Reed Fromer & Friends

Reed Fromer (lead vocals, keyboards) is one of the strongest male vocalists in Northern California (and for awhile, one of the more familiar ones - he was the singer of the ever-popular "So nice, low-price store" jingle series for Lucky Markets). He is also an award-winning songwriter (with material covered by Gregg Allman, among others). He produces demos for other writers, composes music scores for PBS documentaries, works as an accompanist and director for gospel choirs, and is the bandleader for teen country artist Kristen McNamara. He has been a guest vocalist with the Persuasions and Bobby McFerrin, and a keyboardist for Peter Tork (of The Monkees). His soulful vocal style inspires comparisons with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, James Ingram, and Maxwell.

Artie Wafer (bass, vocals) is one of the most skilled and powerful bassists in the Bay Area - not to mention the most spirited; audience members often comment that they've rarely seen a musician who seems to enjoy himself so much. Artie has recorded with Sylvester and with Robert Winter & Fall, toured extensively with Johnny "Guitar" Watson, and has backed Barry White in concert.

Tony Langford (drums) grew up in Detroit, and honed his skillful and tasteful chops backing some of Motown's biggest stars - Martha Reeves, The Spinners, Eddie Kendricks - while still in his teens. More recently, he has played for such local acts as Rosie Gaines and Curtis Olsen.

Ralph Nelson (lead guitar, vocals), in addition to being an outstanding guitarist, is a talented vocalist and bandleader who rocked Bay Area audiences for years with his own group. Live Wire.

Should your event require a specific additional component, several talented guest artists are available to expand the group. The list begins with percussionist (and frequent fifth member) Danny Galvin and crowd-pleasing "synth-sax" player Aaron Daniels. Also worked in at times are additional vocalists such as soulful & sassy Tammy Tambora, gritty, rock-solid Mz. Dee, and powerhouses Loralee Christensen and Terry Jay; versatile guitarists like Bobby Young (Zakiya Hooker, The Natural Four), Wilton Rabb (Prince, Larry Graham, Hammer), and Gail Mojo (Sly Stone, Larry Graham, Johnny Otis); and saxophonists such as Ken Graven and award-winning Sonny Fairly, any of whom can instantly and seamlessly incorporate their skills to enhance the performance.

Reed Fromer & Friends: (Partial) Song List R&B/Dance Material Superstition (Stevie Wonder) Brick House (Commodores) Old Time Rock & Roll (Bob Seger) What's Goin' On (Marvin Gaye) Mustang Sally (Wilson Picket ! ) I'll Be Around (Spinners) I Feel Good (James Brown) Gimme Some Lovin' (Steve Winwood) Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry) Let's Groove (Earth. Wind & Fire) Respect Yourself (Staple Singers) I Heard it Through the Grapevine (Marvin Gaye) Higher & Higher (Jackie Wilson) Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding) Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival) Stand By Me (Ben E. King) Lean On Me (Bill Withers) I Wish (Stevie Wonder) In the Midnight Hour (Wilson Pickett) Long Train Runnin' (Doobie Brothers) Thank You (Sly & the Family Stone) Get Ready (Temptations) That ' ll Be the Day (Buddy Holly) September (Earth, Wind. & Fire) Jumpin' Jack Flash (Rolling Stones) Twist & Shout (Beatles) Boogie On Reggae Woman (Stevie Wonder) Shakey Ground (Temptations) Shake Your Body (Down to The Ground) (Jacksons) On Broadway (George Benson) Knock on Wood (Eddie Floyd) Let's Stay Together (Al Green) Bad Girls (Donna Summer) Don't Stop ' til You Get Enough (Michael Jackson) Feelin' Alright (Joe Cocker) Hotel California (Eagles) Soul Man (Sam & Dave) Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) Rock With You (Michael Jackson) Got to Be Real (Cheryl Lynn) Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me) (Doobie Brothers) Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (McFadden & Whitehead) Love the One You're With (Stephen Stills) Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder) When I Think of You (Janet Jackson) Stir it Up (Bob Marley) 25 Miles (Edwin Starr) Workin' Day & Night (Michael Jackson) Joy and Pain (Frankie Beverly & Maze) I Really Don't Need No Light (Jeffrey Osbourne) Smooth (Santana) Got to Give it Up (Marvin Gaye) As If You Read My Mind (Stevie Wonder) Waiting in Vain (Bob Marley) Word Up (Cameo) More Love (Smokey Rob i nson) Fly Like an Eagle (Steve Miller) Minute by Minute (Doobie Brothers) Let's Do it Again (Staple Singers) Do You Love What You Feel? (Chaka Khan & Rufus) (Everytime I Turn Around) Back in Love Again (LTD) Oye Como Va (Santana) Footloose (Kenny Loggins) Gimme the Night (George Benson) It's a Love Thing (Whispers) The Way You Do the Things You Do (Temptations) Signed, Sealed. Delivered I'm Yours (Stevie Wonder) Who Is He (Bill Withers) The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff) Kiss (Prince) Let's Work (Prince) Love Havin' You Around (Stevie Wonder) Fire on the Bayou (Neville Brothers) Hold On, I'm Comin' (Sam & Dave) Mister Magic (Grover Washington. Jr.) Love Will Follow (Kenny Loggins) 634-5789 ( Wi lson Pickett) Dirty Lowdown (Boz Scaggs) Sing a Simple Song (Sly & the Family Stone) Runnin ' Away (Frankie Beverly & Maze) Carribean Queen (Billy Ocean) You're Welcome, Stop On By (Bobby Womack/Chaka Khan & Rufus) How Sweet It Is (Marvin Gaye/James Taylor) Tumblin' Dice (Rolling Stones) I Second That Emotion (Smokey Robinson) Jungle Boogie (Kool & the Gang) Go Home (Stevie Wonder) Keep On Lovin' Me (Whispers) I Thank You (Sam & Dave) Your Mama Don't Dance (Loggins & Messina) Givin' it Up For Your Love (Delbert McClinton) Skin Tight (Ohio Players) Use Me (Bill Withers) I Can't Help it (Michael Jackson) I Love You Too Much (Stevie Wonder) Love Don't Love Me (Eric Benet) Pressin' On (Billy Preston) You Can Get it If You Really Want (Jimmy Cliff) This Is How We Do It (Montell Jordan) Live it Up (Isley Brothers) That's the Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson) Rock My World (Michael Jackson) Keep On Truckin' (Curtis Mayfield) Long Time Gone (Crosby, Stills, & Nash) Gotta Have You (Stevie Wonder) Off the Hook (Roger Smith) I Keep Forgettin' (Michael McDonald) Freaky Behavior (Bar-Keys) Sensuous Whisper (Stevie Wonder) Superlove (Exile)