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The Turning Point band
The Band
left-to-right: Zak - Roz - Brian - Rich - Shay
We are a groove-based dance band, playing original music with rock, blues, funk, and jazz influences.
Formed in winter of 2023.
- Rich Soto - vocals, harmonica, flute, sax
- Brian Volpi - rhythm and lead guitars; Telecaster and various guitars
- Zak Willard - lead and slide guitar; Fender Stratocaster
- Shay Elgendy - bass
- Roz King - drums
Bios
- Zak is versed in grunge, hard rock, and metal, but tones it down for The Turning Point, with soaring leads, slide, and wah.
- Brian has a punk rock and jazz background. Musical director and rhythm guitar.
- Rich - Out of the Santa Barbara Blues Society, Rich has been singing the blues and writing songs all his life. Works as engineering consultant and entrepreneur.
- Roz is a legit jazz drummer, who spices things up for the band. Most likely to be found reading a book in a quiet corner between sets.
- Shay enjoys singing and playing many instruments, and leads open mic/jam nights in Grass Valley and Nevada City.