee Brothers, Charo,
Sergio Alberti, Darcus, Dick Contino, Earl Turner, The Brothers
O'Neil, Friends, Lucy Lucille, Minute By Minute, Mark Barret, 4Kast,
Steve Beyer Band, Superfreak.
Derrick has also lent his dynamic personality and talents to countless charity, corporate and themed events, as well as the Station Casinos promotional campaign.
In his spare time, Derrick can be found at the movies or talking to his drums.
Steve Grantham
Drums, Lead, Background Vocals
This music and motor-cycle loving Virginia native cut his teeth
drumming for local bands and on the road. His career continued on
the road with the Playboy circuit and casino entertainment before
settling in Las Vegas to play in an authentic country band and later
join Anita Sarawak at Caesars Palace -- a gig which put him back on
the road performing in Southeast Asia , Singapore, Jakarta, Maylasia
and other locales.
Eventually returning to Vegas, Steve kept the beat for a host of acts, such as Susan McDonald and Friends.
Rich "Rock Out" Taylor
Guitar, Lead, Background Vocals
A true Texan, Rich first put roots down in Vegas studying Jazz at
UNLV. His exceptional work as a Jazz artist put him center stage at
Jazz & Blues festivals around the globe, including an award-winning
performance at Telluride.
Joe Williams, Marlena Shaw, Earl Turner, Ernie Watts, and Stanley Jordan are just a few of the top artists Rich has accompanied. He also opened for Robert Cray at the 2004 Blues Festival. Rich has lent his talents to a variety of ensemble projects.
When not playing in the band Rich can be found passing on his musical knowledge to future guitar gods.
Pete "Doc" Sprague
Piano, Lead, Background Vocals, Arranging, Recording, Musical
Direction, Songwriting
Originally from Maryland Pete obtained his B.A . in Music from the
University of Miami, before becoming a strong presence on the Las
Vegas music scene.
He has been an integral part of countless projects both locally and farther afield throughout the years including: Kristine W, New Edition, Steve Beyer productions.
In his spare time, Pete can be found in his lab.
Eddie DiMarison
Bass, Lead, Background Vocals
Eddie's musical education includes study with Walt Namath (Buddy
Rich's guitar player). A talented bass player, drummer and singer,
Eddie has rounded out the sound for the likes of Jeffrey Osborne,
Quincy Jones, Paramount Pictures and Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton,
just to name a few.
This Baltimore, MD native and veteran of the Las Vegas music scene lends a strong presence to the 4kast line-up.
