Sojourn Rocks

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Band Members/ Instrumentations
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Jimmie Perry

Jimmie plays keyboards and sings lead vocals and harmonies. Jimmie is one of those guys that loves to have fun on stage. He plays with a lot of heart and emotion and thrives on the performance. You'll enjoy his high-energy stage personality, his singing style and what he adds to the bands harmonies. 

It's all about having a good time and that's what Jimmie is all about.

Chris Kessler

Chris is a “Rocker.” He’s full of musical energy. His energy is exhibited in the way he handles his axe. He doesn’t just play the guitar-he moves with it. He slaps the neck; hammers the notes; pulls the strings; and bends the pitches. He gets into it. And, you’ll get into him and his style.

When Chris was in grade school, he picked up his first guitar. He said, “I fell in love with it then, and have been studying it ever since.” By the time he entered high school, he was the lead singer and lead guitarist in a local band called “Ostracized”. He played all over the state performing original material in many competitions. His hard work helped him win several band competitions in the Midwest, while preparing him to entertain.

Chris also enjoys writing songs. Look for much more than just high-energy, fun-filled rock-‘n’-roll from him in the future. Expect to be entertained by him. He is talented and loves to perform

  Robb Perry

Born with a guitar in his hand and Love for music. Accomplished guitarist and bassist with strong lead vocals and harmonies. Robb began his love affair for music at the early age of six years old when he took a guitar into his hands and he's been playing since. 

Robb is the backbone of SOJOURNROCKS - the driving force that keeps things in perspective. His never say die attitude is apparent as you witness his moving bass lines and limitless vocal range. You will enjoy this bassist who never says never.

    Tony Buser

Born into a musical family, Tony has been playing guitar and singing all of his life.  His love of music led him to play in rock groups during the 1960s while serving in the U. S. Army.  He joined up with Robb and Jimmie Perry during the 70s in a band called Red Cloud, later rejoining them in the 90s to form SOJOURNROCKS.

Tony can't stand still when he's performing.  His rock style is hard-driving and contagious.  Be prepared to be entertained and motivated to move by his fun-filled stage presence.  You'll feel his energy as you watch him enjoy performing. 

                                            

      C. P. Hunt

C. P.’s passion and obsession for drums and music began at a very early age. Before he was 4 years old, he was banging on pots and pans and oatmeal boxes with wooden spoons. Now he is a sophomore majoring in percussion performance at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), playing Premier drums and Zildjian cymbals.

C. P. has had various experiences in music. At EIU, he is involved in the pep band, marching band, percussion ensemble and Latin ensemble with many featured solos. He is past honoree of the Smith Walbridge, Louis Armstrong and John Philip Souza awards. He composed drum line music and taught drum lessons. He is also a member of the local municipal band composed of elite musical talent in the Midwest. He performed in high school band, as well.

C. P.’s enthusiasm for music goes further than just performing. He helps local charity fundraisers. While in high school, he began supporting music in the local schools of Olney, Illinois. By coordinating, helping to set up, scheduling, running sound and promoting the Squirrel Fest, he helped raise thousands of dollars for music programs in the schools.

C. P. plans to attend graduate school at Berkley School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts upon completing his undergraduate work at EIU.


 BIOGRAPHY