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DANA MESSING, keys & vocals, is a founding member and the only 'original'
CruiseTone still with the group. Dana started playing professionally in the '60s
and in the early '70s toured nationally with 'The Beast' who recorded over 20
songs, including several of his own with Norman Petty, Buddy Holly's mentor
and collaborator. In 1986, after much success in the Midwest, he led the band
to the 'promised land', the Bay Area, where the CruiseTones have continued to
prosper. Dana enjoys writing songs, recording & serves as fearless leader for the
band. He has appeared in concert with War, Muddy Waters, Flash Cadillac & the Continentral Kids, the Tubes, Sugarloaf, Bo Diddley, Delbert McClinton,
the Drifters, Stephanie Teel & Maria Muldair to name a few.
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STEPHANIE TEEL, vocals, guitar and flute has been playing and singing professionally
since the 1960s. She has toured nationally with many top names including the Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra and an all female band, Jenny Jones & the Cover Girls. You may have seen Stephanie on one of Jenny's recent bios on 'E!' or Lifetime. Herb Caen, San Francisco Chronicle wrote, "Stephanie Teel is a '12', beauty plus talent. She has many recording credits including her own critically acclaimed CD, "More Than a Dream". She has appeared in concert with Sammy Davis, Jr, Petula Clark, and the Smothers Brothers. |
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STEVE CAMERON's explosive high-energy drumming, soaring vocals and all around
professionalism have made him one of the most sought after musicians in the Bay Area. Steve has been performing for over 28 years. This is his second stint with 'the Tones' since he toured and recorded with the group in the early '90s. Steve was an integral part of the group's best selling CD "Big Fun". He has recorded, appeared in concert with or toured with Joe Satriani, Bonnie Hayes, Genesis, Michael McDonald, Eddie Money, Roxy Music and the Stray Cats. |
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RIC WILSON, guitar & vocals, is one talented guy. In addition to performing
with the CruiseTones, he is a composer, studio musician & personal instructor.
He has been performing since his early teens and received three gold albums
for recording projects with folks like Huey Lewis & the News (he appears on
their latest CD), Narada Michael Walden, Tracy Chapman, Jaco Pastorius, and
Doobie Brother, John Hartman. He has performed with David Crosby, Booker T Jones & Neal Schon (Journey/Santana) among others. |
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Nancy Wenstrom Catania (vocals & guitar) has played professionally for more than 25
years. She has recorded two solo albums and has written songs for Marty Balin and
Zakia Hooker.
Guitar Player Magazine called her "a mature musician who knows her
instrument well" and S.F. Examiner's Phillip Elwood said "Wenstrom looks
great and sings with strength and dedication".
She has toured the country playing and recording with
the Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra and has performed with Grace Slick (American Bandstand, Solid Gold)
Huey Lewis, Bob Weir, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Spinners,
Maria Muldaur, and Chris Isaak. |
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