GUITAR + VOCALS

An incredible singer and songwriter, Joe has released 3 CDs to rave reviews. He is also currently writing and producing music for The Bravo Channel, Discovery, CBS, CNBC. Joe started playing and studying music at an early age. Born and raised near Detroit, Michigan, Joe moved out to California to further his music career.

​There are three sides to Joe's career; the performer side, the singer songwriter side and music production side. Each one compliments the other. Joe has found a home with the Vibes who are all very enthusiastic performing Joe's original music.

Guitar + Vocals

A founding member of Modesto’s own Third Party, Gary is currently working on a musical score for his one man play entitled “The Magic Quadrant for Disaster Recovery as a Service”. Nobody, including Gary, is really sure what the title means, but it does have a nice ring to it!

​When asked about his philosophy of life, Gary offers the following advice, “Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact.”

His other musical endeavors belie the fact that he is also fabulous guitar player. Gary's style compliments Joe's to give the Vibes a unique sound that is theirs alone.

Bass + Vocals

Steve founded San Francisco's legendary 15-piece Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra. The Pitts were nominated for 8 Bammies (Bay Area Music Awards), winning 2 and garnered 7 EMMY nominations (winning 3) for the PBS production of their live New Year’s Eve concert (aired internationally). Ashman was honored in 2018 by the Modesto Area Music Awards (MAMA) with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

​Steve has shared the stage with too many luminaries to count; including a diverse collection of musicians including Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead, Narada Michael Walden (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Chris Isaak, Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane), Buddy Miles, Stan Getz, Huey Lewis, Clarence Clemons and many others.

Drums + Percussion

A five-time MAMA (Modesto Area Music Award) award winning percussionist, David Rogers has spent over 30 years playing drums throughout the United States. He has been with the Vibes since its inception. David has many other interests as well.

After a series of important and transformational life events, he decided to become a trained drum circle facilitator. In an effort to share his passion for music with as many people as possible, David founded Drum Love, the premiere drum circle facilitation organization of the Central Valley - and he is based in Modesto, CA.

His programs bring rhythm and drum related activities to companies, schools, clinics and other organizations to strengthen community and individual wellness and development. He has developed rhythm-based events for a variety of populations, including teams of employees, groups of students, communities, festivals and wellness centers. You can check Drum Love out at www.drum-love.com/.

Keys + Vocals

From a very early age, Justin has been aware of the comfort and joy that music can provide. Always exposed to a wide selection of musical styles growing up.

At 10 years old, his grandfather gave him a few tapes that would inspire him forever. Santana's Greatest Hits (1974) + Steve Miller Band Greatest Hits 1974-1978. At 13, he had figured out that he can play by ear and would play during commercials on his family's upright piano.

Justin then learned some music theory and is currently our resident theory nerd! In addition to his love for music, he is an avid baseball fan + loves a good pitchers duel. his family will go see the Braves every year when they come to Sf, as he is a Braves fan.

Inspired by Billy Preston, Delaney & Bonnie, Paula Cole, Sting & Stevie Wonder to name a few, we are glad that he brings his wide musical palette to the band!