Peace Train and the Flower Power Brass

Band Bios

Peace Train
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John Heyob

John Heyob

Vocals, Guitar, Percussion

A former DJ who instinctively knows how to communicate with an audience, John has fronted Peace Train since its inception in 1993. As a member of the renowned Spotlighters show choir, he learned the art of entertaining as well as vocal technique.

Tracy Heyob

Tracy Heyob

Vocals

Also a Spotlighters veteran, Tracy and John have been performing together since the mid 1980's. Her strong vocal performances on songs like "White Rabbit" and "Me and Bobby McGee" have made them the most requested songs at Peace Train's night club shows.

Jeff Newman

Jeff Newman

Guitar, Keyboards, and Vocals

A founding member of Peace Train, Jeff has been entertaining since forming a high school band in the mid 1970's. A multi-instumentalist, his "vintage" sounds and playing style are a key ingredient of the band's sound

Steve Kennedy

Steve Kennedy

Drums and Vocals

Steve has been drumming professionally since 1965, and performed with the popular local group Memories for twenty years. He has also played for various oldies shows including The Bay City Rollers, The Outsiders, Gallery, Maxine Nightingale and Al Wilson.

Austin Carr

Austin Carr

Bass Guitar and Vocals

Austin has been a fixture on the Indianapolis music scene for over two decades, most recently with the popular Second Wind Band.

I've been attending the Kokomo Reunion for 8 years. You're The Best our group has heard. Hope to see you next year...
Kevin S
199th Light Infantry Brigade / Vietnam

The Flower Power Brass

Rick Hajduk
Trumpet, Flute, Arrangements

Brad Koser
Trombone

Josh Weirich
Saxophone


Live Sound: Main Event Sound & Lighting


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