T.j Evans (lead vocals/lead guitar/acoustic guitar): Has toured the United States and Canada consistently since 1998 performing over 1000 concerts and clinics for his numerous endorsers and record label, Twisted Oak Records. T.j has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with artists that include Blackfoot, UFO, Joan Jett and Lita Ford, Ronnie Montrose, Freddie Salem, Brad Gillis, and Laurence Juber. He has also toured the United States with his own groups Menagerie, Shyster, Famous Last Words, and now, T.j Evans and MeriTaje', and performing with The Bandees.
In 2007, T.j will be continuing his clinic tours across North America for Samick/Greg Bennett Signature Guitars and his numerous other endorsers, as well as touring nationally with his group T.j Evans and MeriTaje'.
Starting to air in 2007 on all national satellite, cable providers and the web, T.j is the executive producer and host for “The Player’s Corner”, an interview/performance television series featuring some of the best-known guitarists and acts in the world in association with “The Guitar Network” and “The Guitar Channel”.
He is also privileged to have written featured articles for such publications as JAM Magazine, BUZZ Magazine and is featured on numerous websites including, Samick /Greg Bennett Signature Guitars, Whirlwind, Avlex Microphones/Mipro Wireless and Ashdown Engineering just to name a few.
For all tour and product information on T.j Evans and T.j Evans and MeriTaje', please visit www.tjevans.com.
Stephen Dees (bass/vocals/keys):
Has toured and/or recorded in America and Europe with artists that
include Todd Rundgren, Hall & Oates, Tony Carey (Planet P), Novo
Combo, Foghat and has co-written with acclaimed tunesmith Desmond
Child. Founding member of the critically acclaimed group The Bandees.
Roger Zimish (guitar/vocals/acoustic guitar):
Has performed with such artists as Phil Keaggy and Doyle Dykes.
Awards include Songwriters Showcase of America's "Instrumentalist
of the Year" in 2004.
Alberto Cruz (drums/percussion):
Powerhouse drummer that has toured and recorded extensively in America,
The Caribbean and South America, with artists including Flock of Seagulls,
Alejandro Delafuenta, Water, and The Bandees.
T.j Evans will be performing a rare Orlando show at Maduro’s, 3593 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806, (407) 857-1160 in between Drennin and Holden on South Orange Ave, left side traveling South. Saturday, February 23rd, 8pm-11pm, no cover. T.j will be performing acoustic and electric material from his critically acclaimed cd releases. Visit www.tjevans.com for more info.
We are proud to say that the T.j Evans and MeriTaje CD is now available on CDBABY and ITUNES. Please visit www.tjevans.com or www.twistedoakrecords.com and click on the CDBABY logo for individual songs or the complete CD. You can also purchase on ITUNES by searching for t.j evans. Thanks to everyone who has made this release such a great success! Peace, T.j Evans
T.J., So sorry we missed the show this past Saturday. We were auditioning drummers and had a prior commitment that evening. MeriTaje sounds great! Please keep in touch. Mucho success! Your friend! Sledge of POWER KOR.
i am very proud to say that i will be performing in the bandees on aug. 18th at the banks and blues club in daytona beach, fl, to kick off the bandees new national release "sonic kitchen". show starts at 9pm with special guests roger zimish and dan walters.
the cd is amazing and the band sounds incredible!!
Visit www.tjevans.com or www.twistedoakrecords.com for all band, merchandise and tour information. Hope you enjoy and please pass this info on to all of your friends.