Based in Orange County, CA, Chapter One is a high-energy five-piece band bringing decades of experience to the stage. Covering a dynamic mix of ‘70s classic and alternative rock, ‘80s pop, and ‘60s British Invasion, along with some of today’s top hits. Available for your next event!
Jeff was born in Fresno, California, and moved to Southern California in the mid 1960’s. He was exposed to the early San Francisco sound and, of course, The Beatles and The Stones and loved the idea of playing and singing in a band. Jeff has been performing in bands around Orange County since the mid 1990’s as a lead singer and rhythm gui
Jeff was born in Fresno, California, and moved to Southern California in the mid 1960’s. He was exposed to the early San Francisco sound and, of course, The Beatles and The Stones and loved the idea of playing and singing in a band. Jeff has been performing in bands around Orange County since the mid 1990’s as a lead singer and rhythm guitar player. Previous bands include The Mistakes, Wired for Sound and The New Thirty. He looks forward to playing with long time friends in his next chapter of music. Chapter One
Born and raised in Chicago,Todd started playing drums at the age of 3 and has not stopped since. Todd began playing professionally when he was 18 years old. While studying drums and percussion at DePaul University, it didn't take long before Todd was playing 6 nights a week in down town Chicago's finest jazz and blues clubs. By the age of
Born and raised in Chicago,Todd started playing drums at the age of 3 and has not stopped since. Todd began playing professionally when he was 18 years old. While studying drums and percussion at DePaul University, it didn't take long before Todd was playing 6 nights a week in down town Chicago's finest jazz and blues clubs. By the age of 23, Todd had built a reputation for himself as being a very musical and versatile drummer, and he was approached to do his first over seas tour, in Japan with grammy award winning Harmonica player Sugar Blue, formerly of the Rolling Stones. After returning home for only a few months, Todd went back on tour with Sugar Blue for an extensive tour covering Brazil and Europe. While back home from touring, through recommendations, Todd began to play drums for the top jingle houses in Chicago. Todd has played for major brands and national campaigns such as, Bud light, Taco Bell, All-State, Betty Crocker, Chiquita Bananas, Clorox Bleach, McDonalds, and many more. In 2001, Todd relocated to Los Angeles. With in weeks, Todd was playing LA Jazz clubs with the actual players that influenced him growing up. Rock gigs soon followed. Todd was called for another European tour with Grammy Nominated artist Beth Hart. After 3 months on tour with the band he was asked to become a full time member, and spent 2006 to 2013 touring Europe with Beth Hart. Currently, Todd Is playing In the Los Angles area in many different musical settings and writing music for TV.
Bruce is a Southern California native and has been playing music since the age of 13. Starting originally on the drums, he soon moved over to the guitar which quickly became his primary instrument. Bruce is a graduate of the Dick Grove School of Music. His credits include: Boz Scaggs – touring internationally and in the U.S. for the “Midd
Bruce is a Southern California native and has been playing music since the age of 13. Starting originally on the drums, he soon moved over to the guitar which quickly became his primary instrument. Bruce is a graduate of the Dick Grove School of Music. His credits include: Boz Scaggs – touring internationally and in the U.S. for the “Middle Man” album release. Michael McDonald – writing and recording for Michael's 1st solo album. Yamaha Music Corp. – performing at guitar clinics across the U.S. and working with Yamaha to develop their G10 midi guitar controller.
Over the course of his musical career, Bruce has performed at sold-out shows across the U.S. from L.A.’s Universal Amphitheater to Atlantic City’s Caesar’s Palace, Vegas’s MGM Casino to private party dates in Hawaii and has, at one time or another performed in nearly every state in the U.S. He has also appeared on the Tonight Show and other late night talk shows with various artists and entertainers.
Keyboardist Randy Gonzalez, a native of Southern California, began his musical career at the age of 16 when he opted for a Fender Rhodes instead of a used Pinto station wagon. He has since performed with a variety of bands, including those at Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland. He also toured internationally with Maria Conchita Alonso and di
Keyboardist Randy Gonzalez, a native of Southern California, began his musical career at the age of 16 when he opted for a Fender Rhodes instead of a used Pinto station wagon. He has since performed with a variety of bands, including those at Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland. He also toured internationally with Maria Conchita Alonso and did session work in Los Angeles, where his credits include writing music for the cartoon series The Real Ghostbusters. In addition to his US-based tours, Gonzalez has also performed in Japan and South America.
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover – Paul Simon
American Girl – Tom Petty
Ballroom Blitz – Sweet
Bang a Gong (Get It On) - T. Rex
Beast of Burden – Rolling Stones
Black Friday – Steely Dan
Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones
Burning Down the House – Talking Heads
Bus Stop/Things we said Today -The Hollies/Beatles
China Grove – Doobie Brothers
Cold Shot – Stevie Ray Vaughn
Cold Sweat – The Boneshakers
Come Together – Beatles
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Dance Hall Days – Wang Chung
Dancin’ Days – Led Zepplin
Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears for Fears
Fast as You – Dwight Yoakum
Get it On – T-Rex
Gravity – John Mayer
Hurts So Good – John Mellencamp
I Melt With You - Modern English
I Saw Her Standing There – Beatles
I’m A Believer – Monkeys/Smashmouth
Just What I Needed – Cars
It’s All Over Now – Rolling Stones
Josie – Steely Dan
Junior's Farm - Wings
Just What I Needed - The Cars
Kicks - Paul Revere & The Raiders
La Grange – ZZ Top
Lady Madonna – Beatles
Lido Shuffle – Boz Scaggs
Lips Like Sugar - Echo & The Bunnymen
Life During War Time – Talking Heads
Long Cool Woman – The Hollies
Love Lies Bleeding – Elton John
Mary Jane’s Last Dance – Tom Petty
New Frontier - Steely Dan
Peg - Steely Dan
Pretzel Logic - Steely Dan
Rack ‘em Up – Jonny Lang
Rikki Don't Loose That Number – Steely Dan
Rock This Town – Stray Cats
Runnin’ Down A Dream – Tom Petty
Smooth – Carlos Santana
Something in the Water – Little Feat
Stitched Up - Herbie Hancock/John Mayer
Take me to the River – Talking Heads
The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy
The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
The Way – Fastball
Time Won't Let Me - The Outsiders
Waiting on the World – John Meyer
Wichita Lineman – Jimmy Webb
What You Need – INXS
You Wreck Me – Tom Petty
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