THE BAND
Michael Roberts (Trumpet)
Born Sheffield England, Played trumpet from the age of Seven. The trumpet was a gift from my Grandfather who at the time was a famous drummer in England, who played numerous times at Royal variety shows. At the age of 14, he passed all exams for The Royal Collage of Music and learned to play numerous instruments. Over this period of time, Michael played with a number of top recording stars and traveled the Globe.
Bob Thornburgh (Drums)
Born in Kansas to his father, Dave Peck, who was a professional musician band leader, and music teacher, Bob got his start pulling the bass drum cart for his father's high school marching band at the age of six. By the time he was eight years old he had graduated to marching snare playing in Central Coast parades and band camps. As a teen, Bob started several of his own bands, such as Four Play, Frog, Forest, and Motor Head, covering 70's rock. Returning to the Central Coast in the early 2000's, Bob and his wife, Vicky, formed an acoustic band called The Believers with Bob on the jembe and Vicky on percussion and back up vocals. In 2014 Bob was introduced to Michael Roberts and invited to play drums for The Soulcats.
John Ovrebo (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Cow Bell)
Being the Son of the our church organist and choir director, I was introduced to music at a very young age. I started playing sax in 1973 because I was a really bad flute player! Most of my experience has been in Big Band Jazz. I've always had a passion for Blues and Soul music! Joining Soul Cats has allowed me to explore my Soul Side! But playing Cow Bell has been the ultimate musical experience!
Dave Yarnel (Keyboard, Vocals)
Keyboard player/singer for The Soul Cats.Originally from Chicago(blues capital) Illinois. Number one priority is entertaining audiences. He is quoted as saying, "If at the end of the night I have contributed anything towards putting on a show for the people, then my work is done." Hope to see you at our next engagement.
David Smith (Tenor Sax)
David Smith is originally from Ridgely, Maryland. His father is a Pastor and an Army Veteran. He moved with him every three years during his father's active duty tenure. He began playing the alto saxophone at age 13, in the 7th grade at Ft. Knox, KY. He added the tenor sax and soprano sax to his collection and would also perform the National Anthem for retirements, graduations and other ceremonies.