Roy Band
Big Amps. Big Stage. Big Sound.Roy Band is Nashville’s live tribute to the very best in 1980s hard rock, pop-rock, and glam rock music. Roy Band’s high energy, diverse song list, and expert sound make them one of the top 1980s cover bands in Nashville, Tennessee.
Upcoming Shows
Saturday, February 5, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 5, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 2, 7-9 p.m.
The Band
Roy Barberi
Guitar & Lead Vocals
Dave Clo
Lead Guitar
Kimberley Dahame
Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Percussion
Rob Ray
Keyboard
Mark Polack
Bassist
Dave Burch
Drummer
Roy Barberi
Guitar and Lead Vocals
Roy played in a variety of bands in his early twenties and thirties. At age 34, then married with three kids, Roy had an opportunity to record an album with his band The Quickening, but he chose not to because he wanted to be with his family and knew what a toll life on tour would take. Roy did not start playing again until the last few years when the late Steve Webelow, Expression City’s audio engineer, encouraged him. Roy has always loved classic rock and 80s rock music. “Rock is about a feel and about experiencing the music together with the crowd,” he says. “I know that we’re the entertainment, but we’re also a part of the audience because we experience the music on stage with the crowd.
First concert:
Doobie Brothers
Dave Clo
Lead Guitar
Dave majored in jazz studio performance at the University of Cincinnati. He has played guitar for 40+ years and has his own music studio where he records and programs tracks for various artists. Dave teaches private and group lessons at Expression City, dabbles in songwriting, and has published numerous guitar-themed books. He has been a featured entertainer on Royal Caribbean Cruises for 14 years. Dave earned Grammy nominations for his work with All Star United, Toby Mac, and Michael Tait.
First concert:
Yes
Kimberley Dahame
Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Percussion
Kimberley is a lifelong singer-songwriter and entertainer with an extensive history in the music industry. Her career catapulted when she was asked to become the first female member of the legendary rock band Boston in 2002. Kimberly performed before 74,000 people at the Fiesta Bowl and has entertained millions of television viewers worldwide. She has toured across the globe as a part of Boston and as a solo artist with her own independent albums. Kimberley’s music mixes classic rock, blues, and contemporary country.
First concert:
Beatlemania
Rob Ray
Keyboard
Rob has always loved banging on the piano. He studied music at Samford University, then played with reggae bands around the Gulf Coast. Roy toured with Christian bands Christafari and DC Talk in the 90s, including playing the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and President Clinton’s second inauguration. Rob eventually left the road to start a family. “Now that my kids are older, I can stretch out a little bit more,” he says. “This has been a really good regular gig to come in and just play good music with good friends — you can’t beat it.”
First concert:
Billy Joel
Mark Polack
Bassist
Mark started out playing hardcore jazz, then moved to Latin music — but he found that playing only one style or genre wasn’t for him. “It’s all music,” he says. “There shouldn’t be borders stopping you from doing this or that.” In addition to playing bass, Mark works as a freelance mixer, programmer, and track engineer. He has worked with a wide range of artists, including Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick), Paul Carrack (Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics), John Oates (Hall & Oates), The Memphis Boys, Waylon Jennings, Steve Cropper, Anders Osborne, Jewel, Tommy Sims, Lauryn Hill, and more. His work with Matt Kearney included opening up shows for Pink, Train, and Brandi Carlile.
First concert:
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Dave Burch
Drummer
Dave has a degree in jazz music from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has always played in a wide variety of bands. In the mid to late 90s, Dave toured with many Christian artists, including Jaci Velasquez, Clay Crosse, Sierra, Greg Long, and Phil Keaggy. He now owns his own business, Custom Seas, which takes the pressure off the gigs that he agrees to do and enables him to have a good balance between work and family life. Dave is drawn to musical thinking and approaches — ranging from jazz and country to Latin music and rock.
First concert:
The Imperials