Dave Tanner
Music & So Much More!
About Us
Dave Tanner/Keyboards, Vocals
Dave Tanner has spent 49 years as one of Dallas’ most sought after entertainers. In addition to leading his own band, he has acted (in the Oscar-winning The Trip To Bountiful, among others), worked in over 300 radio and TV commercials, played “Farmer Dooley” on Barney The Dinosaur, and been a researcher for Paul Harvey’s The Rest Of The Story. Dave is a native of Gainesville, Texas.
Jerry Matheny/Guitar, Vocals
As bandleader for LeAnn Rimes and lead guitarist for Charley Pride, Jerry’s world-class playing has been a fixture on both Pop and Country radio. He has worked in most of the 50 states and several foreign countries, and appeared on Today, The Tonight Show, David Letterman, The CMA Awards, and many others. He was also featured in the Oscar-winnner, Tender Mercies. Jerry is the pride of Forest City, North Carolina.
Steve Howard/Trumpet, Vocals
From Lake Dallas, TX, Steve was with Paul McCartney’s Wings for 5 years. He’s recorded and performed with Patti LaBelle, Edgar Winter, Delbert McClinton, and Ray Charles. His “White Trash Horns” (named after the Winter group) have toured Europe extensively. Steve also tours with The Blues Brothers.
Chris Seiter/Trombone, Vocals
Raised in Lubbock, Chris has performed with Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Nancy Wilson, Cab Calloway, and many others. Chris spent several years in New York City, where he played in the pit orchestra for the hit Broadway show “Cats” and performed, toured and/or recorded with Toshiko Akiyoshi, Bob Mintzer, Woody Herman, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Linda Wilcox/Vocals
The musical talents and timeless beauty of Linda Wilcox have been featured in videos for Mary Kay, EDS, BeautiControl, and Dr. Pepper. General Motors sent her across the country repeatedly as a spokesperson for Chevrolet. A former runner-up for Miss Texas, Linda was chosen to grace the cover of D Magazine as “The Dallas Woman.” Linda was born in San Antonio.
Jeff Robbins/Woodwinds, Arrangements
After earning a Master’s Degree in Performance, Jeff toured with Tower of Power and the Albert Collins Band. A dedicated Jazz enthusiast, Jeff also captures the subtle stylistic differences between Big Band, New Age, Blues, and Country. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Jeff’s career began at Disney World.
Joe Reynolds/Drums, Percussion
Joe is a dance music specialist, who learned his trade while playing in Latin, Ballroom and Variety show dance orchestras in Miami. Joe obtained a Master's in Performance from the University of Miami. Joe has played in live and studio orchestras for Sandler & Young, Rita Moreno, Shari Lewis, Morgan Fairchild and many other celebrities. You may have also seen Joe during Super Bowl X and with the Dallas Cowboy Band.
Angie McWhirter/Vocals
Angie McWhirter currently tours with Country Legend, TG Sheppard. She is a featured performer and co-producer of the Dallas Cabaret Series and Festival and has performed solo shows throughout the Metroplex. Angie combined her love of musical theater with her country roots when she performed in Pump Boys & Dinettes with Our Productions Theatre Co. As a recording artist Angie provided the closing credits song for the award-winning short film Mother. Her solo CD is The Blues Is Colorblind.