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Kevin A. Downs Entertainment Coordinator / Band Leader
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Redline Musicians
The core group of musicians of Redline have been entertaining the most discriminating audiences together for nearly two decades. Their experience and depth of professionalism is vast in creating a positive atmosphere for any event or venue. KYLE PRIMOUS-Vocalist In addition to singing with REDLINE, Kyle is an extremely busy performer in other areas. He is a member of the Actors Equity Association and has appeared in many productions with Cleveland Opera, Karamu House, Dobama Theatre, Ohio Dance Theatre and The Cleveland Playhouse. Kyle has TV and film credits including the opening sequence of "The Drew Carey Show", "Music Rights", Ohio Independent Film Festival, commercials for FOX TV network, and "The Morning Exchange". In 1996 Kyle sang "The Star Spangled Banner" to an audience of 43,000 at Jacobs Field to open a Cleveland Indians game.Kyle’s experience in dance is extensive. His choreography credits include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Grand Opening Ceremony, Famous Orpheus ( Karamu House ), Treemonisha ( East Cleveland Theatre ), The Odyssey ( Lorain County Community College ), Steelbound ( Ensemble Theatre ), Full Moon ( Dobama ) Center Fest ( Playhouse Square Center ), The Wiz ( East Cleveland Theatre ). Kyle has taught dance at The Cleveland School for the arts, Ohio Dance Theatre, Canton Ballet, The University of Akron, Cleveland School of Dance and is currently on faculty at Lorain County Community College. RICHARD GOUDEA-Vocalist Richard Goudeau’s musical journey has spanned professionally over 25 years. Originally from Kansas City, MO; Richard has developed a love for R&B, Funk, Gospel, and Jazz. Richard has played with various bands out of Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. These bands include Flirt, Lexxus, The Old-School Band, Fresh Band and most recently Ovation. Richard has appeared as a solo artist at various weddings as well as other social functions around the Mahoning Valley. DENNIS SICHNER-Saxophone-Vocalist Dennis holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and a Masters from Case Western Reserve University. Active as a freelance musician, he has performed as a supporting musician for such acts as The Temptations, Regis Philbin, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and others. He has also been a member of The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and received outstanding soloist awards at the Tri-C Jazz Festivals.Dennis has worked in radio in on-air programming and technical support for WRUW-FM and WMIH-AM in the Cleveland area. Prior to creating his career in music performance and production, Dennis taught music at various institutions including Cuyahoga Community College, Willoughby School of Fine Arts, Brecksville High School, St. Paschal-Babylon School and St. Margaret Mary School. He has appeared as guest clinician for Bowling Green State University and Findlay Schools and continues to serve on a number of high school marching band camp staffs in Ohio. Ian Sapanek-Trumpet-Vocals
Ian currently attends the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University
pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. During his tenure at
Youngstown State, Ian has performed with numerous ensembles. He has performed
publically with the YSU Marching Pride and Jazz Ensemble I, lending his
talents as a featured soloist in both. Ian has also performed
with the coveted YSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the baton of Dr. Stephen
Gage. Ian also performs with the Dana Theatre Department, having played in the
Orchestra Pit of shows such as "Anything Goes", "Seussical: The Musical", and
"Pirates of Penzance".
As a student at YSU, Ian has been both instructed by and performed with many
notable artists and composers, including Jim McNeely, Nachito Huerra, Jamey
Abersold, Harold Danko, Branford Marsalis, Joey DeFrancesco, Eric Merienthal,
John Clayton, Harry Waters, Sean Jones, and Doc Severenson among others.
I LOU MEINHART-Keyboard-VocalsLou has brought a great amount of energy and soul to the band and has fit in perfectly. Lou has performed with many bands including the TGT Band and Groovin. Lou has also done a great amount of freelance and solo piano performing. MIKE SMITH-Guitar-Vocalist Mike has earned a bachelor degree in music performance from Youngstown State University. As a member of the YSU Jazz ensembles he has performed with guest artists including Chuck Mangione, James Moody, Marvin Stamm, Eddie Daniels and others. Mike is an accomplished classical guitarist and teaches guitar privately. JERRY CENTIFANTI-Bass-Vocals
Jerry Centifanti had been playing guitar and bass for over four decades. Over
the years he has taught hundreds of people how to play the guitar and bass, as
well as playing in some of Northeast Ohio's most successful groups, opening
for such national acts as "The Music Explosion" (Little Bit O' Soul), "The
McCoys" (Hang On Sloopy), "The Ohio Express" (Yummy Yummy), and countless
others, all by the ripe old age of twelve. He enjoys the challenge of playing
bass with Redline because of their professionalism, their organization and
leadership, and their diverse song repertoire, that still allows him to grow
as a musician, even after forty years in the business.
KEVIN DOWNS-Drums-Leader After earning a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from Youngstown State University were he performed in the renowned YSU jazz ensemble Kevin toured nationally with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Upon the completion of his tour Kevin began performing as a freelance percussionist with many local bands. He has performed with such name acts as Snooky Young, Frank Foster, Clark Terry, John Faddis, Rich Matteson, Jiggs Wigham, Gary Burton, Rich Little, Sandler and Young, The Four Lads, Blackstone and others. Kevin is also experienced in audio, video and television recording including a commercial for the Mc Donald’s Corporation. Kevin has also spent many years in the percussion instrument industry manufacturing and marketing percussion instruments world wide. He now operates KAD percussion which supplies many of the area schools and musicians with percussion products. Kevin is also an extremely active educator. He is sponsored By Vic Firth Drumsticks, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads and HQ percussion for his skills in education and performance. He is also a member of the Percussive Art Society. Kevin has taught at Cardinal Mooney, Struthers, Newton Falls, Carollton, Madison, Brookfield and East Palestine schools and is currently on staff instructing grades 5-12 in the arts of percussion in the Poland and Canfield schools. He performs a number of percussion clinics in The Cleveland-Youngstown area and teaches over 50 private students each week.
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