Carlos
Colina (Vocals/Harp)
Carlos Colinas’ love for the Blues goes back over 30 years. His influences
include Muddy Waters and the usual Harp Maestros (Little Walter,
Big Walter, Sonny Boy II, etc.) He also acknowledges the influences
of current masters such as Kim Wilson, William Clarke and Paul DeLay.
He has shared the stage with such luminaries as Willie ‘Big
Eyes’ Smith, Carl Weathersby, Detroit Junior, and Willie Lane,
while performing at top venues like BB King’s, The Stanhope
House, The Turning Point, Tribeca Blues and other Blues hotspots.
Although a glib and charming front man, he would rather let the
music speak for itself.
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Leo
Jordan (Guitar/Vocals)
Leo
Jordan is a guitarist whose style is grounded in the tradition of
Blues and Jazz. With influences that are diverse and far ranging,
including Wes Montgomery, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Charlie Christian,
Albert King, and more, Leo brings an individual approach to all
he does. As a formally trained musician Leo has the ability to whip
up a lot of music and is the musical director of the
band. As a working musician he is logical, yet spontaneous and entertaining;
a true crowd pleaser - watch out, hot stuff coming through!
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Glenn 'G-Man' Govier (Bass)
Holding down the bottom end for CCSU, Glenn Govier conveys the passion
and intensity of the music as do few other bassists. Through the years the NYC
native has appeared at venues ranging from local roadhouses all the way to
Carnegie Hall. In addition to performing as a sideman with some of the areas top
blues & roots talent, he was the creative force behind NY/NJ
area blues group Rough & Ready, held the bass chair in the well-known R&B
ensemble The Shades for several years and continues in his role as
bassist/bandleader for the in-house Sony pop project VSB. While his influences are quite diverse, he cites ‘old
school’ R&B bass players as being those who have had the most impact on his personal
style.
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John
Vourtsis (Drums)
The newest member of Carlos Colina & Straight
Up, John Vourtsis joined the group on drums in 2011. Born in Brooklyn NY, John has been
playing drums, keyboards, guitar and bass since he was 8 and performed his
first gig at age 12. He has played and recorded with such
distinguished artists as Kenny Barron, Vinnie Zummo, Bill Evans, Tomoko Ohno, Joy Mover, Jerry Vezza and others.
John also plays drums with the Ralph Douglas Jazz Quartet and is resident
drummer and bassist with several in-house bands at Sony.
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