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This band is not about just "winging it" for the money. When they get paid they like to know that they earned it! After playing for 30 years Jeff and Jay, Southpaw likes to take their music to the next level and they are extremely excited to bring this diversified band to you and leave knowing they made a statement so people will remember the name SOUTHPAW! They have been developing a large following throughout Florida which has lead them to performances at some of the more popular venues in the Southeast. Southpaw has had the opportunity to play at venues such as Harley Davidson and Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL. and open for but not limited to Confederate Railroad, Credence Clearwater Revival & the Ghost Riders.

Southpaw is one of the hardest working bands in the business, always recording and performing new music to ensure an unforgettable experience for their listeners. They are known for their outstanding original music which most recently got them a nomination for a 2008 BMA Award (Brevard Music Award) for Best Original Band. They are also known for their ability to cover some of the best classic rocks songs ever written. They look forward to rocking a venue near you ! Check their schedule & come out to see for yourself what music is like Southpaw~style;)

JEFF OLMSTEAD : Lead Vocals

This wide ranged trained vocalist has been singing, writing music and playing guitar for 34 years. Jeff is an exciting front man who enjoys performing, having a good time and watching peoples eyes open when music is played at it's finest. This serious musician was in several of the top bands like Blue Rooster, Majesty, Mariha, Forgiven, Chance, to name a few throughout the Florida 80's Metal scene, with the best of those bands Resistance, including none other than Jay Grimes as guitar player. He has shared a stage with some well known bands such as Kix, Nazareth, Dokken, Confederate Railroad & Credence Clearwater Rival. Having recently moved back to the Brevard County area Jeff has gone back to the roots of music, which is southern and classic in your face rock. Now rejoined with Jay, he is looking forward to making their presence known in the music scene so you can judge for yourself just how this band represents.

Influences - Lou Graham, Aerosmith, Queensryche, Judist Priest, Iron Maiden

JAY GRIMES : Lead Guitar/Rythym

A life long Brevard County Florida resident, Jay cut his musical teeth by learning and playing late 70's southern guitar rock. In the late 80's to 90's he went on to explore many different styles of music ranging any were from extreme metal to acoustic ballads lending his talent to many of the top circuit bands throughout Central Florida. In the mid 2000's we find Jay returning to his southern rock roots. Known for his heavy guitar sound and fluid melodic soloing, Jay stands poised to be a major contender once again on the Central Florida rock scene. He has broadened his musical talents not just to the stage but now into the producing side of the business as well as writing both lyrics and music for not only Southpaw but other upcoming talent.

Influences - Molly Hatchet, ZZ Top, Stranger and Ted Nugent

TP MOSH: Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals

JOHN LITTLE: Bass Guitar & Vocals

Bio coming soon!

MIKE BOLICK: Percussion/Backing vocals

Hailing from Asheville, NC, "Mighty" Mike has been playing the skins for over 20 years. He has played with such acts as New Dark Science, Six O'Clock Blues, Jesters for the King, Coven, Spend, Hotter than HEll "KISS Tribute Band", and now Southpaw. He has shared the stage with the likes of Blackfoot, Jackyl, Georgia Satellites, Monolith ... the list goes on! Solid, dedicated and professional he ads a diverse sound to Southpaw with great harmonies and hard hitting licks.

Influences: Mike Portnoy, Mikkey Dee, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Nicholas Barker, Dennis Chambers & Eric Singer

LISSA ROCHELLE: Lead, Harmony & Backing vocals

Lissa has been singing since she can remember in school and church choirs. Also a dancer, this California girl has performed at large venues (both singing & dancing) such as Knotts Berry Farm, Disneyland & Universal Studios as well as various venues throughout the Hollywood, California area. After relocating to Brevard County in 1993, Lissa set her sight on other areas of entertainment such as acting & modeling as well as taking a break from the industry to become a full-time mom of 4 children & manage their careers in the acting/modeling industry. She has now come back to the music scene as it is something that she truly enjoys & performing is in her blood ;)

Influences - Journey, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Debbie Harry, Heart and yes, Madonna

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