| VOCALS | |
| Jess Kellner | |
| I have been the female vocalist for sauce for the last 4 years. I also play guitar and sing lead vocal in my band Jess & the echoes, as well as sing with my husband in a duo called Marcus&Jess. My favorite memory with sauce would have to be our entire Colorado trip. I laughed way to hard the entire time! If I could have one super power it would be to transport myself by snapping my fingers |
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| CJ Edwards | |
| Known by some of his peers as South Austin’s ‘Prince of Soul’ CJ Edwards has been working on his musical craft since the early age of 5. Son of a minister and junior high school English teacher he learned at an early age the art of performing and rhetoric. He has toured nationwide with the a capella vocal ensemble “Testimony”. In 2006, he became a founding member of ‘Diasporic’ a multi-genre underground hit in the state of Texas and continues to record and perform with numerous Hip-Hop artist. He has had the blessing of opening up for a wide range legends such as: Parliment Funkadelic, Cyril Neville, Sun Ra Arkestra, Devin the Dude, Scarface, Wu Tang Clan, Norah Jones, Tone, Loc and many others. Also, he has performed on many stages including ACL in 2008 as the vocalist for Bavu Blakes. As a new member in Sauce/Juice CJ intends to bring authentic soul power to this already powerful collection of artist. |  |
| Nathan Hubble | |
| Nathan Hubble is an Austin-based musician and singer-songwriter who plays all types of venues and events all over Texas and is currently expanding into other states and countries. The sounds of Nathan Hubble will make you weak to your knees or at least light a fire within your heart that’ll keep you warm during the winter months and make the hot weather that much steamier. Pop, blues, soul and acoustica mingle, making for music that feels both classic and fresh. Sweet bluesy guitar sounds as well as acoustic playing serve as perfect partners for the heartfelt, love-minded lyricism for which Hubble is making a name. His music is pure, direct and passionate. |  |
| DRUMS | |
| Daniel Watson – Drums | |
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Born and Texas made in the capital city of music Austin, Texas, Daniel Watson a.k.a. D-Watz was destined for a future in the music and entertainment industry. This highly gifted and hard-working multi-instrumentalist (drums, keyboards, vocals) began drumming at age 4 and made music his career at age 11. It all started in church with the great influences of gospel and continued with a degree in Music Performance in Jazz Studies at Huston-Tillotson University, 2011. D-Watz focuses on the drums and masters genres such as jazz, fusion, blue, gospel, country, pop, latin, r&b, and rock.
He has made an outstanding career as a touring, studio, and show musician and has toured both the U.S.A. and overseas multiple times. He has shared the stage with many great artists, such as The Supremes, The Temptations, Kool and the Gang, Mario, Kirk Franklin, The Dazz Band, Fred Hammond, Rodger Creager, and many more.
It is never hard to spot his huge smile on stage, and he is fun and easy to work with because of his impeccable work ethic, showmanship and undeniable love for music.
Daniel’s talent on the drums creates the heartbeat of Sauce and adds to the energetic enthusiasm of the band. |
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| KEYS | |
| Stefano Intelisano – Keyboard | |
| Born and raised in Pavia, Italy, Stefano Intelisano studied classical piano since age 8 with Maestro Ennio Poggi. Stefano went on to teach at the Accademia d’Arte in Voghera, Italy as assistant for Jazz Pianist Umberto Petrin. Soon after, he developed an interest in American music (especially blues and jazz) and broadened his musical skills while playing with the Italian band Chicken Mambo. In 2001, Stefano moved to Austin to become a studio musician/arranger at Merel Bregante’s recording studio, The Cribworks, for three years. Throughout his career Stefano has shared the stage with many other talented and popular artists such as Patty Griffin, Cristian Castro, Hal Ketchum, Jimmy Vaughan, Chuck Rainey, John Popper, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Delbert McCnlinton, Gary Nicholson (Whitey Johnson), Ivan Neville, Cyril Neville, Marcia Ball, John McEuen, Buckwheat Zydeco, Mike Blakely. Stefano also collaborates regularly with several Austin-based bands including: Jimmy LaFave, Seth Walker, Grooveline Horns band, Boombox ATX, Atash, Mingo Fishtrap, Clay McClinton, John Arthur Martinez, Larry Joe Taylor, and the Gospel Sundays with the Diakonos Ministries band. He will also be on tour with Jason Mraz in the fall 2010. A master at the keys, Stefano takes Sauce to another level with his talented and fast-playing fingers. |  |
| GUITAR | |
| Matt Muehling | |
| By far one of the hardest working, most creative, and versatile guitarists in Austin TX. He’s spent years delighting music audiences in almost any style you can think of: from Country, Rock and Top 40; to Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul/RnB, Gospel and even Bollywood. A full time member of Sauce, Matt brings all of his experience and energy to the table at every show, coupled with a limitless desire to have fun and make every performance more exciting than the last. |  |
| BASS | |
| Matthew Weatherly | |
| Among one of the best in Texas, Matthew tours internationally and calls Austin his home. He has performed with Tom Browne, Mali Music, James Robinson, Bobby Sparks, Progger, Magna Carda, Vashawn Mitchell and Alrsia Lani among many others. |  |
| HORNS | |
| Carlos Sosa – Saxophone | |
| Two-time Grammy and Gospel Music Award winner, Carlos Sosa, founded Grooveline Horns in 1996. Carlos is a talented saxophonist, songwriter and producer and has played with an ever-expanding list of world-renowned musicians such as Blues Traveler, Willie Nelson, Luscious Jackson, Don Henley, Billy Bob Thornton, Pat Green, Ian Moore, Ozomatli, Raymond Webber, Mary Mary and Trey Anastasio. Kelly Clarkson also chose Grooveline Horns for her 2007 summer tour. Carlos is a regular performer with Jason Mraz, Bob Schneider, Boombox, The Scabs, Sauce, and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. He has also been a record producer for seven years, and has written and arranged music for MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” and “Run’s House.” Carlos is the Immediate Past President of the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy. Carlos and Grooveline Horns jazz-up Sauce and get fans groovin’ on the dance floor. |  |
| Ralo Vallejo – Trombone | |
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Born & raised in Harlingen, TX, but calls Austin his hometown. Member of Grooveline Horns: 1996-2008, 2013-Present Tours: Josh Abbott Band, Akina Adderley, Zac Brown Band, Kelly Clarkson, Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau, Natalia Lafourcade, Jason Mraz. Kenny Wayne Sheppard Band Recordings: Josh Abbott, Akina Adderley, Backstreet Boys, Blues Traveller, Concha Buika, Manuel Carrasco, Dumpstafunk, Luis Fonsi, Michael Franti, Hanson, Englebert Humperdink, Jesse & Joy, La Mafia, Jason Mraz, The Scabs, Bob Schneider, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Los Titos |
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| Fernando “Fernie” Castillo | |
| Fernando Castillo is a Grammy Award Winner, three time Latin Grammy Winner and a Dove Gospel Award Winner. He is a highly seasoned trumpet player who has played and recorded with some of the biggest names in the industry including Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson, Gary Clark Jr., Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Zac Brown Band, Tom Cochran, Rob Thomas, Colby Colliet, Christina Perrin, Billy Bob Thornton, Poogie Bell, Smokey Robinson, Suicidal Tendencies, Luscious Jackson, Trey Anastasio, Blues Traveler, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Willie Nelson, Ozomatli, Salvador, and Don Henley, Warren Haynes, Bob Scneider, Bruce Robison, Greg Boyer.
Fernando has won many prestigious awards, including a Grammy in 2010 with Jason Mraz for “Make it Mine”, two Latin Grammys in 2012 with Jesse and Joy for Record of the Year and Best Contemporary Pop Album, 2005 Latin Grammy with La Mafia for Best Group Album, a 2004 Dove Gospel Music Award with Salvador for Spanish Lanquage Album of the Year and is a seven-time award winner for “Best Horn Section” by the Austin Chronicle. Fernando is also a writer and composer and has written music for MTV’s “Pimp My Ride,” MSNBC’s “American Made,” and Broadway’s “A Prelude to a Kiss.” The song “”CopChase” landed on the Live Jason Mraz album “Beautiful Mess” and later “Dancing with the Stars” which was performed live on the show. Fernando grew up watching The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson and dreamed of one day playing TV shows. He has proudly played the Tonight Show starring Jay Leno with Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz and Gary Clark Jr. He has also played The David Letterman Show, Conan, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America and the Today Show. Additionally, one of his career highlights was receiving the privilege of playing Saturday Night Live with Jason Mraz and special guest Steve Martin. Some of the venues and festivals Fernando has played include Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Grand Ole Opry, Red Rocks, Monte Carlo, O2 in London, Madison Square Garden, Wrigley Field, Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theater, Fillmore in San Francisco and The Frank Erwin Center – and that is just the beginning of the list. Festivals include Live Earth, Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Glastonbury Festival, V Festival and Hyde Park Music Festival, Fuji Rock Fest in Japan, Byron Bay Festival in Australia, Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia, ACL Festival in Austin and SXSW in Austin. |
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| PRODUCTION | |
| Travis Hatem | |
| Travis has worked with: Maynard Ferguson, Blue October, Stoney LaRue, Carnival Cruise Lines, Alpha Rev, Bob Schneider, Arc Angels, Charlie Sexton, Wade Bowen, Kevin Fowler, The Break and Repair Method, The Flatlanders, Days of the New, McGhee Entertainment, LMG Touring, Big House Sound, Boom Box ATX, Groove Line Horns, Sauce The Band, Juice The Band, La Truibue, Les and the Funk Mob, Harvard of the South, Acoustic Works, Antone’s Nightclub, Mary Ellen Thompson, Christopher Alan Graves, and The Magical World of Rand Woodbury |  |
| Michael Vu | |
| Michael Vu grew up in Houston, Texas where he studied trombone starting in the 6th grade. He became an accomplished trombonist throughout grade school by being top chair in his local high school wind ensemble, marching band, and area competition bands along with performing in other classical ensemble groups including the Houston Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and the American Festival for the Arts. While studying electrical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, he was a member of the UT Longhorn Band under the direction of Robert Carnochan and UT Trombone Choir under the direction of Nathaniel Brickens. He was also a member of the 2005 Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps as a baritone player. Michael currently works as an electronic warfare engineer but still finds time to manage and assist in live sound and lighting production for groups all over Texas. |  |
| MANAGEMENT | |
| Loranda Stuart | |
| Loranda has managed Sauce since 2013. She is a member of Black Fret, an organization that supports local live music and it’s artists in Austin, TX. She was on the committee for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians for two years. Her “day job” is in the mortgage industry, but her passion is the music scene. Loranda is an integral part in keeping Sauce and it’s members organized, on time and polished! From start to finish, Loranda is involved every step of the way. She will assist with booking and availability, is the liaison between the event coordinator and the band, and attends each event to ensure that everything runs perfectly. If you have any questions about Sauce, she is happy to help! |  |