Jade Stone – Guitar/Vocals, Mike White – Bass, Greg Raschio – Drums, Sue Bohr – Vocals
Jade Stone is the definitive guitar player, cites “all the usual suspects” as his musical influences. His love and knowledge about music are reflected in his personal approach to music. Stone has worked his guitar talent across the U.S., from Miami to Anchorage and from San Diego to Detroit. Stone displays his wisdom and experience when he says “music expresses your emotion… pure note (memorization) is flat” Come and hear some fresh twists on music of the 60’s and 70’s.
Mike White, has been playing in is band, (Pryzm), for over 18 years, covering many types of music. Also has been playing in Praise Teams for over 16 years. Mike has also played bass with many other bands filling in as an alternate on many occasions. He knowledge of music and the desire to learn is even more evident in this new project with terrific team of talent.
Greg Raschio is a Portland native. He started playing drums in 1967. In 1974 while attending Milwaukie High School, he played in President Nixon’s inaugural parade. He served 9 years in the US Navy and played in Drill Company 925. He has played in some of Portland’s premier bands: The Shades, Flashpoint, Fabulous Fairlanes, Reckless Abandonment, and Sinners Club to name just a few. Currently he has his own band: Greg Raschio and the Archives
Sue Bohr, singer, songwriter, settled in Gresham in 3rd grade. She began singing in the crib before she could even talk - and never stopped. She has performed in churches and choirs, the Memorial Coliseum, the Grotto and shopping malls. She also performs with Greg Raschio and the Archives, the Jade Stone Band and the Back Ally Jammers in which she has sang many of her original compositions. Her musical love ranges from Gospel and Blues to classic rock.
Between Jade Stone, Mike White, Greg Raschio, we have over 90 years of playing experience between them, and now we get to play together as the Back Ally Jammers at the Gresham Wednesday Market.