The Hitmen           Lenny Epps - Lead vocal -Percussion The journey for this soulful entertainer began in Harlem, the upper-Manhattan burrow in New York City known for it's prominence in the entertainment world, where listening to the best music by the best artist in the world was commonplace. At an early age, the family moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he had influences from a very talented family with a passion for music. Influenced by these people you may have never heard of like...Aurthailius "Sambo" Cargile, Everta Harris, Henry and Scott Albritton, and Junius Banks. All accomplished musicians in their own right, This is also where he was introduced to other influences like James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding Barry White and others, from Motown to hometown national acts like......The Boxtops (The Letter), Chairmen of the Board ("Give me just a little more time"), Mass Production ("Firecracker"),and friend Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gary "US" Bond ("Quarter to Three") set Lenny out on a journey for the ages. After high school, he played with a couple of acoustic acts with school friend Michael Fairchild and Chicago native Ernie Lebeau performing all over Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina at colleges and the Beach Music circuit. Then he landed a job with "The Gentlemen and Their Ladies, a local show band from Norfolk, VA gone national. With them ....he performed all over the United States and Canada. Under the tutelage of Richard Cowell Jr., Lenny quickly honed his skills as a top notch entertainer when introduced to the styling the likes of Ben Vereen and Sammy Davis Jr.. This is where he learned how to invite the audience to become part of the show, and with a songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's, by artist like Lionel Richie, Huey Lewis and the News, John Mayer, Kool and The Gang, Prince and many, many more.........These songs will make you remember..... laugh... cry.... and yes......dance........The band is tight....the music is alright.....The Lenny Epps Revue...........add this your weekend things to do!!!!!   Kile Jackson - Bass and Vocals Kile was raised near Des Moines, Iowa. He has been playing and singing professionally since the age of 14. He was the front man and lead vocalist for bands around the Midwest where he also sang jingles and TV commercials. He has received several awards for vocal performance. He moved to Seattle in 1991 and was the driving force in The Rangers and The Edsels, two of the Northwest’s most successful bands. The Rangers were voted best Country dance band in 2001 by the Seattle Times and The Edsels are one of the most requested 50’s and 60’s bands at car shows like The Good Guy’s, Mild to Wild and Hot August Nights. Kile has been honored to open for artists such as Roy Clark, Air Supply, Helen Reddy, Tower of Power, Blood Sweat and Tears, America, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Mavericks, Carly Goodwin, The Drifters and The Platters. Kile was delighted to play on Aury Moores latest CD with Michael Wilton and Tom Pafph of ( Queensryche ) and drummer Alan White of ( YES ). Kile can be heard on Radio commercials and with The Hitmen, The Lenny Epps Revue, The Edsels, The Rangers and with Danny Vernon as a member of The DeVilles around the Northwest Kile has 37 years in the entertainment business and is a prominent presence in the Northwest Music scene.   Wade Reeves - Drums and Vocals Wade was born in Edmonton Alberta Canada. He has studied the drums and performed live and in the studio for thirty-two years. Wade has a strong background in classical percussion, rudimental drumming, and many years as a performing set drummer. He enjoys playing a wide variety of music from R and B, Rock, Country to Funk and Fusion to straight-ahead Blues. Wade has played with and opened for groups such as the Beach Boys, Richard Marks, The Romantics, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tom Connely, Charlie Daniels, and too many more to list He owns and operates Dragonfly Recordings (a full production 24-track digital recording facility in Renton Washington). Wade has many years’ experience as an audio engineer producing countless Album projects. He has been teaching drums for fifteen years.  His drum instruction is very personal and geared towards the individual needs of his students.    Dave Cashin - Keys and Vocals Dave Cashin has been entertaining and writing songs since he received his first keyboard in the 7th grade. Early musical influences include Todd Rundgren, George Duke, Beatles, etc. Dave brings his heart and soul into every song he writes and lists Dave Grusin as his favorite composer. Originally from NJ...home is now Redmond, Washington where he performs from LA to Europe. Dave has been honored to work with Keb Mo, Paul Rogers, Dusty Springfield, Percy Sledge, Frankie Lee and John Lee Hooker, Jr. Dave has Opened shows with Tower of Power, BB King, Jimmie Vaughan, Doobie Brothers, John Hiatt, Little Feat, Starship, Firefall and Barenaked Ladies. Voted Best Keyboardist 1994 by the Washington Blues Society. His song "Sweet Dreamer" was on rotation at KISM 92.9 with the Fat James Band. Performed at the 1984 USA Olympics with his original band "Flack". Won the West Coast Regionals YAMAHA/Ticketmaster Showcase in L.A. with the Fat James Band. You can also hear his songwriting on the "Northwest Passage.” compilation CD called "Starstuff" on Olympic Jazz Records. He has put his fingers to work for Capitol, A&M, Motown, Warner Bros Films and as a studio musician/arranger for Chappel Publishing. Upon graduating from the Dick Grove Workshop he wrote and conducted for a 45-piece orchestra. His first solo effort "Serenity" is a collection of "easy listening" piano-based melodies. The CD also has 2 vocal tunes...one a bonus track entitled "Everyday Should be Christmas.    Tim Lerch - Guitar & Vocals Music    Tim has studied with Joe Diorio, Lenny Breau, Ted Greene, Joe Pass, Jimmy Wyble, Ron Eschete and Mick Goodrick. Tim has shared the stage and/or recorded with the following performers: The Diamonds, Little Anthony, The Platters, The Coasters, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Dell Shannon, Brenda Lee, Richie Havens, Duke Robillard, Ron Eschete, Ken Filiano, Ravi Coltrane, Gary Marshall (Kenny Rankin), Sheldon Gomberg (Rickie Lee Jones), Allan Dysart (The Young and The Restless), Julie Wolf (Ani DeFranco) Bruce Day (Pablo Cruise) Marty Jerard (The Motels), Dan Tyack (Asleep at the Wheel), Bounce The Ocean (Private Music recording artists), Ben Smith (Heart), Demo recordings with staff songwriters at Motown Records, Staff Guitarist for Kitchen Sync Productions (Baywatch, The Wonder Years, Zamp Niccal and the Mirror) Numerous one hit wonder bands from the 50s and 60s  Tim currently teaches at the Roberts Music Institute in Bellevue as well as teaching privately in West Seattle and Redmond and at special clinics at various venues around the Northwest. . Recent gigs include tons of shows with The Lenny Epps Revue, The Edsels, The Hitmen or The Rangers, a conglomeration of some of Seattle's finest players and singers that cover an incredible cross section of styles. The Edsels also masquerade as the Devilles when we back Danny Vernon's Illusions of Elvis. Squeezed into the mix are featured Guest spots at local Blues jams as well as Solo and Duo shows that feature Tim in a more intimate Jazzy/Bluesy environment. Look for a new live CD "Live at Soulfood " coming soon.     Wayne Ledbetter – Saxophone Wayne brings a strong musician's background to The Lenny Epps Revue and The The Hitmen. Wayne recently moved back to the Seattle area after spending 8 years in California. He has played with numerous bands both in California and the Seattle area. Currently he plays with Lenny Epps, The Edsels, The Hitmen, In the House (blues band), the South Sound Symphonic Band and the Soul Proprietors.