Don Chapman
35 years of professional musical experience as a solo artist, performing in duos and in bands touring, recording, composing, and performing, Don Chapman is a musical fixture in the mid-Atlantic region and has performed on many national stages, including hundreds of Native American events and festivals. He is well known for his acoustic 6 and 12 string prowess and his exploits also include "sideman" services for other singer/songwriters serving as a lead guitarist and harmony/backing vocalist both live & in the studio. In 2010 Don and Larry Burnett teamed up and recorded “Guitars & Vocals” which features Larry’s songwriting, vocals, and the duo’s harmonies. Currently teamed up with JD Pederson as an acoustic trio and performing at the Birchmere, Tally Ho Theater, Acoustic on the Green concert series.
35 years of professional musical experience as a solo artist, performing in duos and in bands touring, recording, composing, and performing, Don Chapman is a musical fixture in the mid-Atlantic region and has performed on many national stages, including hundreds of Native American events and festivals. He is well known for his acoustic 6 and 12 string prowess and his exploits also include "sideman" services for other singer/songwriters serving as a lead guitarist and harmony/backing vocalist both live & in the studio. In 2010 Don and Larry Burnett teamed up and recorded “Guitars & Vocals” which features Larry’s songwriting, vocals, and the duo’s harmonies. Currently teamed up with JD Pederson as an acoustic trio and performing at the Birchmere, Tally Ho Theater, Acoustic on the Green concert series.
J. D. Pederson
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, JD was influenced by local bands like Tower of Power, The Sons of Champlin and solo artists like Boz Scaggs. What differentiated his musical perspective and style was his growing interest in singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne and Henley & Frey of the Eagles. When J.D. began playing clubs in and around the south bay, it was like watching someone cook gumbo every night. Sets mixed a blend of his originals, Van Morrison, Little Feat, Jimmy Buffett and the likes of the Flying Burrito Brothers. "You never knew what to expect next, and that was part of the fun of it all," explains J.D. Married with four children, currently J.D. resides in the Washington DC area. Pederson laughs, "my troubadour days may, or may not, be behind me, but I can still cook a pretty mean gumbo.”
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, JD was influenced by local bands like Tower of Power, The Sons of Champlin and solo artists like Boz Scaggs. What differentiated his musical perspective and style was his growing interest in singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne and Henley & Frey of the Eagles. When J.D. began playing clubs in and around the south bay, it was like watching someone cook gumbo every night. Sets mixed a blend of his originals, Van Morrison, Little Feat, Jimmy Buffett and the likes of the Flying Burrito Brothers. "You never knew what to expect next, and that was part of the fun of it all," explains J.D. Married with four children, currently J.D. resides in the Washington DC area. Pederson laughs, "my troubadour days may, or may not, be behind me, but I can still cook a pretty mean gumbo.”
Ron Smith
Ron got his first drum at 12 and proceeded to teach himself to play. at 19, he moved to Boston, to attend the Berklee College of Music, attaining their Diploma in Professional Music. After school found him back in the DC area, playing 250 nights a year in several different bands that performed all over the Mid-Atlantic region. In the 1990's, he formed ZIP with local singer songwriter Cal Everett (4 Out of 5 Doctors), and they were featured on the Washington Area Music Assc. CD "Best Of DC Artists". Shortly thereafter, he joined The Larry Burnett Band (singer songwriter from Firefall) for several years. Ronnie also teaches drum and guitar lessons and does studio work. He is also an avid vintage musical instrument collector. Currently, he is playing with Soul Gravity, Jonny and The Stingrays, Deeme Katson, Cal Everett, Greg Reges, and, of course, Larry Burnett
Ron got his first drum at 12 and proceeded to teach himself to play. at 19, he moved to Boston, to attend the Berklee College of Music, attaining their Diploma in Professional Music. After school found him back in the DC area, playing 250 nights a year in several different bands that performed all over the Mid-Atlantic region. In the 1990's, he formed ZIP with local singer songwriter Cal Everett (4 Out of 5 Doctors), and they were featured on the Washington Area Music Assc. CD "Best Of DC Artists". Shortly thereafter, he joined The Larry Burnett Band (singer songwriter from Firefall) for several years. Ronnie also teaches drum and guitar lessons and does studio work. He is also an avid vintage musical instrument collector. Currently, he is playing with Soul Gravity, Jonny and The Stingrays, Deeme Katson, Cal Everett, Greg Reges, and, of course, Larry Burnett