Musicians
Ben McGehee
Michael Bacarella
Michael Bacarella
Ben McGehee is a professional pianist and vocalist who has been performing for over 20 years. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, Ben attended Tulane University majoring in piano performance and composition while performing all around New Orleans' rich and diverse music scene. Notably, he performed for 8 years at world famous Pat O'Briens piano
Ben McGehee is a professional pianist and vocalist who has been performing for over 20 years. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, Ben attended Tulane University majoring in piano performance and composition while performing all around New Orleans' rich and diverse music scene. Notably, he performed for 8 years at world famous Pat O'Briens piano bar on Bourbon Street, where he learned over 2000 songs performing an all-request show. After moving from New Orleans to Los Angeles, Ben was brought on to perform on a national tour supporting Billboard top 100 artist Neon Hitch. These days, Ben can be found performing around Atlanta, showcasing his fun and impressive vocals and piano skills. He enjoys playing all types of music: from Frank Sinatra to Frank Ocean and everything in between.
Michael Bacarella
Michael Bacarella
Michael Bacarella
Mike obtained a Master’s Degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Southern California(USC), where he studied under Bruce Forman, Bob Mintzer, and others.
He has performed all over the United States, as well as across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. When not performing or recording, Mike teaches privately online, as well as in person locally.
Antwyne Murphy
Michael Bacarella
Antwyne Murphy
Antwyne is a Griffin, GA native who began playing drums at the age of 2 years old. His biggest influences are R&B, Neo Jazz, and Rock, and he has been playing professionally around the United States for over 8 years.
Noah Sills
Nick Bryant
Antwyne Murphy
Noah, a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Atlanta, GA, began his musical journey on the saxophone, inspired by greats like Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter, Tom Scott, and John Coltrane. His influences span from Aerosmith to Wayne Shorter, Al Green, and Aaron Copeland. Over time, he expanded his musical palette by picking up the pian
Noah, a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Atlanta, GA, began his musical journey on the saxophone, inspired by greats like Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter, Tom Scott, and John Coltrane. His influences span from Aerosmith to Wayne Shorter, Al Green, and Aaron Copeland. Over time, he expanded his musical palette by picking up the piano in high school for songwriting and learning charts, and later added flute and clarinet during his college years at Georgia State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's in Management in Fall 2020. Noah has toured with Billboard Blues Artist Eddie 9V for two years on saxophone and flute and is now a full-time producer and session musician in Atlanta, collaborating with artists like Kennedy Ryon, Chase Shakur, Ghostface, Elijah Fox, and Jai'Len Josey. He also leads the jazz fusion band Arkose, which has been hosting a weekly jam at Smith's Olde Bar for over 20 weeks.
Nick Bryant
Nick Bryant
Nick Bryant
Nick Bryant is a talented singer-songwriter and guitarist from Atlanta, GA. He’s been playing full-time in Atlanta and along the southeast coast for 10 years. He is the owner and director of Velvet City Sound, a successful entertainment company specializing in performing for large weddings and corporate events around the Atlanta area and beyond.