Jackie Jae Cowsill

Before moving to Oregon, Jackie performed with numerous popular cover bands in Arizona and California, opening for legendary acts like Jan & Dean and Jack Johnson as well as headlining events nationally and internationally.  Her powerful lead vocals and smoothly blended harmonies, combined with her winning smile and dynamic stage presence, make her a standout talent in any group. From the lights of Las Vegas to the ski slopes of Vail, Hawaii to Hong Kong, Jackie has sung for well-known clients like Hewlett Packard, Johnson & Johnson, and The United States Marine Corp, just to name a few. Her versatile, soulful vocals rival the ground-breaking artists she covers: Annie Lennox, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Patsy Cline, Tanya Tucker, Stevie Wonder, U2 and countless others.

Jason Cowsill

Jason, son of Bob Cowsill of “The Cowsills”, began creating his own musical identity when he first picked up the guitar in his teens. With his impressive vocal range and skillful musicianship added to his winsome good looks and unpretentious demeanor, Jason has charmed audiences onstage and off his entire life. For nearly 20 years he performed solo, impressing audiences nationwide. His original album, “Shape of the Journey”, was met with rave reviews, described as “music with an identity, created by an artist who is clearly comfortable in his own skin”. Jason has collaborated with a number of talented groups through the years, but always continued performing solo as well, until 2007 when he met Jackie and their musical and personal partnership began.

Whitney Moulton

After playing on cruise ships for one and a half years, Whitney set up a teaching studio in Eugene, OR, taught music in the local schools and performed at every opportunity. After earning her Master’s degree, she moved to New York City where she played with jazz organ legend Sarah McLawler, Carol Sudhalter, Emme Kemp, many Count Basie Orchestra Alums, Dick Katz, Bronx Symphony Orchestra, Regina Opera Company, Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, and The Jazzmobile. She has also played in some of the best concert halls in New York City including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, Birdland and world famous Minton’s Playhouse. In any given week, Whitney can be heard playing in orchestras, behind singers, in rock bands, jazz groups and even a gut bucket bass.

Tom Wheeler

After freelancing for Rolling Stone, Tom joined the staff of Guitar Player and became its Editor in Chief four years later. He was also the founding Editorial Director of Bass Player. His books include The Guitar Book (foreword by B.B. King), American Guitars: An Illustrated History (foreword by Les Paul), called by one retail catalog “the best book ever written about guitars”, The Stratocaster Chronicles (foreword by Eric Clapton), and The Soul of Tone (foreword by Keith Richards). Tom has interviewed Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Leo Fender, Keith Richards, and many others. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, U.S. News & World Report, MTV, NPR, the BBC, and CNN. Tom is currently a member of the faculty at the University of Oregon and gigs regularly with soul singer Deb Cleveland.

Don Elkington

As the son of a music professor, Don learned early how to bring a lot more to his music than just a steady beat. His excellent musicianship and versatility combined with his easy-going personality make him one of the most sought-after percussionists in Oregon. He plays regularly with the soul band TASTE and has worked with a variety of prestigious musicians, from the Germantown TN Symphony Orchestra to members of the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. He also plays with the Jim Olsen jazz quintet, Whitney Moulton jazz quartet, the Aaron Anderson trio and subs often with the Swing Shift big band, just to name a few. He’s called upon to play in a variety of styles and groups including folk, rock, Broadway-style musicals, orchestras and symphonic bands, because everyone knows Don doesn’t just “play it right the first time”, he has a way of making all the talented musicians around him even better.