Band Bios
Kevin Crider
Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Lead and Background Vocals
Led Balloon Band
Peter Pat Trower
Two Worlds - A Two Man Band
"Acoustic"
Kevin Crider is originally from Mountain view CA. and began his music career as a musician by performing on stage at the age of 14. Eventually relocating to Seattle WA, he lived and worked in the music scene for 6 years until moving to Los Angeles, Ca. He made his presence known for his prowess and energy on stage, while playing bass guitar and vocals. While in Los Angeles, Kevin formed and managed several bands who were main supporting acts for super groups such as
Skid Row, Warrant, Great White, Winger, Y&T, Michael Schenker Group, Ronnie Montrose, and more.
Now residing in the Sacramento area, Kevin continues to rock the clubs while establishing a following for his high energy stage presence and musical abilities lending his talents on the Bass guitar, Lead and background vocals, as well as the keyboards, which he is further known for efficiently playing at the same time as the bass guitar!
Kevin has also collaborated in the studio producing and releasing an album with artists Ronnie Montrose, Rick Derringer, Pat Travers, Jeff Watson, Brad Gillis, Micky Thomas, Craig Chaquico, Lydia Pense, Clarence Clemons, Steve Morse and more. Kevin is a natural dynamo on stage and makes a memorable impression at every performance.
Bob Brannan
Lead Vocals/Guitar -Led Balloon Band
Vocals/Acoustic Guitar - Two Worlds - A Two Man Band
"Acoustic"
Bob has been playing guitar for decades. Early influences include Kiss, Van Halen, and Mahogany Rush.
In his early years he has played a few original acts in the 80s-90s including Shock Circus, Sweet America and Telesis traveling to Vegas and Hollywood regularly to perform.
By the early 2000s, Bob moved back to San Jose, Ca., where he was involved with many tribute bands as well as writing and playing his own original music
The tributes bands he has been involved with include tribute to Tesla, STP, Motley Crue, AC/DC, and now Led Zeppelin.
Many excellent musicians he's played with in the past and are notably his favorites are Todd Loomis on drums, and Dave Friday singing the Tesla songs.
Brad Schultz
Lead Guitar, Lead and Background Vocals
Peter Pat Trower
Originally from Eugene Oregon, Brad started playing electric guitar at 14 years of age, studying the playing of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Beatles as well as Boston, Van Halen, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Brad hit the road in the late 70's with a Eugene OR based group, touring the mid west. He later joined a group in Santa Cruz, CA., for touring through the early 80's, opening for national acts like Rick Derringer, Y&T and many others.
Moving back to the San Jose area and eventually settling in Sacramento CA where Brad did studio work for labels in both Sacramento and Los Angeles.
In 2001, 2002 and 2004 Brad won Sacramento Guitar Centers player of the year in their yearly rock guitar competition.
Brads passion in music today lies in playing local and outlying gigs and enjoys giving his all to the bands he's currently involved in.
Juan Ruiz
Drums and Percussion
Led Balloon Band - Peter Pat Trower
Hailing from Cancun Mexico, Juan holds down the beat with his rock sensibilities as well as his Latin history in the musical genres. Juan has a talent for a driving cadence and power for supporting the music and bringing it to the audience with convincing impact.
Juan has played in many groups playing a range of genres from Reggae to Rock n Roll with the ability to adapt all his variety of styles to the performance at hand. From Mexico playing for the thousands of tourists to playing in large events such as Music festivals as well as the intimate setting.
Altogether Juan has the versatility and power in his playing that brings a higher level of energy to any group that he supports with his drums and percussion.
