GUITAR, FLUTE, PERCUSSION, VOCALS

"Growing up in West Virginia I was exposed to music of all kinds. When my dad put me up on the table to sing "Don't Roll Those Bloodshot Eyes At Me" at 2 yrs old it must have been the defining moment." MaryLu sang and traveled in bands from age 14 on. In Charleston, WV there was a good music scene, and in 1965 her first real band was a 5- piece, all girl British music band called The Paperdolls. In '67 she started singing with a 10-piece R&B/soul band called The Trolls, also making guest appearances with The Esquires, and in '68 she went on the road with a 7-piece psychadelic/rock'n roll band called The Seven Seas, traveling the east coast from Boston to Miami. "I just barely made it back to get my high school diploma." After graduation in 1969 she moved to NC and worked with a few different acts, the most notable of which was The Okaysions, a 6-piece beach music band whose song "I'm A Girl Watcher" became a #1 hit in 3 countries. "We worked the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia, opening for many acts at festivals and clubs. It was a blast!" In '72 MaryLu got the opportunity to tour with a Christian contemporary band that was originally formed on the west coast during the Jesus movement. Consisting of seven pieces, The Bridge made 3 albums of original music and traveled for almost 12 years in nearly every state in the U.S., as well as seven other countries. "It was a great experience, one that changed my life and outlook on the world and the music business." During that time she also worked with a studio in Greensboro, NC, writing and recording radio jingles (working in the studio, recording and producing, is still one of her favorite things to do). In '93 she auditioned for a country music band. "In my whole career up to that time I had NOT done country music even though my father had told me over and over - "There's gold in them hills!" - I was not about to get into country music. Now I am sure my dad is laughing at me from somewhere in another realm for waiting so long to find what country music has to offer. I love it! In the process of joining Timberwolf, a 5-7 piece rockin' country band, I also met the man to whom I am now married and we have had over 30 years playing music together. In 1998 we worked for 6 months on Carnival Cruise Lines, bringing country music to the high seas, then in 2000 started working as a variety duo under the name Sundown. We worked summers in Myrtle Beach, SC and winters on the gulf coast of FL. At present our duo act is still going strong, and I am thrilled to report that I am involved in a venture with my husband Alex Kinlaw and a group of wonderfully talented guys called Yesterdayze. We are bringing back the '60's/70’s music from the Woodstock era, including all the wonderful R&B, Soul, Rock, British Invasion, and so many other genres that made the '60's so great. This has been one of the most enjoyable music ventures I have had the pleasure of being involved with, and from here the story continues........"

KEYBOARDS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS

Alex comes to the band from the musical kaleidoscope of the Carolinas. With an accomplished pianist for a mom, he began "playing" as soon as he could reach the keys, but trumpet soon became his instrument of choice. Singing was his first love, however, and as a teenager he toured the Southeast with a Southern Gospel Quartet called The Lordsmen, sharing the stage with famous groups like The Oak Ridge Boys, The Thrasher Brothers, The Florida Boys and The Inspirations. He continued with trumpet, playing in various bands and ensembles until musicianship collided with athletics, and a bad-hop ground ball to the mouth redirected him to the piano once again. In 1988 Alex founded Timberwolf, a six-piece smokin' top-40 country band in Greensboro, NC , which has opened for such artists as George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney and Montgomery Gentry (check out Timberwolf at www.timberwolfsundownprod.com). It was through Timberwolf that he met MaryLu, when she auditioned as a female vocalist for the band in 1993. "I remember saying to the drummer, 'Man, I hope she can sing'..." The rest is history, as they say, and they've been together ever since. They own and operate Sundown Productions, which promotes and manages several acts, including Timberwolf, their variety band Sundown, and their own individual performances as solo artists. Alex also owns and operates Yesterdayze, LLC, which manages and promotes "Yesterdayze-The Ultimate 60's Experience", "The Real Deal" and "Sundown - Modern Classic Country". Working extensively in the Myrtle Beach, SC market, where he spent (or misspent) a great many of his formative years, has given Alex the opportunity to meet, work with, and appreciate the top notch talents that flourish there. Practically any and every kind of music can be found there in season, with an emphasis on the "beach music groove" that gave birth to "the Shag", and Timberwolf and Sundown have been fortunate enough to work with great performers like Chubby Checker, Bill Pinkney and The Drifters, The Tams, Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs, The Embers, The Fantastic Shakers and Percy Sledge. After working a stint for Carnival Cruise Lines, Alex and MaryLu relocated full-time to SW Florida in 1999. Yesterdayze, founded by the Kinlaws in 2007 (although their concept for the band, along with the name, dates back to 1994), is one of their favorite projects. Alex says, "I love this music like no other...it changed the world, at least for me. It's still playing everywhere today- commercials, radio, etc. But no bands that I'm aware of are committed to the music of that decade like Yesterdayze; embracing the sheer volume of that material and doing it justice is a great challenge and a great joy!"

LEAD GUITAR, VOCALS

Originally from Wayne, NJ, Paul is a Berklee College of Music and University of South Florida Music Department alumni. His decades-long musical resume literally spans the globe, and is as varied as it is impressive. As an accomplished sight reader, Paul has played electric, acoustic, and synth guitar, ukulele, mandolin, and banjo for many national touring productions, including: Hello Dolly, Godspell, Hairspray, Annie, Elvira, Jesus Christ Superstar, Bonnie and Clyde, Grease, Tribute to Al Jolson, 42nd Street, Throughly Modern Milly, Aida, & Chicago. Paul has also performed in numerous other professional orchestra settings, backing such artists as: Eartha Kitt, Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters, Tommy Tune, Michael Amante, Connie Francis, The 5th Dimension, Peter Cetera, Ferrante and Teicher, David Clayton Thomas, Marvin Hamlisch, Jim Stafford, Vic Damone, Danny Thomas, Micheal Feinstein, Roger Williams, Doc Severinsen, Rich Little, Henry Cuesta, Jo Ann Castle, & Bobby Vinton. He continues to be an "in-demand" lead guitarist, and has worked with several bands supporting the following acts: The Drifters w/Bill Pinckney, The Platters w/Herb Reed, Little Anthony, The Cadillacs, & The Marvelettes. Jazz is another area of expertise for Paul. His past and present experience in the Florida jazz scene include performances with Doc Severinsen, Kenny Drew Jr, Paul Howard, the Reinhardt Brothers, Allon Sams, the Airtight Fusion Band, Randy Brecker, Chuck Owens' USF Big Band, Craig Turley Orchestra, the band Flightpath, Warren Hill, and Neil Larson. In perhaps his most high-profile gig to date, Paul has performed and toured internationally with Sony Recording Artist Bertie Higgins (of Key Largo Fame). With Bertie, Paul has played shows in Biloxi, MS; Branson, MO; Las Vegas, NV; San Diego, CA & Seven Springs, PA. Their casino schedule has included shows in Connecticut, Utah, Nevada, & Wisconsin, and they have performed for sold-out audiences in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore & China. Since moving to Florida in the late 1980's, Paul has been performing with various groups and orchestras. He is currently an adjunct Guitar Instructor at St Paul’s Independent School in Clearwater, FL, and is performing and/or touring with: Expressions Variety Duo, Yesterdayze - Ultimate 60's Experience, Sundown - Modern Classic Country, Unique Full Circle Band (Top 40 Soul - "new school"), Bickley Rivera Steelpan Chill (Reggae, Soca, Calypso, World Jazz), Alan Darcy (Smooth Jazz), and The Group Next Door (Jazz/ Latin/Fusion). Paul also performs as a solo acoustic/vocal act; as a duo/trio with percussionist Ignacio Marin; as a duo/trio with keyboardist/vocalist Laura Lee, and as a trio with Sundown (Variety/Dance/Easy Listening).

PIANO, ORGAN, VOCALS

Joel was raised in Wisconsin, and studied music at Viterbo College in La Crosse, and at Berklee School of Music in Boston , Massachusetts. He studied privately with pianist Joe Azarello of San Diego, CA and also with renowned Tonight Show arranger and educator Hal Crook. Joel spent years as a traveling musician, covering the US, Canada, Asia and Europe. Setting down roots, Joel spent 16 years in San Diego, followed by 19 in Milwaukee , where he was the musical director for the Tom Anthony Band. Joel has extensive experience in rock, jazz, country, blues, Broadway, and popular dance music. In 2013 Joel relocated to the beautiful Tampa Bay area and is loving it! He now shares his many talents with Yesterdayze!

PERCUSSION, VOCALS

Manny was introduced to the world of music by his father, Manuel Betancourt, who was a recreational guitarist. At the age of fifteen he received a set of congas as a birthday gift, and that is where the passion started. Manny was mentored by the well-known Mr. Ramon Lopez of the Stan Kenton Orchestra, performing in several great shows all across Florida. He has also toured and played with several great bands, such as Los Astro (Mary Cintra), Brito y Su Combo, Moonflower (Spirit of Santana), South Town Fever, Mark Barrios Band, Vanessa & the Bay Area Players…and now with Yesterdayze! Manny has become a local favorite, and we know that you will enjoy his talent!

DRUMS, BASS, VOCALS, PRODUCTION

A lifelong full-time performer, Tommy 'TK' Kennedy still enjoys the teamwork of a live music experience.

Multi-instrumentalist, starting with piano, guitar, violin and vocals, TK is mainly used on drums or bass and vocals. Also PA and production as needed.

Besides studio and TV experience, TK has played venues from dive bars to worldwide touring, including Wembley Arena, backing many artists (mainly from Nashville) along the way.

From Boxcar Willie to Melanie of Woodstock fame, to a CBS-signed rock band, TK is excited to share the stage with Yesterdayze and Sundown - Modern Classic Country.

Nothing against dogs, but TK has 6 (formerly feral) cats to keep him company, and cheers on the NC State Wolfpack.

LEAD GUITAR, BASS, PEDAL STEEL, MANDOLIN, VOCALS

T.J. Weger was born in 1960 in the heart of the Midwest, near Madison, Wisconsin. After pursuing studies at UW-Madison for a brief period, he made the transition to Indiana University in Bloomington, ultimately earning a Voice degree in Music. In addition to his enduring passion for playing the bass (both guitar and upright bass) since his high school days, he immersed himself in the realm of pedal steel, and electric and acoustic guitar around 2001, coinciding with his relocation to the Tampa, Florida area. Since that move, he has collaborated with many various local ensembles, all the while maintaining an active schedule of solo performances. TJ and his wife Heather reside in the picturesque town of Safety Harbor, Florida at the top of Old Tampa Bay.

DRUMS

Alan started playing professionally at the age of 15. He attended New Mexico State University and the University of Texas El Paso on a music scholarship to study and perform Jazz. As a member of the local musicians union, Alan had the opportunity to drum with such artist as Dionne Warwick and Trini Lopez. While attending college, Alan was asked to join the R&B band New Mexico. The band was a featured USO/PACAF artist traveling extensively in the U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia to entertain our troops.

After leaving New Mexico band Alan continued his career in Texas including stints with Texas bluesman Long John Hunter, The Ed Garcia Big Band and Richie Rich & Entourage. After taking a hiatus from music, Alan moved to Kansas City and found a renewed interest in the local music scene and quickly found himself playing drums with serval Kansas blues artists as well as a twelve-piece R&B/Motown show band, Platinum Express.

In 2016 Alan moved to Florida and networked with local musicians at blues jams in the Tampa Bay area. It was here that he became affiliated with the Yesterdayze band and performs with them periodically throughout Florida.

DRUMS

Joe has been playing drums for over 55 years and is the son of a professional jazz drummer. Through his dad’s influence, he was exposed to jazz at a very young age but was encouraged to listen and learn as many styles of music as possible. Joe learned the basic fundamentals and principles of the drums from his dad and from the great recordings that he listened to and learned from. In the early 90’s he studied with Joe Morello from the Dave Brubeck quartet. Joe has performed with Etta Jones, Manfredo Fest, Maria Muldaur, Gil Parris, Shawn Murphy, Dave Muse, Les Sabler, Bria Skonbe. He is one of the most in-demand drummers in SW Florida, and shares his talents with Yesterdayze when availability & necessity coincide!

LEAD GUITAR, BASS

Al Hurley is originally from New Jersey and has resided in Florida for the past 40 years. He held the Adjunct Professor of Jazz Guitar chair at The University of South Florida for 5 years, and taught at Jeff Berlin’s Players School of Music in Clearwater, Florida for 6 years. He was a staff musician playing in various shows at Busch Gardens Tampa for 16 years, playing both guitar and bass. He plays bass in 3 tribute bands, including Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and Herb Alpert. He wrote, recorded & produced the original music for the television shows “American Muscle Car” and “Off Road A to Z” for the cable channel SpeedVision for 5 seasons. He is happy to be a sideman with Yesterdayze!

KEYBOARDS, VOCALS

Mickey’s first road gig was in 1972 with “King Louie & Roadhog.” After three years, he returned to Wilmington, NC and began playing with Lane Holt & “The Ethics”…several years later, the band became “Airtight.” Mickey joined the iconic “Band of Oz” in 1978, returning home to Wilmington after four years of touring. His Myrtle Beach resume includes playing with “Mirage” (15 years), “Shamalama” (5+ years), Gary Lowder & “Smokin’ Hot (2+ years), and a stellar solo career that continues today. He relocated to SW Florida five years ago, and is loving the vibrant music scene here. Glad to have you, Mick!