Tuneriders

We are perfectionists in reproducing the vocal harmonies and instrumental background of the songs we cover.

We love to perform and share that enjoyment with our audience.

Our vocals are strong, in tune and brilliant. People are very impressed with our excellent, accurate vocal arrangements. We produce a polished, majestic vocal texture that is instantly appealing.

We do both trio gigs and also play with a drummer. So we can deliver exciting small venue performances or powerful/big sound sound rock textures appropriate for large venues. We are able to play at low, medium and high volumes as a band.

Nasty blues solos, delicate James Taylor finger-style guitar and driving Beatles/Eagles acoustic/electric guitar combos allow us to play a huge variety of styles.

We do everything from aggressive grunge vocals/screams, to beautiful ballad treatments like "Scarborough Fair" and "Because" (Dave Clark 5).

We are positive, people-oriented musicians who care about the individuals and the groups for whom we perform. We seek to "Build the Community" through our excellence in performance and in mixing with the audience in appropriate ways on breaks and after shows. We sincerely care about our clients. We flexible in where we set up, and are service oriented in using our talents to produce a great event.

Simply put, we are an exciting, pro-quality band that loves to perform and cares about people. We have a knack for creating exciting, fun, and uplifting events.

The History of the Tuneriders

1. 3 talented musicians came together to form a great band: The TUNERIDERS.

a. A mutual friend introduced Jack and Rick; the voices jelled, immediately. There was a crystalline resonance that was very exciting. Rick is a baritone; Jack is a tenor.

b. Rick got Duane's email from a class reunion mass email. Rick emailed, "Duane, let's jam sometime." Duane responded, "Ken Cooper and I are playing at the Texas Back 40 in Pleasant Hill." "I'll be there.", responded Rick. When I saw Duane for the first time in 25 years it felt like we were in 7th grade again; we hadn't missed a beat. I felt a deep sense of kinship toward Duane. As we're jamming on the first song Duane leaned over and said, "They have no idea how much fun we're having!" Bingo! Our friendship was reawakened. Soon after Duane joined the band. Jack, Duane and I have had tremendous fun rehearsing and performing during the past two years as the TUNERIDERS.

c. Jack brings 8 years of college level opera training; he is a tremendous lyric tenor voice. He is an accomplished finger-style guitarist who allows the band to perform Simon and Garfunkel and James Taylor style songs. He is a solid rock and blues lead guitarist as well.

d. Rick is a strong lead vocalist. From ballads like Simon and Garfunkel's "America" to R&B and soul like the Rascals "Good Lovin'" Rick does velvet, and grunge quite well. He is also an accomplished rhythm guitarist blowing many intricate, pulsing rhythms through the mix of the band.

e. Duane is a professional bass player, having toured the U.S. playing with the Catfish Hodge Band as a young adult. Duane also is a skillful back-up vocalist with a large vocal range. He completes the 3 part vocal line-up.

2. The Duane/Rick connection in middle school
a. Grew up as friends
b. Played a rock concert for Pleasant Hill Intermediate School, CA, as 8th graders; their band also played 5 songs at a school dance.
c. Duane goes on to study bass guitar during the teen years, becomes a professional
i. Plays in several significant bands in the East Bay
ii. Joins the Catfish Hodge Band
1. Records several albums
2. Tours the U.S.
d. Rick goes on to concentrate on sports in high school/junior college
i. HS and Jr. College baseball – starting shortstop
ii. HS football – starting varsity quarterback
e. Both Duane and Rick quit music for 25 years to be dads and raise their children
f. Reunite through the Pleasant Hill High School 1970 class reunion email information
g. Duane and Rick reunite and join Jack to form the TUNERIDERS