Drummer Kelli Strawbridge, 24 and taken, loves playing jazz, r&b, funk, rock, alternative or any other style whenever he gets the chance. Kelli also enjoys writing and programming music, walks on the beach, chocolate shakes and playing trumpet and piano. In July 2003, Kelli organized his own quintet (KSTRAW) with Matt Balestino or Alan Parker on guitar, Matt Hall or Jamie Desanti on bass, Jason Gay or Tim Turner on saxes and Mark Ingraham on trumpets and flugel, plus special guests Doug Bethel and Sam Savage on trombones. Moving to Richmond from Harrisonburg, Va in 1999 to attend Virginia Commonwealth University, he has since played (drums and keyboards) with a number of diverse talented local acts including:
The Switch
Hotel X
Pamela Hines
Jason Gay
James "Saxsmo" Gates
Rex Richardson
Ashby Anderson
Oregon Hill Funk All Stars
DJ Williams Projekt
Rage Against Charlie Sheen
Stone's Stew
Alan Parker
Southside Future Squad
Fred Ostrow
Yo Mama's Brass Band
Walter Bell
Underdog Quintet
Antonio J. Garcia
The Mark Lomanno Quartet
New Orleans hipsters Chez Rouz
Check out the gigs page for where you can find Kelli in Richmond or maybe a town near you.
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