Travis Rose - Vocals
The leader of Kid Charlemagne, Travis has sung in bands ranging from
death metal to pop and has performed up and down the valley. He is
also a manager at Skip’s Music in Modesto, Ca.
Kelly Ramirez - Vocals/percussion
A talented multi-instrumentalist, Kelly plays guitar, bass, percussion
and drums with other local (and not so local) acts. He also arranges
Kid Charlemagne’s vocal harmonies and horns.
Tracy De La Mora - Vocals
Longtime dancer, classical pianist/vocalist in several performing arts acts/dance
bands in Northern California, she became fed-up with the local music scene
and formed her own new age jazz instrumental trio in 1995 and joined two
opera companies. Fresh off of performing several musicals and operas, she
was thrilled to be tapped to be the first female voice of the group.
Amy Arreygue - Vocals
Amy studied for several years with renowned vocal
coach Polly Vasche. Amy rounds out KC's vocal section.
Dave Hawkes - Drums
Probably the most sought-after drummer
in the area, Dave has worked with such names as Mic Gillette (Tower
of Power) and Cornelius Bumpus
(Steely Dan). Dave performs in a number of other
bands as well as teaching drums at Skip's Music in Modesto and Hendrickson’s
Music in Turlock.
Johnny Valdez - Guitar
A true student of guitar and more
musically knowledgeable than any human has a right to be, Johnny's
jazz chops and complete understanding
of the music of Steely Dan are a cornerstone of Kid
Charlemagne. He currently studies under Jazz icon Mimi Fox and performs
three to four
nights per week.
David Dow - Keys
No stranger to the local music scene,
David keeps busy teaching at Modesto Junior College, running a very
successful recording studio
and teaching keys at Skip's Music in Modesto.
Tim Quinn - Bass
Tim teaches both guitar and bass at Barker's
Music (the arch-enemy of Skip's), runs a small recording studio and
performs with Kid Charlemagne,
Lacquerhead and an acoustic duo yet to be named.
Marty Martinez - Tenor Sax
Martin currently performs in the central valley and also teaches at Gottschalk Music Center (Modesto, California), and Tracy Music Center (Tracy, California). Acollades includeThe Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, The Clovis Jazz Festival's Outstanding Sax Soloist Award, The Quill and Scroll Award (jounalism), and a nomination for The Shield Award (art).
Andrea Hawkes - Alto Sax
Andrea is a professional freelance
musician who performs regularly throughout the valley, including the
Stockton Symphony, Valley Concert
Band, Camraderie, and of course, Kid Charlemagne.
Andrea currently teaches woodwinds at Gottschalk Music Center.
Ernie Bucio - Trumpet
A well-known figure in the local
music scene, Ernie is involved in so many musical endeavors, we can't
even keep track. He is also a successful
instructor and performs with Ernie Bucio's Little
Big Band.
Chris Convery - Trombone
Originally from Fresno, Chris has been a Modesto native for several years now
while playing in bands throughout the central valley. He is well versed in
many styles and has been honored to play with some of the world's greatest
musicians, from Bill Watrous and Maynard Ferguson to Jon Faddis and the Temptations.