Syria T. Berry was born in San Francisco and has lived in the Bay area all his life. Syria is a seasoned vocalist and guitarist and has performed professionally for 40 years in night clubs and concerts. He opened for the Coasters and the Drifters and was also the voice behind the long-running bay area commercial, "The Credit Man," for Paul and the Diamond Center. Syria is currently the Minister of Music & Arts at Living Hope Neighborhood Church in Richmond, California.

Duane toured as an original member of The Catfish Hodge Band, recording several albums and opening for national acts and playing clubs up and down the Eastern Seaboard and throughout the Midwest. He has been working at his craft ever since. Duane can be seen frequently with a jazz trio and supporting other solo artists – always pushing his boundaries. He is an important part of the heart and soul of this project.

Michael Gill – Keys

 

Pianist and composer, Michael Gill, has performed in a variety of bands over the years and has many writing credits to his name. He has written music for theater, industrial films, television commercials, planetarium shows, and was the composer for the documentary “Kyimolung – A Hidden Valley in the Himalayas.” Michael recently inked a record deal with ProgRock Records and released an exciting solo album, “Blues for Lazarus,” featuring performances by Dave Weckl, Dave Koz, Tom Valdez, Rick Ellis, and Rob Fordyce (http://www.progrockrecords.com/shop/view.php?id=210). He studied keyboards at the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles.

Sharon Hymes-Offord – vocals

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Sharon has been singing since the age of 4 beginning at home with a musical family, then on to church and school choirs. She sang with a couple of bands while in college and from there went on contract with Fantasy Records for 3 years. She has recorded and performed with Sylvester, Rance Allen, The Weather Girls, Paradise Express, Freida Payne and Derrick Hughes. TRM benefits greatly from Sharon's powerful and unique style.

Bonnie Olivier – vocals

 

Bonnie received a music scholarship and earned a degree in both music performance and education at Prarieview A&M University. She Toured the U.S. with the university's choir as a featured soloist, and later worked as a back-up singer at Fantasy Records. Before coming to TRM, Bonnie was a member of the gospel singing group Determination.

Bruce Reingold – trumpet, percussion

Bruce has been playing trumpet in funk, blues, jazz and rock bands for more than 20 years. His major influences include Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Miles Davis and Chet Baker, as well as bands including James Brown and Earth Wind and Fire.

Alan Siegel – guitar, band leader

Playing piano and guitar since the age of 8, music has always been a central part of Alan’s life. He has been leading TRM since it was created in 2008, inspired by a hospital fundraiser which celebrated the importance of creativity in our lives. Alan has poured a lot of love into this very special project, which has linked these two critical areas of his life – his music and his work as a family physician and educator.

Donn Spindt – drums, back-up vocals

Donn has joined The Rhythm Method in 2010 and recently returned from 2 tours in Spain and a tour in Japan as an original member of The Rubinoos. He also plays with the Yardbirds tribute band, The Rave Ups, and is currently working on a Beatles/John Lennon tribute project.