A
premier cover band with a great mix of classic and contemporary rock as well as
blues and country. Tarp is a 5-person group featuring male and female lead
vocals. The band performs a great live show, rocking stages all across the Miami
Valley with their unbelievably unique set of tunes. The band's individual
abilities, talents and influences enable them to perform a unthinkably diverse
repertoire ....everything from The Beatles to Pink Floyd to Eric
Clapton to Four Non Blondes to Beth Hart to Stevie Ray Vaughan to Toby Keith to
Chuck Berry to Alanis Morissette... something for everyone! Five good
friends who are loving every minute of it.
You will too!!!!
Lori
- Lead and Backing
Vocals / Harmonica / Tambourine / Cowbell (Yes, she IS
multi-talented)
Also know as "Madame Tarp", Lori is arguably the best female vocal artist to be heard in the Dayton Area for many moons. Originally from the Dayton area, she spent a number of years in Chicago honing her skills. She is back with a vengeance, her dynamic style makes her truly unique.
Also, she thinks Toby Keith is HOT!!!
Brian
- Lead and Backing
Vocals / Lead Guitar
Precise dirty leads on guitar and a great voice define Brian. A Dayton area native and a veteran of high energy bands, he brings an infectious, up-beat, humorous and sometimes fearless attitude to the stage. It's all about having fun!
He can usually be seen in the company of the Wookie...
Jim -
Lead/Rhythm Guitar & Backing
Vocals
Born in New York, Jim has been all over the world, now calling the Dayton area home. On February 9, 1964 Jim found himself mesmerized by George Harrison as the Beatles performed on the Ed Sullivan Show... thus began his lifelong obsession with both the guitar and the Beatles. His Classic Rock & Blues based influences enables him to create scorching leads that will leave you saying WOW! Yet he is very happy trading leads with Brian and chunking chords in Madame Tarp's band.
Theo Stix
- Percussion / Chorus
& Volume Cop
Originally from Chicago, as a child he showed an early interest in drums by playing on the bar stools in the family basement. Theo found some success while immersing himself in the all original Chicago music scene before relocating to Dayton. He has been in several Dayton area bands before the formation of Tarp. To say he is a "force" behind the kit is a vast understatement.
Ask about the Lone Ranger, maybe he will make an appearance at the next show..
Fred "The
Captain" - Bass &
Backing Vocals
The other half of the formidable Tarp rhythm section that drives the band. He has lived in the Dayton area all of his life and has played for years in many bands. His influences are James Jamersion, Willie Weeks and Duck Dunn, "listen to those guys, that's all you need to know about playing bass!".
Fred sez.. WHOT! WHOT!