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| Bryan a native San Franciscan grew up experiencing first hand the "San Francisco Sound" that revolutionized the music of the early '60's and late '70's. Practically born under his father's piano, a well known musician and professor of music himself Bryan studied trumpet as a youngster leading him into the Orchestra and Dance Band at Lowell High School. Graduating in '67 "The Summer of Love" he fell under the spell of the guitar sounds of the times. Bryan's passion for the blues was ignited by seeing the original Paul Butterfield Blues band at the Winterland, which was the onset of his insatiable appetite for the Blues Greats such as the 3 Kings, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker along with the arrival of young guitarists like Peter Greene (Fleetwood Mac), Eric Clapton and John Mayall. That set the scene for Bryan to start playing the Blues/Rock with various local musicians. Rich times were had living with Francis Clay (Blues Hall of Fame) experiencing the life and learning the music of the blues. After a hiatus, in order to develop a career that pays the bills and find that elusive love, Bryan (now happily married) is back doing what he always enjoyed and could not be denied - Writing and playing the rockin' blues, NITECAPS style.. | |
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Farrell Wymore (guitar, vocal) started playing guitar and singing in his late teens. He supported himself through college playing rock but shifted to a jazzier guitar style heavily influenced by soulful yet sophisticated blues. After a lengthy absence from the music scene due to family and career, Farrell started playing again just a few years ago studying with local jazz celebrities such as Rick Vandivier. Farrell's guitar style is heavily influenced by the Mike Bloomfield, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Robben Ford, John Scofield, and Larry Carlton (when he is not playing elevator music). |
| Patti Cobb (keyboard, vocals) has played with many local rock and blues bands including Blue Monday, Bad Plaid, Boogieman, The Michael John Band, Lookin’ For the Good and Brazen Hussy & the Blue Hearts. Backing her brother, noted Bay Area guitarist Chris Cobb, has given Patti the opportunity to play with some amazing players, including blues legend Ruth Brown. Ruth's words, "You sure can play those keys, girl!" inspire her passionate solos to this day. Patti is also a part of the acoustic vocal trio, Tonal Recall, and has performed with singer/ songwriters David Gans, Sam Pointer and Ted Czuk. She has been featured on CDs by Ted Czuk, Michael John and Stony Point. |  |
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Gary Allsebrood (bass, vocals) began his music career in woodwinds while in the music program at Serra High School in San Mateo. In the mid 60's, after playing in a few bands doing mainly instrumental music and a brief stint with Lydia Pense and Danny Heron in the pre-Cold Blood days, I joined a band named the Toads which became a very popular local band. In subsequent years I have with worked with many notable musicians: Barry Melton & Joe MacDonald (Country Joe & the Fish) The Isley Brothers, Mickey Hart (Drummer, Grateful Dead), Michael Shreive (Drummer, Santana), Neal Schon (Lead Guitar, Journey). |
| Craig Barber (Drums) started drum lessons and garage bands at age 13 along with classical & pop piano lessons (8 years worth). Spent 10 years playing in a variety of local bands in Washington state and the first 2 years of college as a music major focusing on keyboard performance and theory. Discovering a lucrative career in music was an elusive goal, changed majors and went to work in business. After a long lay off from playing and performing resumed drum and keyboard lessons/workshops in 2003. Since then has sat in with a number of local San Francisco bands; formed an R&B group that played a number of local clubs; and auditioned for the Nitecaps in early 2006. Got the gig and have been rockin' the Bay Area with hard-driving, swinging Blues ever since. |  |