in Town,” “Hotel California” (both ….
in Town,” “Hotel California” (both in 1977) and “Heartache Tonight” (1979).
The band includes Gary Grantham on guitars, keys and vocals. Raised by musicians, show people and arts professionals, Grantham was brought up on jazz, the philharmonic, opera, musical theater, choral music, movies, lots of TV and pretty much everything that wasn’t rock & roll. “I had to discover rock on my own. Now, it’s an everyday part of my professional life,” he said.
Award-winning guitarist, Chris Sobkowich, hails from Winnipeg, Canada. The product of a musical family, he began his formal study at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, where he excelled at classical guitar. Sobkowich moved to Los Angeles to study guitar at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood and has traveled extensively with such acts as Flock of Seagulls, The Romantics, Tommy Tutone, Dramarama and Gene Loves Jezebel.
Berto Z cut his drumming teeth during the 1980s LA rock scene, playing in original bands in Sunset Boulevard clubs alongside acts like Ratt, Poison and Guns N Roses. But when it came time to dedicate his time to a tribute band, he chose a more classic avenue with the Eagles.
Larry Hampton is a songwriter/guitarist with 40 years of experience in the Southern California music scene. He was a session player, recording artist and producer with Vineyard Music for many years and has also written and recorded with other independent labels.
Jim Wooten is featured on bass, guitar and vocals. His musical pedigree includes his dad, bassist Red Wooten, who played with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Glen Campbell and Frank Sinatra. Wooten’s uncle and aunt were the world-renowned Les Paul and Mary Ford.
James Brown on keys, percussion, drums and vocals has a naturally flinty, sandpaper voice and is tasked with delivering the all-important Don Henley songs. A native of New Hampshire, Brown followed his passion to the West Coast to attend the Musicians Institute, studying drums and percussion. A member of TLR since late 2017, James brings his humor, warm smile, smoky vocals and sharp instrumental skills to the delight of TLR audiences.
