We Are One Country
Ric Hines – Lead Vocalist
A trained vocalist with decades of performances. Ric was trained and mentored early in his career to be a lounge singer in the style of Frank Sinatra. Throughout decades of experience, Ric has been a lead singer for many different styles of music including rock, blues and country. Ric was a signed recording artist with Ultimate Records for 5 years. As a producer, he’s produced shows for many national acts including Stevie Wonder, Charlie Daniels, Martina McBride, Waylon Jennings, The B52s, Laura Nero and Chris Isaak. Ric has several years of artist management experience along with being an owner of the iconic Cactus Club venue in San Jose, California.
Mark Gaetano – Keyboards
Mark has Master’s of Arts degrees in both Music and Theater and has been in the entertainment industry for the past 50+ years. Mark has taught Music and Theater at Evergreen College for a number of years. Mark is also an actor and his most notable experience was in the 1999 season, when he played Senior Chief Petty Officer Saunders on the hit TV series JAG. As previous owner and manager of the Gaslighter Theaters, his experience is filled with entertainment from full up theater productions to big name band shows. Mark’s first love in music is Jazz and plays anything from Ragtime to Rock. His most recent experience was as owner of the restaurant and bar ’88 Keys Café’ where live music was king! Mark promises to bring great entertainment to your venue.
Mark Fenny - Acoustic Guitar - Harp
Stevie Stix - Drums
Started his music interest in the school orchestra, learning snare drum, bells, and timpani. after graduating switched his music style to Rock, R&B, and jazz. performing in local bands at clubs, festivals and events.
Having the audience enjoy live music and getting them dancing is my main motto.