HYPERACTIVE BAND can custom tailor the size and number of musicians to suit your needs and budget.
JERRY GARCIA
Band Leader / Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals, Composer , Arranger
Jerry is a creative artist, multi talented performer, touring artist, songwriter, lead vocalist and studio session player.
This dynamic entertainer has always thrilled audiences with his exciting guitar solos.
He has played in many bands in San Francisco Bay Area. He has preformed with top artists such as Jorge Santana, Richard Bean from Malo, Blood Stone, Funkateers, Eddie Money and e-2 recording star Eric Hayslett.
Jerry has performed as a DJ at local clubs, Weddings and Corporate events for over 20 years.
MAUREEN CAROL KING
Singer/Songwriter
Nashville’s recording artist - Maureen Carol King was born in Walnut Creek, California and moved shortly thereafter to a small town in Washington. At age 10, she moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area, which shaped her love for jazz music.
The Bay Area is known for its musical influences and the start of many musical careers. Maureen's love of San Francisco, it's cool music and timeless beauty, inspired the song "It's a Sunny day in San Francisco Bay", which debuted on this album, and Maureen is delighted to report that, “We just finished shooting the Music Video"it’s a Sunny day in SF Bay", by award winning Emerald Gate Film Studio.
Maureen’s captivating and exquisite vocal creations celebrate life, love and laughter with her passionate, jazzy, bluesy style capturing genuine emotion and immense depth. She attributes her style to many influences, such as Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
An up and coming Jazz sensation to look out for in the SF area, Maureen is passionate about her music, incorporating a stirring jab of jazz excitement, with real emotional punch. Her debut CD ”I Can Only Imagine” was a huge success in Europe, and the timeless message woven throughout her music is to enjoy life to the fullest through love and helping others!
ANGIE MASERATI
Singer / Songwriter
I am a girl with a dream. My purpose is to use my voice to share the love of music that lives in my soul. I hope I inspire your dreams. Living with every thing you have, pushing the bar to your own new height, digging deeper into your soul for your greatest purpose, that is living the dream!!
I have never had a single moment of doubt that singing, songwriting and performing are my life’s purpose, my souls most necessary food. Giving myself permission to take it to where I know I could go is another story. 2017 I gave myself permission,
I believed it into reality and I believed it to be blessed and it happened. All doors opened and invited me in, making this dream come true. I’ve always believed my gift is to give away, that with my blessing I will bless.
KRISTINA BENNETT
Lead Vocals, Percussion
Kristina is one of the hottest new singers in the Tri-Valley area. She covers a wide plethora of music, from artist like Aretha Franklin (R&B) to Gretchen Wilson (Country) and styles from the 70's to today’s current hits. This skillful and accomplished artist will make your event a fantastic success.
By the age of 23, Kristina has been sought after by different labels as a co-writer of many songs for aspiring musicians and singers. She sang and recorded background vocals to Robo Grigorov's "Breathe in Reggae" album, and at the same time she was asked by PMP Pro Mix Production to record her own album. In 1996 her first album Soul of Love was born under a stage name Chris Lawal and her songs Lady Dracula, Don’t let me down and Good to be a Queen all became #1 hits.
She also won the 1996 Rock FM Fest competition with Lady Dracula. Rock FM Fest featured 400 artists, and Kris took the No.1 spot. Her winning performance was aired on TV alongside the 12 finalists. In 1997 Kristina decided to try her luck in the United States. She moved from Slovakia to the Bay Area and performed with several bay area bands like, Hyperactive Band, Touch of Class, Jump City, Phanorama, 2 Delicious and Rudy & the Funky Coalition. Kristina brings her strong vocal range and great stage present to every show!
ERIC HAYSLETT
Drums, Bass, Lead Vocals, Producer
Toured West Coast, British Columbia, Vancouver, Calgary-Alberta Canada, and Reno
as a bass and keyboard player for Zakiya Hooker. (Daughter of John Lee Hooker)toured Europe/US as bass player with the James Armstrong Band
(Hight one/1996-99) San Jose, Oakland and Monterey Blues /Jazz Fest with Taylor P. Collins Band. (98-2004)
Music Director for Taylor P Collins (1996-2004)
Music Director for Genesis United Methodist Church (2002-2005)
Artist Instructor “Lyrically Speaking”, a creative writing workshop & “Drum It Up”, a percussion workshop 2005
Current. Member of Hyperactive Band for 6 years.
STEVN DE LOZADA
Six String Bass, vocals, guitarist, Synthesizers, Keyboards & Track Recording Producer
Stevn is a professional studio, stage and touring artist with a long list of credits. He often sought after as a hired gun for touring signed artist because of his talent to learn songs quickly. His musical influences include acid jazz, adult contemporary jazz, hip hop, rap, R&B, old school funk, British 80's pop, current rock and metal.
Stevn has performed with many top artists including Jorge Santana, Richard Bean, Malo, Sylvester and His Hot Band, D- Slam, Azteca, Coke Escovedo. Local groups include Funibone, Getting Even, Icey Hott, Williams Bros., Groove City, Roy Pope, Ismael Versoza, Danny Mann Show Band, Margo Le Duc, Carol Doda and the Stiffs, Burnin' Vernon Show Band and the San Francisco all girl band, except for him, Winter Spirit. His instruments include six-string bass, lead guitar, keyboards as well as being an arranger, recording artist and musical track producer. Hyperactive Band is truly lucky to have such a talented player on the team.
JOEY TORRES
Rhythm Percussion, Congas
I have been Rhythm Percussion playing music and drumming soulful sounds for special musical events from R&B, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock, Funk, Old School and Top Forty. I have the privilege and honor to have been mentored by some of the greats like Mongo Santamaria, Pete Escovito and Taj Mahal.
FIROOZ BEAT
Drums, Percussion, DJ, Live Performance Sound Engineer
Sitting behind his electric V-Drums is Firooz. A solid groove drummer with over 25 years playing experience. His influences include funk, jazz, R&B, rock, reggae and pop. Firooz has played with many bands in the Bay Area. Firooz grew up in Iran and England playing in cover bands, but has made the Bay Area his home.
He performs as a DJ at local clubs and private functions. He has performed as a percussionist with such artists as Clifford Coulter, Tony Lindsey, Margo Le Duc, Johnny Reason, Felix Carter, Tony Johns, Danny Hull, The Groove Kings, The Span Tones, Fazz and Simon Dray, just to name a few. Firooz is also experienced in live performance sound engineering at many local venues and concerts in the Bay Area.
His passion is rhythm, which is evident by his amazing ability to pick up the right groove and drive it home.
You always know where you can find Firooz, right in the pocket
LOWELL WATSON
Keyboards, Trombone, Lead Vocals, Arranger
Whether it's his creative trombone styling or his commanding stage presence, Lowell has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. He has performed with such local groups in San Francisco Bay Area such as the Funkateers, Abel, Groove City.
Lowell arranges the horn section and the sweet vocal harmonies.
Lowell is gifted with perfect pitch and all his talents add strength to the Hyperactive Band.
JEFF JONES
Tenor, Alto, and Soprano sax. Lead Vocals.
Saxophone virtuoso is a fine player with an attractive sound (influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr.) that often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos. Jeff has played with several professional bands touring the bay area. Currently living in the wine
country of Livermore for the last 8 yrs. and playing in restaurants, clubs, weddings, parties and other venues throughout the bay area.
Aijai Anderson
Lead Vocals, Percussion,
AJ has played with several professional bands touring the bay area. Currently resides in Oakland, CA. For the last 2 yrs, AJ has preformed in restaurants, clubs, weddings, parties and other venues throughout the bay area.
Soloano Oubre
Lead Vocalist/ Percussions
Lives in Tracy California.
Danielle has been performing locally in the Bay Area for many years, at Fairs, Concerts; Restaurants & Winery's
Has excellent stage presence and a positive spirit.
MARK WATERFORD
Jazz Guitarist Extraordinaire