Ron Knight & the Tide Eyes
Former rhythm section of VMB! now as a 4 piece band, playing Classic Blue-Eyed Soul, jazz-folk-rock crossover and Quiet Storm picks.
Ron Knight - Vocals, Keyboards, 2nd guitar, hand percussion
John Hunt - Vocals, Guitar
Jeff "Sly" Simon - Bass
Roger Friend, Drums, Percussion all kits
The focus is mostly now on the rhythm section featuring some of the local region's best loved players, Ron, John, duo, Jeff as trio, and adding Roger as 4th as space available.
Notes from the prior larger band, minus the horns:
Ron Knight - World Host and voiceover talent from Sirius Radio, Travel Channel, Nickelodeon, ABC Television and countless productions for animation series, Universal Studios and more delivers this tribute to vintage horn bands of the 70's, classic Blue Eyed Soul., featuring a variety of crossover influences on R&B.
Ron's as on-air host of Sirius Radio included guest artists Colin Hay (Men at Work), Sting, Justin Adams (Robert Plant), Gal Costa, Mariza, and more.
The players include credits playing time with Ray Charles, Boz Scaggs, Don Ho, Melissa Manchester, Peter Allen, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Rocky Burnetts, Tony Bennett, Sony & Cher, Jan & Dean, The Little River Band, and The Temptations.
Video demo - Shy of 8 minutes with a video intro button from Dave Koz on the front.
https://vimeo.com/155254520
Thank you ! Our radio plays here feature some covers and a handful of Knight's originals.
Band
Pop, R&B, Latin/World