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Kelly Jones Bass Guitar & Lead Vocals | Kelly Jones,
coming from Anchorage, Alaska, singing lead and harmony and specializing in 4, 5 and 6 string bass guitar, arrived in
Boise in 2003. Coming from a long, long line of accomplished musicians on both sides of his family, He has played
and sung professionally for more than half his life. Kelly has toured with a variety of bands all over the United States,
Canada and Mexico, playing every style of music over the years. He's done many concert openings for legendary
bands like Journey, Steppenwolf, Greg Kihn, White Snake, the Scorpions, Mr. Big, just to name a few.
Kelly also has done many professional recordings, television and radio work over the
years. He loves many diverse styles of music like rock, funk, country,
rhythm and blues, you name it...and loves to get totally in the groove, making the people rock out and dance
it up with driving rhythms and exciting interludes of his unique style of bass playing, influenced by his idols Les
Claypool , Geddy Lee, Flea, Cliff Williams, and so many other bass gurus.
Still somewhat new to Idaho and
the Treasure Valley, he looks forward to adding all he can to the great music of the local popular cover band Riff Raff,
and the all original project: Psallo.
EMAIL KELLY |
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Tom Noack Drums, Percussion, Coconuts & Vocals
Thomas Noack was born in Berlin, Germany. He started his musical endeavor in Hollywood,
California in 1978. Influenced by the active European music scene; he mixed his German and American drumming style to create
the percussive rhythm that is Thomas today. Having done both studio and live shows with the LA based bands "Hidden Crimes,
Dear John, & The Privates" and others. All these talented musicians molded his musical style from Jazz to Rock.
Playing the LA club scene like The Whiskey a GO GO, Madame Wongs, & The Roxy to name a few; made his stage performance
what it is today. Influenced by drummers of different styles like John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Jon Farris of INXS, Keith
Carlock of Steely Dan and Terry Bozzio of Missing Persons.
Moving to Boise in 2006 was a start of something new. Never playing in a cover band before,
this was an adjustment, but playing with Nyne Lyvz made the transition easy. Now being the newest member in RIFF RAFF, he
is looking forward to adding energy and style to the already rockin band.
Thomas likes playing live shows and enjoys the energy that the audience brings.
The future is bright. ROCK ON!!
Fritz Jones
Lead Guitar & Vocals
Fritz began playing guitar at age 13,
growing up listening to Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Kiss, the Beatles ect. By the time he was 19, he was playing Southern
Rock in local bars, helping to put himself through college. Those early experiences gigging influenced him to never pursue
his college major, (Art), but rather focus on music instead. By age 22, after moving to Denver Colorado, he was playing
hard rock, touring the south and western U.S. on the "circuit". Also while in Colorado he gained experience
playing R&B funk, Alternative, and Christian music, and developing an appreciation for the Blues. Moving to Boise in
his early 30's, he continued gigging in country and original rock bands, as well as developing knowledge about recording
in his basement studio, called The Wrong Note. This allowed him to work on his own music, such as what can be heard
on http://www.myspace.com/fritzjones Recently he began looking for a working cover band, and now Fritz is delighted to be a part of Riff
Raff.
Dan "The Bluesman" Tyler Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
Well known around the Treasure Valley, "The Bluesman" is now an
active member of Riff Raff. His broad range of playing skills and high energy stage performance makes him a crowd pleaser
wherever he performs!
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If you want to book a gig, this is the lady to
call (see 'booking info' link). Linda is married to bass player/lead singer Kelly Jones and also serves as the band's
promoter, photographer and web designer. She loves for folks to have a good time! Check out the Photo Gallery
and if you're prone to having lots of fun at Riff Raff gigs, you just might see yourself!
Riff Raff is proud to have local well reknowned photographer John Medley as
part of the team! John knows how to spot a good picture and will usually go to any lengths to capture the moment!
Danny Burkholder
(Gone to L.A. on a Rockstar Sabatical!)
Drums & Vocals
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Danny has been playing drums and music ever since he can remember. He started on
soup cans as a little kid. With the help of his dad, who is also a drummer, and his desire to play Beatles songs,
he stepped up his efforts at age 12. His major influences include The Beatles, Van Halen, and Led Zeppelin. He gave
drum lessons to young musicians throughout high school and also taught himself how to play the bass. Danny has played drums
and bass in many forums. He has played in alternative rock bands, bar bands, jazz bands, state solo contests and all-state
honor bands around the Idaho and Washington areas since the age of 15. No matter the setting or instrument, Danny enjoys
playing music for any live audience, anytime, anywhere.
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Chris Burkholder (Gone to L.A. to accomplish "The Mission"!)
Lead Guitar and Vocals
One of Chris’ earliest memories is watching footage
of The Beatles playing live. Ever since then music has been his passion. Since age 15 Chris has played guitar in gigging bands
all over Northern Idaho and Washington along with giving lessons to young guitar players throughout high school. In addition
to years of electric guitar lessons Chris has studied Classical and Flamenco guitar, and has also sung in high school and
college choirs. His primary influences include Van Halen, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the legends including Eric Clapton
and Carlos Santana. Chris loves playing live on stage, and likes to make sure the audience is having as much fun as he is.
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