THE MIXERS
Band Bio


THE MIXERS

KEN GRAVEN - guitar, sax & vocals


JD SMITH - keyboards, guitar, vocals & harp


  ANDREW MAYO- bass


KIM SMITH - vocals, guitar, percussion & tin whistle



 
KEN GRAVEN


In addition to his career as VP and Audio Engineer at a top San Francisco acoustics and audio/ visual system design firm, a composer and experienced music producer, Ken plays all the saxes, kick-ass guitar and provides solid backup and occasional lead vocals for the Mixers.  He has performed in many bands, including the Terry Jaye Band, Eddie Neon Blues Band and Kelp Fiction, to name a few.  A partial list of Ken's producer and engineer credits include Gilli Moon, Terry Jaye, Dianna Page, Paul Simona and, of course The Mixers.


J.D. SMITH



Keyboardist, guitarist, harmonica player, lead and background singer, composer, lyricist and recording engineer.  Just a few of the talents JD brings to The MIxers.  He has played with Van Morrison, Paul Butterfield, The Beau Brummels, Spider John Koerner, Jimmy Johnson & Jerry Miller of Moby Grape, among others.  In addition to the ability to play practically any instrument, JD is a creative force and serious collector of music and memorabilia.





ANDREW MAYO


Folk music to the blues to rock & roll.  A natural progression.  Andrew was informed by his mates in his first garage band that he was the lousiest guitar player and would therefore play bass.  He never looked back.  This led to local clubs.  Then to a full time music career that concentrated on the Nevada circuit.  After a hiatus, Andrew joined the group that has evolved into
The Mixers.



KIMBERLY SMITH


As a musician and creative designer, Kimberly shares her achievements and talents with the world in many ways.  Among them is her beautiful voice which she offers as lead and background vocalist with The Mixers.  Her lovely harmonies and exuberant voice (she has perfect pitch, a rare talent in itself) add a warm, vibrant dimension to the band.  Kim has worked with several groups including Radio Daddyo, The Ball Lightening Band, The
Works and Green Light Records.  Other undertakings and musical associations have honed Kim's impressive musical accomplishments to the the point that she is a wonderful addition to The Mixers lineup.  Kim's stage presence and enthusiastic performances are not to be missed.

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