Bios

  • TERRY RAIBLE (Joe), Vocalist

    Terry has been doing Joe Cocker tunes as long as he can remember. He's sung and recorded in a number of bands since his early days on the Vancouver music scene. Bands like Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears are huge influences. Being on stage and playing the role of Joe Cocker truly is a dream come true for this veteran performer.

  • ANGELA DRAUDE, Vocalist

    A Registered Nurse in her real life, and an avid rock singer in her alter ego, Angela has a powerful voice that backs “Joe” to the limit. Listen for her to be featured on songs like “Superstar”.

  • CAROL MASON, Vocalist

    Carol brings many years of musical training in piano, brass instruments and guitar to the band. Her extensive vocal training is evident as her voice can suit many styles of music from classical, jazz, blues, and gospel to pop and R&B.

  • BILL BROOKS, Keyboards

    Billy loves the chance to play all the cool piano and organ parts associated with the famous players of Joe Cocker early days like Leon Russell and Chris Stainton. Bill says he has been fortunate enough to live in the music world his whole life and really enjoys working with the excellent musicians and vocalists of Feelin’ Alright.

  • MICHAEL TOTH, Guitar

    Michael Toth performed regularly with two professional bands—the "Handley Page Group" and "Steelback"—before becoming a high school music teacher. Having missed the joy of live performance, Michael has paired up with Feelin’ Alright, wherein he has many opportunities to solo and enjoy the groove of classic R&B.

  • DAVE HALL, Bass

    Dave Hall is a veteran of the Vancouver music scene with 30+ years of gigs under his belt. He’s played every pub, club, and festival to be found locally in all different styles. Blues, Funk, R&B, Rock & Roll, Country and Blue Grass. Keep it simple, lock with the drums and play with feel is his motto. Currently holding down the bass chair for Adam Woodall Band, Rocco, Feelin’ Alright - Tribute to Joe Cocker, and Big City Soul.

  • RON WELLS, Drums

    Ron Wells has been an active professional freelance drummer/percussionist on stage and in the studio for over 45 years. He notes sharing the stage with so many great players over the years as extremely humbling and has instilled a diverse sense of creativity and rewarding challenges. Ron is also drummer for the Langley-based, funk fusion band Blues Hoodoo.

  • KEVIN LEE, Trumpet

    Kevin loves all aspects of making music and teaching the art of making music. He performed, recorded and toured with much-loved band Skaboom, and has done session work for several commercials, movie and television scores, and record projects. As a teacher, his students have received recognition across North America.

  • KEN ABEL, Baritone Sax

    Ken is the foundation of the horn section with the mighty baritone sax. A co-founder and motivator of the band, Ken also plays percussion on a number of tunes.

  • BRIAN ENGSTROM, Tenor Sax

    Inspired by sax solos on Pink Floyd’s Money and the Stones’ Brown Sugar, he decided at 12 to play sax in his school band. At the start of grade 8, his parents went to the band rental night and brought home a tenor sax. Brian has played in many settings from jazz, SKA and R&B to top 40 bands.