is an experienced six-piece “horn” band playing Memphis Soul and R&B, a shimmering, sultry and funky style produced in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax and Hi Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
Juke Joint plays the music of James Brown, Otis Redding, Wilson Picke
ROGER BERGEN- lead guitar, vocals
Roger has over 30 years of experience playing in blues, rock and jazz bands. However, the Blues has always been his first love. Roger's high energy, soul-moving solos and funky rhythm playing spark audience interest and add melodic foundation to the Jukes music.
KEITH BROWN- lead vocals, trumpet and harmonica
Keith grew up in Pittsburg California, playing with Luther McDaniels, composer of WPLJ. Keith moved on to play trumpet with Lord Luther & the Congregation traveling the Midwest, performed in the 70s with Johnny Nord & The Uptights, and in the 80s with the popular Flat Nasty. Keith’s rich vocals coupled with his horn and harp playing adds a true blues and R&B feel to the Jukes with which the audience immediately connects and grooves.
JOHN BERGEN- bass
John started playing bass at age 15 and has been in that ‘60’s/70’s musical hot bed, the East Bay, playing all styles of Blues, R&B and Classic Rock. John’s musical influences include Jack Bruce, Noel Redding, Lonnie Turner, Tommy Shannon and other great blues and R&B bass players. He favors vintage 1960’s Fender Precision Basses and big bass amps to produce his punchy deep bass sounds laying down a driving and solid bottom!
BARBARA SPEED- saxophone, flute and vocals
Barbara hails from New York City and earned her chops in prominent East Bay Rock and Jazz groups. Barbara's powerful tenor, alto and soprano sax stylings rock our horn section, adding unique dimensions to the Jukes' sound. Her soulful vocals provide strength and texture to every song, leaving audiences wanting more.
CAYCE CARNAHAN- trumpet & flugelhorn
Cayce holds a BA in music from CSU East Bay and is the Assistant Director with the Marin Symphony Youth Program. He is a middle school music teacher in Marin county and has performed with many Bay Area symphonies, Salsa bands, musicals and jazz bands. He also loves R&B and Soul music! Cayce's tasteful horn work contributes to the dynamic and professional sound of the Jukes wonderful horn section!
SVANTE RODEGARD, drums
Svante hails from Sweden but he is a true student of American Soul, R&B, Blues and Jazz music. This knowledge combined with his precise rhythmic sense and funky grooves provide the solid foundation required for the Jukes’ dynamic sound!
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