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Turbo Pro Project: Bio

Turbo - Acoustic/Electric banjos

Adrian "Turbo" Trbovich has played all over the country sharing his unique approach to the banjo, from festivals to smoky bar rooms. Among these numerous venues, Adrian has repeatedly been a musical artist at the prestigious Merlefest, the premiere festival for Americana music. He is endorsed by the Deering and Nechville banjo companies.

DJ Pro - Turntables

Chris "DJ Pro" Prear has guest DJ'd for stars like Biggie Smalls, Method Man and Redman, Chico Brown, and Little Vicious for starters. Pro brings the second element to the project, one that adds the backbone and keeps the crowd moving.

Aaron "Rhythm Machine" Soots - Rhythm guitar

Guitarist Aaron Soots, aka the Rhythm Machine, was born and raised in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains of North Carolina. He brings an Appalachian tradition fused with jazzy stylings and rock solid rhythms.

Kenn Smith - Bass

On the low end is the incomparable bassist Kenn Smith. He's not just any bass player, but a producer, composer, clinician, instructor and published author. He has played with great artists, such as Tower of Power, Stanley Jordan, Wynton Marsalis, and members of the Miles Davis band to name a few.

DJ Deacon - Beats/turntables

Milton "DJ Deacon" Cockerham has been banging out beats since his early childhood. He's also a skilled turntablist, keeping the crowd on it's feet-- A true double threat. We are blessed to have his skillz in the band.

RnB - Keyboard/beats/vocals

The newest addition to the band. Ryan "RnB" Barber brings singing, beat making, and keyboard skillz to the band. How lucky we are to have this triple threat.

Others (guest members)

We have other musicians join us from time to time. Such players include Kim France (www.myspace.com/kimfrance) and Martha Bassett (www.marthabassett.com). Both on bass. Stay tuned for more guests. You never know who may join us!