THE SUNSET JAM ULTIMATE 80’s NIGHT 2/20/2017

THE SUNSET JAM HOUSE BAND ERIK HIMEL Musical Director / Guitar An acclaimed touring and session guitarist, Erik has worked with Russian stadium rockers Mumiy Troll, Ultra Records rocktronica artist JES – and has performed sessions with the likes of Matt Sorum, Keefus Ciancia and Interscope Records. Find out more by visiting erikhimelmusic.com. SEAN SOBASH Bass Seasoned touring…

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February 24, 2017

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THE SUNSET JAM HOUSE BAND

ERIK HIMEL Musical Director / Guitar

An acclaimed touring and session guitarist, Erik has worked with Russian stadium rockers Mumiy Troll, Ultra Records rocktronica artist JES – and has performed sessions with the likes of Matt Sorum, Keefus Ciancia and Interscope Records. Find out more by visiting erikhimelmusic.com.

SEAN SOBASH Bass

Seasoned touring / session bassist Sean Sobash has played for over 30 musical theatre productions. He also performed on DreamWorks’ 2014 production of Madagascar “Operation Vacation” at SeaWorld in San Diego. Sean is currently on tour with Rooney.

DAVE “CHILI” MORENO Drums

Dave is the drummer for the multi platinum selling rock band Puddle of Mudd. He is a Grove School of Music graduate and has recorded on hundreds of records and toured all over the world. His drum skills can be heard daily on the theme song of the Emmy award winning television show “Dr. Phil”. Dave is the owner of the Doom Room Studio in Los Angeles and does many sessions of all styles there as well as record and produce artists when he is not on tour. Find out more about Dave and his touring schedule at davemoreno.com

DANIELLE MCGINLEY Keys

Danielle McGinley is a young professional keyboardist, pianist, vocalist and songwriter. Originally from London UK, now residing in Los Angeles, and with a background of musicians in the family, Danielle grew up surrounded by and learning a variety of different musical genres. Working professionally for the past 10 years Danielle has worked and toured with top charting artists including Rachel Platten, Charli XCX, Cher Lloyd, Zara Larsson, Duke Dumont, Shamir, among others.

DANI IVORY Keys/Vocals

Dani Ivory is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She toured as a keyboardist in Beyoncé’s backing band, performing throughout the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour – in addition to the SuperBowl XLVII halftime show. Dani has also worked with Cee Lo Green, Imagine Dragons and 2NE1. Currently you can catch her on tour with Gallant.

THE VIPER ROOM & ERIK HIMEL PRESENT THE SUNSET JAM EVERY MONDAY

The Viper Room, in collaboration with acclaimed session and touring guitarist Erik Himel, presents The Sunset Jam, a free weekly live music series showcasing up-and-coming talent, touring and session professionals offering an opportunity for artists of all backgrounds to showcase their talents on the Viper Room stage alongside a professional house band.

Created to both produce an over-the-top show and allow musicians a place to network and connect, The Sunset Jam is a collaborative, accessible and free event that aims to eliminate common obstacles encountered when booking shows in areas of high demand. Since its launch in January, The Sunset Jam at Viper Room has featured more than 800 unique musicians including A-list touring and session musicians for acts such as Beyoncé, Imagine Dragons, Cee Lo Green, Rod Stewart, Mumiy Troll, JES, Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, Alice Cooper, Christina Aguilera, Lifehouse, Alan Parsons, Scott Weiland, Linda Perry, Kings X, Cher Lloyd, Gallant, Edgar Winter Band, Crazytown, Puddle Of Mudd, Matt Sorum, Bonham, Aerosmith, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Chris Cornell, Shania Twain, Seal, Filter, Smashmouth, Montrose, Slash, Rooney, Air Supply, James Blunt, P!NK, Sheryl Crow and Alicia Keys.

The Sunset Jam performs Mondays with doors opening at 8:30 p.m. Opening act starts at 9 p.m. and The Sunset Jam begins at 10 p.m. Admission is free and those interested in performing can visit TheSunsetJam.net for more information and online submissions. After review, guest performers are selected and receive show set lists in advance and are allowed to choose the songs, primarily pop and rock covers, on which they play. All instruments are welcome and the more unique, the better. Artists may also submit to perform opening sets of original music prior to the Jam.

For more information and to submit to play, visit TheSunsetJam.net

The Sunset Jam was created in January 2016 by guitarist Erik Himel to fill a void in the LA music scene. The concept of the night was to provide not only an over the top show for a non-musician crowd but to also create an environment where musicians could network, connect and be showcased. The Sunset Jam is unique in the sense that on a night to night basis musicians could be performing in front of record labels, A&R scouts, producers, songwriters, musical directors and bands seeking musicians. We accept new musicians to perform through an online submission process which allows players without major credits, but with the musicianship an opportunity to share the stage at a legacy venue alongside top touring/session players.

Since their inception in January 2016, over 800 unique musicians have been featured including A-List touring/session musicians for acts including Beyoncé, Imagine Dragons, Cee Lo Green, Rod Stewart, Mumiy Troll, JES, Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, Alice Cooper, Christina Aguilera, Lifehouse, Alan Parsons, Scott Weiland, Linda Perry, Kings X, Cher Lloyd, Gallant, Edgar Winter Band, Crazytown, Puddle Of Mudd, Matt Sorum, Bonham, Aerosmith, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Chris Cornell, Shania Twain, Seal, Filter, Smashmouth, Montrose, Slash, Rooney, Air Supply, James Blunt, The Voice UK, The Voice Australia, The Voice Greece, Thriller Live, Sheryl Crow and Alicia Keys.