Bio

Victoria

Vocals, Piano, Percussion

Music has been such an important part of Victoria's life for as long as she can remember. Her multi-octave voice has given her the opportunity to travel the world doing what she loves most, singing. She is well versed in various styles from country, jazz/big band, latin, pop, r&b/soul, rock, opera, plays multi instruments, and loves to dance, especially ballroom and tap. She has many acting credits to her name, having been in numerous television commercials, shows and movies, and when time allows, works as a freelance artist in oils and graphic art.

Peter

Bass Guitar

A retired New York City police officer, Peter found a successful career in music when his full-length concert television special for public television “Cal – Forever and Beyond” went nationwide on the network in 2008. A multi-instrumentalist with an ear for that “X Factor,” Peter has become a recognizable and respected name in the music industry. The last several years have found him turning his attention and talents to developing other artists, producing and managing Jessica Lynn, as well as playing bass guitar in her band.

Steve

Lead Guitar

Steve is a guitarist based out of New York and has spent the last five years touring the world alongside Country Music Artist and Songwriter Jessica Lynn.  With Jessica, he has performed in 14+ countries and has opened for legendary acts in the country and rock space such as ZZ Top, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Richard Marx, and Loretta Lynn.  Steve was also featured as lead guitarist in her two nationwide television concert specials that aired in both America and The United Kingdom, and are now on Amazon Prime.  Presently also working with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Steve was chosen out of hundreds of musicians across the country to be an elite member of American Music Abroad, which has him traveling, both physically and virtually, to countries across the globe as an ambassador for the USA, bringing American music and culture.

 

He specializes in crafting the perfect guitar tone and parts to best suit the songs being played, while knowing exactly which gear to choose out of his arsenal for each recording or performance at hand. While developing this skill set, he has worked closely with Line 6, crafting tones for their flagship products available on the Line 6 Marketplace and has partnered with countless gear companies to demo and promote their new and existing products on his successful YouTube channel which garnered over one million views this year.  His channel is focused around demoing and exploring gear and all things music as well as educating and teaching tips and tricks to beginner and experienced players alike . After pursuing a career in professional baseball, Steve turned to full time guitarist in 2013 and since then, has honed a style that is somewhere in between blues, rock, R & B, and country.

Carl

Drums

Drummer and Percussionist, Carl Vreeland or "Uncle Carl," has toured and worked with some of the biggest names in Pop, Rock n Roll, and R & B history. As a Drummer, Guitarist, Bassist, Music Director, Band leader or Sideman, Carl has worked with acts such as Dion, Little Anthony and The Imperials, Gary U.S. Bonds, Sam Moore (Sam and Dave), Ben E. King, Leslie Gore and Connie Francis among many others. Uncle Carl's perpetual energy and drive keep the Over The Top Machine groovin' all night long.