Saturday June
Lead Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Composing
Steve (AKA Saturday), the bandleader, composer and cofounder of the Saturday June Band has been entertaining in the Midwest for 20 years. His performing credits include stints with Ooze Magazine, the Pace, Fred Winston band and Chariot ( a band which also featured a fellow by the name of Eddie Vedder). Steve and Saturday June Band have performed at Chicagofest, Taste of Chicago, Arlington Race Track, Navy Pier, the Park West and Ravinia , as well as Notre Dame, Northwestern and Marquette Universities and played for both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. His bands have shared the bill with such notables as Steve Goodman, Jimmy Webb, Johnny Rivers, the Turtles, the Stranglers, X, the Outlaws, and the Kings. In addition, his guitar and vocal credits include playing live with Hound Dog Taylor and recording with Richie Havens. Chicago Magazine labeled his band “One of the Good Ones” J records (Alicia Keyes, Luther Vandross) VP of A&R, James Diener, has described Steve as a “strong musician and solid composer”. He is currently recording his fourth album.
Jim Glay
Drums
Jim has been playing drums for 60 years and has studied under Max Mariash, a graduate of the Roy Knapp percussion school in Chicago. This included graduates such as Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, and Hal Blaine. A master of his craft, Jim has played drums in a variety of genres from jazz to German dance bands. That said, his specialty and passion is pop and rock n roll. As a long term member of the Saturday June Band, Jim brings his talents to cities throughout the midwest for thousands of lucky listeners and fans every year. A true musician, Jim teaches drums to the next generation to ensure that the music lives on!
David Kessler
Lead Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Composing
David is a multi-instrumentalist and expert guitarist who has played with the Saturday June Band for over 10 years, first sitting in as a teenager. He brings a distinct youthful presence, clean licks, and fresh songwriting to the stage. He is also one half of the popular Chicago acoustic act, Dave and Gabe.
Kevon Smith
Lead Guitar
Kevon is a legendary guitarist who has played and toured with acts including George Clinton, The Stray Cats, Buddy Miles, Albert King, and Mick Jagger. He plays like Hendrix and sometimes if you close your eyes, it's tough to tell the difference. From tasteful melodies to ripping licks, Kevon adds his own flare on everything. He's an unmissable presence in the band and needs to be seen live to truly be appreciated.
