Album Notes

DAVINA SOWERS - Vocals/Piano

Powerhouse Davina Sowers, hit the Midwest scene in February, 2005 and she hasn't looked back since. It didn't take her long after moving here from Key West, FL to start making a name for herself. As she puts it, "I have a fan base already that doesn't realize they're fans yet!" With great vocals and piano, she commands attention on stage and leaves everyone smiling. She can belt it out with grit of Joplin, or bring down the house with melodic phrasing that reminds one of Bonnie Raitt. Davina has been performing since the age of 5, with support of an extremely musically involved family. Sowers is a classically trained pianist with years of experience in piano performance.

Davina has already shared the stage with Little Feet, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, The Lamont Cranston Band, and The Blues Brothers, among others, at venues such as the new House of Blues in Altantic City, NJ and the Bayfront Blues Festival in Duluth, MN.

MICHAEL CARVALE - Upright/Electric Bass

Standup/electric bassist and vocalist, Michael Carvale, was born in Trenton, NJ. Moving to Minneapolis, MN to attend The McNally School of Music (formerly Music Tech), originally as a guitar player. There he was exposed to music from all over the world, learning the role a bass plays in music. At the age of 23, Michael purchased his first bass, playing with everybody and every band he could.Carvale quickly learned the life of a working musician. Over the course of the 12 years, his bass playing landed him gigs all over the United States and Canada.Michael has played with the who's who in the Twin Cities and has warmed up or performed with many known music legends on a national level. When not on stage, he does as much session work as he can find and teaches private lessons. He has received two life time achievement awards while working with The Lamont Cranston Band over the years.

SCOTTY SCHULTZ - Drums

One of Davina and The Vagabonds alternating drummers. Scotty Schultz is a St.Paul native. He started playing the drums when he was just four years old and has been a professional drummer for the past seven years. Currently 27 with a A.A.S. in Musical Performance on the drums from McNally Smith College of Music (formerly Music Tech) He is endorsed by Ellis Drum Company.Scotty has played in numerous studio sessions and has toured extensively throughout the United States.

BRIAN "ZOOT" SIMONDS - Baritone/Tenor/Curved Soprano/Alto Sax

Brian'Zoot'Simonds is a dynamic player- his melodic phrasing is to die for. Zoot has had 30+ years of experience from worldwide bars to national venues.His musical style is extremely fluent with a sense of harmony that never ceases to pleasantly surprise you..You can see him all over the Twin Cities with many bands, including High and Mighty, due to his absolute love for playing music. Do not let his peace sign fool you folks...This fun loving ,left wing hippie, will kick your ass!

JEFF CARVER - Trumpet/Flugel Horn

Jeff Carver is regarded as one of the Twin Cities most versatile and dynamic trumpet players. Known for his powerful sound and outstanding range, he is a sought after lead player for both live stage shows and studio recording sessions. Living in the Twin Cities since the early ‘80’s, Jeff performs lead trumpet and is a featured soloist with professional dance and club bands in and around the Twin Cities area. In addition, he has energized youth and adult audiences by performing as guest soloist and clinician with high school and college jazz and marching bands throughout the Midwest. Currently, Jeff performs lead trumpet for the Minnesota Music Award Nominee 12-piece, R&B band, High & Mighty. Jeff can also be seen throughout the week with the local blues, jazz and contemporary bands performing.