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This page contains contact information for all the members of A Little on
the Side. From here
you can send e-mail to band members, or visit their personal home pages.
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Vocals/Saxophone |
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Carol is a co-founder of A Little on the Side, along with partner
Mel Bruner.
Carol received classical piano training
from age 5 thru college, but prefers to play woodwinds. Her primary
influences came from Tom Scott, Grover Washington Jr., Michael Brecker,
Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago and Average White Band. Favorite venues
have included the Redlands Bowl, Queen Mary, Laughlin's Riverside Resort,
and the Puente Hills and Lakewood Hops. Memorable gigs include opening
for Tommy Tutone in 1981, and more recently for El Chicano, Malo and Tierra.
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Vocals/Keys |
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Mel is co-founder and manager of A Little on the Side.
Mel adds the sounds of Earth Wind & Fire
and Marvin Gaye with his outstanding lead vocals. Originally from
Oklahoma, Mel has lived in Southern California since 1974. He has been
a singer since the age of 17, learning to play piano at 20 and studying at
the Dick Groves School of Music. His favorite venue was performing at
the Horseshoe Casino in Memphis, Tennessee. Mel is especially proud of
performing with Al Wilson on a regular basis. Mel credits Joe Sample,
the Temptations and Earth Wind & Fire with providing his early musical
inspiration.
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Vocals/Guitar
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Tony Morales worked with Mel and Carol for several years in Runnin' On
Funk, and now he's back with A Little on the Side.
Tony brings a broad experience to the band, and he is
equally comfortable covering jazz, old school, R&B, Latin and more.
Tony has performed around Southern California for many years with a variety
of bands, and we are glad to have him working with us.
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Vocals/Drums
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Michael Garcia is currently drumming for A Little On The Side. Mel
and Carol worked with Mike for several years in Runnin' On Funk, and Michael
was with A Little On The Side for some great shows in the early years.
We are happy to be working with Mike again.
Michael has lived in Colton, CA all his life and has been
playing drums as long as he can remember. He brings a special charisma
to the stage with his energetic drumming style and his dynamic vocals.
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Bass
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Craig holds up the bottom end and continually looks for ways to make it
all better.
Craig has worked with A Little On The Side for a few years
now, and brings an awesome funky energy to the stage every time.
Craig brings additional class to ALOTS!
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Richard Delarosa
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Percussion |
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Ricky adds color with his assortment of rhythm accessories.
Richard is a lifelong Colton resident and longtime local
musician and friend. Not all our venues have room for a full
percussion set, but when we have a little more space, like at Lake Alice,
Ricky's exciting rhythms add a lot to the mix. Ricky also has a
special talent for working with the rhythm section to enhance the music, not
compete with other instruments.
He brings the happy beats!!!
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