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The lineup for Pressure
Point is filled with
some of Portland`s finest
musicians and singers.
Here is a little background
on each band member.
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KEYBOARDS:
Matthew Lotz |
Matt's
great
keyboard
playing
along
with
his
overall
musicality,
provides
the
crowning
touch
that
helps
make
Pressure
Point
the
most
sought
after
"variety"
band
in
the
Portland
area.
Matthew
performed
with
another
well
known
Portland
"variety"
band,
Night
Flight
for
nearly
ten
years
as
well
as
being
in
demand
for
solo
piano
and
Jazz
work.
Matthew
is
also
the
musical
director
for
his
church.
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TRUMPET
/ PERCUSSION /
VOCALS: Aidan
Donohue |
All his life Aidan has been playing music in one form or another. After spending his childhood oversees in Asia he moved back to the Pacific Northwest and attended The University Of Idaho where he went to the Lionel Hampton School of Music . There he was involved in a myriad of musical endeavors providing a unique opportunity to gain experience with many different instruments and musical genres. After graduating Aidan went from touring with an original rock bands to playing on cruise ships before eventually settling in the Portland Area where has continued to enjoy getting to play and perform with a variety of different groups. Whether he's singing, playing trumpet or rocking some cowbell Aidan always looks forward to getting to perform.
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DRUMS / VOCALS: Andy Worley |
An Oregon native Andrew began exploring music from an early age of six. He went on to study composition and jazz performance at Portland State University. Andrew spent many years playing various styles of music in clubs, festivals around the country with some of Portland’s finest musicians. He is now pursuing his music production and engineering.
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GUITAR / LEAD
VOCALS: Chuck Everett |
It
might
be
easier
to
describe
what
Chuck
hasn't
done
than
to
list
his
credentials.
Chuck
has
played
with
several
of
the
area's
favorite
bands
such
as
Design,
Freeway
and
Two
Much.
Chuck
is
a
first
call
guitarist
for
session
work
and
when
other
bands
need
a
sub.
Chuck
is
one
of
the
most
versatile
players
anywhere,
His
style
ranges
from
subtle
acoustic,
classical
to
nail
you
to
the
wall
rock
n'
roll.
Chuck
spent
two
years
performing
in
Hawaii
and
has
toured
the
mainland
with
various
club
bands.
He
is
a
powerful
singer
with
a
wide
range
of
expression.
The
consummate
professional.
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BASS / LEAD
VOCALS / PERCUSSION:
Michael Winkle |
Michael,
the
founder
of
Pressure
Point
is
a
solid
bass
player
and
exceptional
singer.
A
strong
front
person
with
an
engaging
personality,
Michael
is
a
master
at
setting
the
pace
for
Pressure
Point
to
create
the
desired
party
atmosphere.
He
has
done
commercial
work
and
has
worked
extensively
as
a
DJ
and
emcee.
A
very
versatile
performer!
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LEAD VOCALS / PERCUSSION: Marilyn
Keller |
Pressure
Point
is
so
happy
to
welcome
vocalist
extrordinaire
to
our
band!
Marilyn
T.
Keller,
2016
Jazz
Society
of
Oregon
Hall
of
Fame
Inductee,
brings
a
special
magic
to
the
stage
with
her
charming
presence
and
flawless
vocal
stylings.
Her
musical
roots
are
diverse.
She
joined
Black
Swan
Classic
Jazz
Band
in
1997,
quickly
establishing
a
loyal
following
in
the
Dixieland
and
Ragtime
scene.
She
has
also
remained
active
in
a
wide
variety
of
other
performance
ensembles
and
styles:
The
Don
Latarski
Group,
Darrell
Grant,
Thara
Memory,
Tall
Jazz,
Tom
Grant,
Michael
Allen
Harrison,
Disciples
in
Song,
and
the
Augustana
Jazz
Quartet
to
name
a
few.
Marilyn
is
very
versatile
and
brings
her
warmth,
presence
and
sincerity
to
any
gender
she
is
called
to
perform.
Marilyn's
formative
jazz
training
was
as
a
member
of
the
Mt.
Hood
Community
College
Vocal
Jazz
Ensemble
and
as
the
vocalist
fronting
the
award-winning
MHCC
Jazz
Lab
Band.
She
is
featured
at
the
Jazz
Worship
Service
at
Augustana
Lutheran
Church
every
Sunday
and
can
be
seen
frequently
at
restaurants,
clubs,
festivals
and
holiday
events
throughout
the
Pacific
Northwest.
Marilyn's
versatility
extends
to
the
recording
studio
and
she
has
contributed
her
talents
to
various
original
CDs,
albums,
demos
and
commercials. |
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LEAD VOCALS / SAXOPHONES / PERCUSSION:
Lynn Ann |
Lynn
is
a
multi
talented
performer
as
a
vocalist,
horn
player
and
dancer.
Presently
gives
private
dance
instruction
at
her
studio
in
SE
Portland
and
with
her
husband
hosts
a
popular
Tuesday
Night
Salsa
class
at
Vie
de
Boheme
in
SE
Portland.
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*The band is also
available as a Quintet.
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