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The key to making music with staying power–music that touches people–is giving an
audience something to make them feel comfortable, something that reminds them
of their roots, while interesting them in something they’ve never seen or heard. That
is just what Electric VooDoo does. This four-piece band gives its fans something
rarely found in the music industry today–Pure Rock n’ Roll. Along with superior
musicianship, the members’ ability to show you a detailed lyrical picture of their
hearts and souls keeps their sound current with a time-line of observations,
experiences and undeniable truths.
audience something to make them feel comfortable, something that reminds them
of their roots, while interesting them in something they’ve never seen or heard. That
is just what Electric VooDoo does. This four-piece band gives its fans something
rarely found in the music industry today–Pure Rock n’ Roll. Along with superior
musicianship, the members’ ability to show you a detailed lyrical picture of their
hearts and souls keeps their sound current with a time-line of observations,
experiences and undeniable truths.
James Roberts (The Sought): :
Reno Roberts (The Seeker):
Jason Rogers (The Thinker):
Reno Roberts(Guitar & Vocals), born in 1987, was a child of
the 90s as is apparent in his music. Combining deep
blues/rock roots with the tumultuous sounds of his
childhood, Reno is able to spin a musical tale that draws in
purists and rebels alike. Reno’s willingness to succumb to
the control music can often have over the human mind and
body allows him to perform gracefully and aggressively.
Similar to his stage presence, his writing style combines
the wisdom of an old soul with the honest naivety and
confusion of a young adult. At age fifteen Reno’s talent had
been nurtured enough that he was ready for a band. His
father, James, asked friend and ex-band-member, Jason
Rogers if he would be interested in playing bass for a band
James and his son were putting together. Now, there was a
third member on board.
the 90s as is apparent in his music. Combining deep
blues/rock roots with the tumultuous sounds of his
childhood, Reno is able to spin a musical tale that draws in
purists and rebels alike. Reno’s willingness to succumb to
the control music can often have over the human mind and
body allows him to perform gracefully and aggressively.
Similar to his stage presence, his writing style combines
the wisdom of an old soul with the honest naivety and
confusion of a young adult. At age fifteen Reno’s talent had
been nurtured enough that he was ready for a band. His
father, James, asked friend and ex-band-member, Jason
Rogers if he would be interested in playing bass for a band
James and his son were putting together. Now, there was a
third member on board.
guitar/vocals
guitar/vocals
bass/vocals
Forty-year-old James Roberts(Guitar & Vocals) grew up in a
somewhat "gypsy" lifestyle, touring US arts-and-crafts
shows with his parents before settling in DeKalb County,
Alabama in his teens. His family’s strong musical and
spiritual background provided powerful roots in Gospel and
Blues. With early adulthood grew his love for Rock n’ Roll
and its connections with his parents’ music. Already an avid
bassist and dobro player, James picked up a guitar at
sixteen and never looked back. Joining Russel Gulley in
Deja Blues in the early 90s, he had the opportunity to open
for such acts as Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Microwave
Dave & the Nukes, and Brother Cane. When James’ son,
Reno, showed an interest in playing guitar at age eleven,
James, by this time a master at his craft, began to hand
down his love for music and especially the guitar.
somewhat "gypsy" lifestyle, touring US arts-and-crafts
shows with his parents before settling in DeKalb County,
Alabama in his teens. His family’s strong musical and
spiritual background provided powerful roots in Gospel and
Blues. With early adulthood grew his love for Rock n’ Roll
and its connections with his parents’ music. Already an avid
bassist and dobro player, James picked up a guitar at
sixteen and never looked back. Joining Russel Gulley in
Deja Blues in the early 90s, he had the opportunity to open
for such acts as Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Microwave
Dave & the Nukes, and Brother Cane. When James’ son,
Reno, showed an interest in playing guitar at age eleven,
James, by this time a master at his craft, began to hand
down his love for music and especially the guitar.
Jason Rogers(Bass & Vocals) was born in Louisiana, but
moved as an infant with his mother to DeKalb County. Also
raised in an intensely spiritual environment, Jason found
youthful rebellion as well has perhaps even deeper
spirituality in the music of Early American Folk artists and
the late 60s. Jason was already a promising young guitarist
and bartender when approached by James Roberts to play
bass for a small-time band of weekend warriors called
Hyer. Jason accepted and turned all of his attention toward
the bass. Shortly after his stint with Hyer, Jason was again
approached with the proposition of a Blues/Rock band
consisting then of only James and his son. Yearning only to
play more music, Jason joined the father-son pair and they
began brainstorming in attempt to find a drummer.
moved as an infant with his mother to DeKalb County. Also
raised in an intensely spiritual environment, Jason found
youthful rebellion as well has perhaps even deeper
spirituality in the music of Early American Folk artists and
the late 60s. Jason was already a promising young guitarist
and bartender when approached by James Roberts to play
bass for a small-time band of weekend warriors called
Hyer. Jason accepted and turned all of his attention toward
the bass. Shortly after his stint with Hyer, Jason was again
approached with the proposition of a Blues/Rock band
consisting then of only James and his son. Yearning only to
play more music, Jason joined the father-son pair and they
began brainstorming in attempt to find a drummer.
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Dillon Taylor (The Thought):
Dillon Taylor(Drums) grew up in Eastern DeKalb County on
Sand Mountain. He started playing drums at age six with the
Taylor Family, a gospel group made up of his family
members. As time passed, Dillon’s skill and musical taste
progressed from country to southern rock on to the Grunge
sound of the early-mid 90s. When he returned from a short
stint in the Marine Corps, he had heard of a young guitarist
named Jason Rogers, but had yet to meet him. The two met
through the small circle of musicians in the area and quickly
became friends and jamming buddies. So when Jason
joined up with a band in need of a drummer, Dillon was the
first to be contacted. Dillon showed up at the audition with a
set of electronic Roland V-Drums and did little to impress
the founding members. Months later when another
drummer that Electric VooDoo had taken on board quit the
band in mid-show, Dillon, who was in the audience was
asked to fill in. For the last two sets of the show, Dillon
proceeded to shatter every previous notion the band had of
his ability. Dillon stayed with Electric VooDoo until becoming
ill and later moving to Georgia to study at the Atlanta Institute
of Music under such instructors as Tom Knight(TLC) and
Craig Harver(The Drifters/Bo' Diddly). When he returned he
was just in time to rejoin Electric VooDoo as a permanent
member.
Sand Mountain. He started playing drums at age six with the
Taylor Family, a gospel group made up of his family
members. As time passed, Dillon’s skill and musical taste
progressed from country to southern rock on to the Grunge
sound of the early-mid 90s. When he returned from a short
stint in the Marine Corps, he had heard of a young guitarist
named Jason Rogers, but had yet to meet him. The two met
through the small circle of musicians in the area and quickly
became friends and jamming buddies. So when Jason
joined up with a band in need of a drummer, Dillon was the
first to be contacted. Dillon showed up at the audition with a
set of electronic Roland V-Drums and did little to impress
the founding members. Months later when another
drummer that Electric VooDoo had taken on board quit the
band in mid-show, Dillon, who was in the audience was
asked to fill in. For the last two sets of the show, Dillon
proceeded to shatter every previous notion the band had of
his ability. Dillon stayed with Electric VooDoo until becoming
ill and later moving to Georgia to study at the Atlanta Institute
of Music under such instructors as Tom Knight(TLC) and
Craig Harver(The Drifters/Bo' Diddly). When he returned he
was just in time to rejoin Electric VooDoo as a permanent
member.
drums
As with any band with roots in blues and early rock, the influence of the Rolling
Stones, Led Zeppelin, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, etc is apparent, but with
open minds and ears, love for all music and hearts that speak louder than any
stereo system, Electric VooDoo has no trouble being original and being
themselves.
Stones, Led Zeppelin, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, etc is apparent, but with
open minds and ears, love for all music and hearts that speak louder than any
stereo system, Electric VooDoo has no trouble being original and being
themselves.
April 26th - 8:00p.m.
Jesters
Jesters
Guntersville, AL
April 19th - 6:00p.m.
Dreamfield
Dreamfield
Lebanon, AL