Band Members

Favorite Color: Periwinkle Blue
Born: Merced, CA
Favorite Food: Crab
Favorite Singer/Band: The Judds, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Donna Summer, Santana
Greatest musical accomplishment: Can’t decide

Michelle Gonzalez recorded her first song at the age of 5 while sitting around with her sisters in front of a Fisher-Price tape recorder. Her music career has blossomed ever since with performances in plays such as “Guys and Dolls”, “The Sound of Music,” “The Wiz,” In addition, I competed in Miss Merced in 1993. Finally, I’ve been singing in bands such as SVQ, Elixir 9, Lipshok, 80’s Rewind, and Get In The Groove Tribute Band Michelle attributes her love of music to her mother who played piano to her from before birth and who would accompany her at home concerts with music by Roberta Flack, Carol King, and other various musical scores. She claims that music is in her blood and that without it her soul would surely die. It really is that important to her.

When not performing, which isn’t very often since Michelle sings all hours of the day as her coworkers can attest to, she works in the Client Services Department for a real estate investment company. Michelle’s hobbies include wakeboarding, spending time with friends, and learning just about anything she can about traveling. Michelle loves to travel and hopes to add many more adventures to her life travels soon.

Drummer & Manager of Get in The Groove tribute Band I started taking drum lessons at age 7 and started playing in Rock and R&B cover bands at age 16 when I started taking the Steve Sage R&R Band class at DVC. I’m a second-generation musician from a family of talented musicians. My Dad and Mom started playing as a Duo before I was born playing covers and some original songs they co-wrote. As a young adult, I got the opportunity to play Drums for my parents Steve and Mirabai Bangs original Band, Heart Dream. In Highschool through college, I was in the Symphonic and Jazz Band. I started my first band Dr. Love in early 1996 and began playing with a variety of cover bands In the Steve Sage class. I went to SonomaState in 2001 to study music and I received my Bachelor’s degree in Music and Performing Arts at Sonoma State in 2005. In addition, I started taking voice lessons in my early 20’s at Sonoma State and after college. I have experience singing harmonies and lead on Rock hits from 1970-2000’s. In 2005 right after College, I joined the Mary Stark Jazz Quartet for many gigs at local festivals and Pleasant Hill Chamber events, and local restaurants such as Left Bank, Pleasant Hill, Labo’s in Martinez, Joe’s restaurant, in Lafayette. In 2008 I joined Common Bliss a local band that played mostly original rock songs and some covers. We had a few local gigs in the East Bay. In 2010 I joined my parents, Steve and Mirabai band, Heart Dream. We played many original songs and covered a variety of Rock and R&B hits from 1960-2000’s. Heart Dream played at many church events, restaurants, and private parties. In 2019 I started Red Velvet Cover Band. Red Velvet Cover Band covered the Rock and R&B hits from 1970-2000’s. We played a variety of restaurants and special events in the East Bay. My most recent present project is Get in The Groove Tribute Band covering 80’s-2000’s Rock hits. Get in The Groove Tribute Band is on the fast track playing many restaurants, Bars, and special events in The East Bay,CA

Understudy
Guitar, Bass and Vocals

Jacques brings over 40 years playing experience to In the groove. He has played in both original and cover bands since the early 80’s and is fluid in many styles of music ranging from rock, country, blues and jazz. Jacques’ influences are based in 60’s British invasion, 70’s Classic Rock and 80’s New Wave from The Beatles, Stones and Who through Blondie, The Cars, U2 and the Pretenders and throw in some Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for good measure. He also has an extensive performance wardrobe that keeps things fun on stage. Fashion and make-up tips are an added bonus.

An accomplished bass player, ukulele player, teacher, and songwriter, Tim has earned the respect of his peers as well as his students. He has been a professional recording and performing musician all his life. He earned a college degree in music then continued his music education by attending a graduating from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. Tim has been teaching bass and ukulele at Showcase Music Institute. He is the director and instructor of the Band Showcase program, a fun and creative environment in which students learn the art of ensemble playing and performance. He has many years of experience as a recording and performing artist and has performed and recorded many diverse acts, ranging from the Miss California State Pageant, the Coasters to the Mighty Sparrow (the King of Calypso music). He was three times voted “Bass Player of the Year” by the Northern California Country Music Association. He is also an accomplished and published songwriter. He has played and recorded with countless artists and performs regularly with many different bands and artists including, David Martin’s House Party, Lara Price, The Urban Outlaws, David Landon, RB3, Pam Hawkins, Wanted, and many more.

Stuart is a seasoned Lead guitarist with over 40 years experience.  Also, Stuart is the former Lead guitarist for a local Led Zeppelin Tribute Band

Bryan Yoshida Keys & Vocalist for over 40 Years.  Also, Bryan is a well known Songwriter and film score compose