YOWZA

SASHA ALEXANDER-VOCALS: Sasha was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. As a child everybody knew he was a slave to the rhythm. Always following his dreams, Sasha's band Naughty Green enjoyed a number two hit in 1989 on RTB Record, Belgrade's top label. The song remained in the top ten for seven weeks, spawning a one-year tour of Yugoslavia. In 1991, Sasha began his next musical endeavor, a group called Stella Rosa/Strange Behavior, which went on to tour Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa through 1995. After rocking that country, Sasha decided to finally hit America. Decision: NEW YORK CITY! Here, he performs with his bands Yowza, Fourth Floor and Airdogs in the City's top clubs, paying his bills the only way he sees fit. Sasha also performs on commercials and voice-overs as well as freelancing with other independent musicians. His talents and vast experience landed him the lead vocal spot in the Matthew Curran Band in February 2002.Likened to such rock greats as Mick Jagger, Axl Rose and Bono, Sasha is raw sex veiled by an angel's face and a devil's voice. Sasha moves in a way that makes his audience weep. He sings cover tunes like "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Even Flow" better than the originals. But Sasha is most expressive when singing his own tunes, some of which are "Whore of the World," "Champagne," "I Can't Lose You" and many more, including "In My Head," the title track from YOWZA's newly released CD. Sasha will rock your world and bring you back home spinning. Trust me.YOWZA YOWZA YOWZAJIMI K. BONES-GUITARTV RECORDINGS/ThemesMondayNightFootball (ABC) lead and rhythm guitars 1994-presentThe View (ABC) lead and rhythm guitars since show's inception Good MorningAmerica (ABC) guitars and vocals on "Good Things Are Happening" Theme 2002-present Shipmates (Channel 9) lead and rhythm guitars since show's inception, 2001-present CBSNightcast (CBS) guitars - 2001-present Superbowl (ABC) lead and rhythm guitars, 2000 TNT (NBA) TRL, Carson Daly, Regis and Kelly, Macy's 4th of July CelebrationRECORDINGS M2M, "The Big Room" Atlantic Records Released Spring 2002 (Producer, Jimmy Bralower with Kenny Aronoff on drums and T-Bone Wolk on bass) Laura Dawn, "Believer" Exstacy/Sony released Fall 2001 (Producer, Ted Nicely) Erin Evermore, Erin Evermore Dreamland 1999 released Spring 2000 Love Wounds TigerStar/King Int'l released Spring 1999 (Producer, Mike Chapman) Skin+Bones, Not A Pretty Sight Equinox Recorded 1990 (Producer, Andy Taylor) Blondie Curse of Blondie/Single "Good Boys" 2003/2004 Lucy Woodward Japan ReleaseLIVE BANDS/Tours JOAN JETT lead guitar, backing vocals 2001-2002 Toured throughout the U.S.A. ERIN EVERMORE musical director, all guitars 1999-2001 backing vocals Performed as opening act for Duran Duran's "Let it Flow" tour in the USA, headlined in Japan KIX both rhythm and lead guitar 1990's Headlined throughout the U.S.A. and performed as opening act for Ratt.TIME OF DYING guitars, backing vocals 1995-present Blondie Summer/Fall 2003 East Coast Dates Japan/Australian TourPerformed as the House Band for Madison Square Garden during the NY Citihawks 1997season. Enrique Iglesias Summer 2002Present Bands Yowza, Mike Tait Band, Baby JohnsonOriginal Bands Yowza, Bad Bad Barbi, The Jones Bones Band (featuring Nefertiti Jones) ~References available upon requestAARON A. BROOKS Drums & Percussion Raw PowerAaron's playing has been aptly described as, rhythmically graceful, emotionally raw, explosively powerful and dynamically provocative. -Billboard-Metal Edge-Rolling Stone-NMEAaron has been playing drums professionally for 20 years and had his first drum lesson with John Bonham, whom he counted along with Keith Moon, Mick Fleetwood, Elvin Jones and Tony Williams as his early mentors, friends and influences. Aaron's father is legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger Frank Foster and his mother is influential 60s and 70s rock publicist Christine Sunshine Brooks. Aaron currently lives in New York City with his wife Pia and his son Griffin.He has spent most of the past decade recording and touring internationally with critically acclaimed Sony/Extasy recording artist Laura Dawn, supporting her debut album "Believer" while opening for The Calling on their breakthrough tour last year, and performing /recording with her other alt-rock band Fluffer, playing alongside seminal rock bands such as The Melvins, Ben Folds Five and Helmut. During that time, Aaron also recorded and toured stateside and in Japan with Erin Evermore in support of her notorious Mike Chapman-produced album "Love Wounds" featuring the internet hit "Girls Love Sex" while opening for pop tarts Duran Duran. Simultaneously, he worked with producers David Beal, John Eaton, Jason Corsaro, Anthony Esposito, Philipe Seabra, Aaron Comess, Alfredo Scotti and P-Diddy as a session drummer for K5, Daybreak Gentlemen, Trixie Reese, En Esch, Barely Legal, KMFDM, The Tijuana Bibles, The Shrieking Violets and Lucy Woodward.Aaron started his musical career in the thriving 80s punk and new wave scene of San Francisco, drumming for punk luminaries The Dead Kennedys, The Dickies, The Avengers, Primal Scream, Wire Train and The Uptones. After moving to Los Angeles in 1989, Aaron began recording for Disney's Hollywood Records with his new band, Circle of Soul. Soon after, the band embarked on a three-year world tour in support of their Waddy Wachtel/Frankie Sullivan/Toby Wright/Michael Frondelli produced albums Hands Of Faith and One Mans Poison. Circle of Soul performed to sold-out audiences, playing together with Aerosmith, The Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Winger, Alice In Chains and Brian May. They also received steady video airplay on MTV, critical accolades in the global press and respectable radio airplay in the states and abroad, breaking through with their single Shattered Faith to ..30 on Billboard's Top 100 rock chart.Aaron's next gig was as the drummer for a solo Duff McKagen of Guns N Roses, touring for almost two-years alongside heavy metal icons The Scorpions. During this time, he had the opportunity to perform with Duff on the first live simulcast of MTV's Headbangers Ball, shoot two videos, rock millions of fans from Sydney to Lisbon, destroy multiple 4-star hotel rooms and effectively build his chops, reputation and ability. All the while, he recorded, performed and collaborated with Lenny Kravitz, Trace Devai, Julian Lennon, Gene Loves Jezebel, Kari Wuhrer, Tequilla Mockingbird, Mike Doman, Badge, The Broken Homes, Wes Arkeen, The Apples, The Wallflowers, Luther Russell and Jacob Dylan.Currently living in New York City, Aaron has been recording and mixing tracks with producers Brian McGee and Jimi K. Bones, including the debut albums of Yowza and solo artist Nefertiti Jones. He has also been recording and performing as the drummer for acclaimed NY artists Thommy Price, Mike Tait, Baby Johnson, The Smashdarts, The RumRats, The NY No Stars and Sliver. Aaron has also performed with the infamous Led Zeppelin cover band Time of Dying, culminating in a yearlong stint as the house band at Madison Square Garden for the New York CityHawks arena football team. Time of Dying was also the main focus of the independent rockcumentary "For The Kids," a film about the fanaticism and devotion of Led Zep fans and tribute bands. Aaron is in constant demand as a session drummer on both the coasts and regularly performs at notable venues in New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Baltimore, Los Angeles and San Francisco.Having lived in NewYork, Los Angeles and San Francisco, Aaron has had the pleasure of playing and working with some of the world's most renowned session players, including Sean Koos, Jimi K. Bones, Bernard Fowler, Gilby Clark, Ryan Roxie, Greg Smith, Phil Cimino, Keith Golden, Sami Yaffa, Richard Fortis, Teddy Zig Zag Andreadis, Hunt Sales, Cody Marks, Alex Acuna, Becka Bramlett, Dominique Davalos, Anthony Esposito, Benny Landa, Steve Lukather, Tommy Stinson, Craig Ross and Marc Ford.Previous to being a professional drummer, Aaron was a professional ballet dancer with the San Francisco Ballet for 10 years. He has also been a club bouncer, stockbroker, construction worker, gang member, writer, artist, poet, scuba diver and nightclub celebrity.Aaron is endorsed by: Slingerland Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and Vic Firth Sticks.Aaron Brooks-NYC, 2004 Photo by Remy ALISON JONES-BASS: Alison Jones has been playing bass and singing background vocals professionally for ten years. She has worked with the legendary producer/songwriter Mike Chapman (Blondie, Sweet, Pat Benatar, etc.) as the bassist/background singer for TigerStar recording artist Erin Evermore. The Erin Evermore band headlined Japan in 1999 and toured the U.S. opening for Duran Duran. Equally at home on stage or in the studio, Alison has recorded many tracks for renowned producer/engineer Brian McGee (The Rolling Stones, Cyndi Lauper, Killing Joke, etc.). She has also worked extensively with guitarist/songwriter/producer Jimi K. Bones (guitarist for Blondie, Joan Jett, Enrique Iglesias, Yowza, Mike Tait, etc.), most recently recording In My Head, Yowza's debut CD (co-produced by Brian McGee). Currently, Alison plays with several NYC bands in addition to Yowza, including the Mike Tait band which is the house band at the Red Lion on New Yorks world-famous Bleecker Street. She can also be seen regularly at the Red Lion with Yowza and Baby Johnson and throughout the City with Yowza, Rocketeria recording artist Nina and new sensation Spanking Charlene.In addition to music, Alison has dabbled in acting, with extra roles in the major motion picture "Rounders" and the made-for-TV TNT movie "Monday Night Mayhem." Recently, Alison performed as a chorus member in a national production of the musical "Gypsy" which starred Andrea McArdle (Broadways original Annie). She also has a background in modern dance, having graduated from Houston, Texass High School for Performing and Visual Arts as a dance major. Before she began her musical career, Alison performed her own dance works extensively at NYCs Knitting Factory, including choreographing the world premiere of the rock opera "Carmen: The First Two Chapters," by Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes.