Meet The Band
Jamie Anawaty (Lead Guitar)
Jamie Anawaty is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed throughout the US and internationally. At home on stage, in the studio, or behind the mixing board, Jamie enjoys all aspects of musical creation & performance.
Hazel Bedell (Vocals)
Hazel Bogard Bedell was born and raised in Little Rock, AR. Hazel worked in the corporate world for over 25 years in management until retiring in 2018. After marrying her husband Larry Bedell, who has been an entertainer his entire life, Hazel never thought in life that she would ever have the opportunity of performing/singing on stage, but in the back of her mind, it was always a desire. This led to singing duets with her husband and solo performances which seem to be a big hit with fans! To be in a position to work with so many gifted and talented musicians is truly a blessing. I am now at a stage of my life that only one could dream of. We not only get to sing songs of love for all to hear, but blessed to show it as well! I thank God for his guidance and unconditional love he continues to give.
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Bruce Garnett Fowler (Drums)
Bruce Garnett Fowler was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he received the bulk of his real world music education. Born with a passion for music that was cultivated at an early age before Bruce started playing drums in a household where you would hear anything from 60's pop and soul to opera. By the time Bruce began taking private lessons at age 13 he had already possessed an intuitive understanding of music and music arrangements in all modern genres. By age 16, Bruce was performing professionally in genres ranging from rock, soul, funk, jazz to classical in the greater Los Angeles area. During this time, Bruce also gained first-had knowledge and experience in studio recording, live performance, and the understanding of business and professionalism as a musician and drummer. By age 20, Bruce had formed and led his own band which recorded an album in 1976.
Anissa Anawaty (Vocals, Keyboard)
Anissa grew up in North Texas playing and belting out show tunes from an early age.
She has had opportunity to tour internationally with a variety band, do live stage productions, sing with regional dance and tribute bands, and even front a Houston based 18-piece dance orchestra. After moving to NWA in 2006, she met Jamie and cofounded a popular dance band. And as they say, the rest is history!
Aaron Mashburn (Bassist)
Aaron Mashburn is a NWA native Bassist currently living in Nashville, TN. He utilizes his 35 years of experience to bring rhythm and groove to both studio sessions and stage performances, in genres ranging from jazz, soul and R&B to country to rock, and anything in-between. He also works as a live audio engineer, as well as tracking and mix engineer in the studio.
John Cunningham - (Keyboard & Vocals)
Born and raised in Fort Smith, AR - John has been performing keyboards and vocals with groups and as a solo musician since the early 2000's. He grew up listening to pop, rock, and funk and loves the thrill of performing live and is his happiest on stage in front of an energetic crowd!
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Alexander Allen - (Saxophonist)