HOTWAX, Classic Rock & Soul Band



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Our Singers
	Judy R. Arnold Judy is a native Austenite and a versatile vocalist you've seen in many Zachary Scott Theater Productions such as Crowns, Beehive, Soul Sisters, Rockin’ Christmas Party, Gospel at Colonus, Precious Lord, and Dreamgirls. Critics say, “…she is the next best thing to Aretha herself,.” “Goodness, greatness, an awe-inspiring performer.” She will earn your R.E.S.P.E.C.T. with her thrashing, soul-stirring impersonation of the performer she emulates. She is a well-known Austenite who pursued many talents but decided that her success would lie in entertaining local and nation-wide fans in media and film. She also served her country as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Later, she worked as an educator in the Austin Independent School District.
	Regina Odom Regina was born in Victoria, TX. She earned a BA in Music from Corpus Christi State University and has performed in a variety of Austin musicals, including "Gospel", "DREAMGIRLS", & "AVE. X". Regina has been with HOTWAX since 1996.
	Cicely Clark Cicely was born in Joliet, IL. She has performed for the Special Olympics Texas, Austin Police Spouse Assocation, CLEAT, Miss Austin USA and Miss Williamson County pageants, Governors' mansion and the Round Rock Community Choir. Cicely has been a member of HOT WAX since February 2000.
	Rudy Williams Rudy is both Vocalist and Manager for HotWax. He was born in Houston TX. , Rudy is a founding member of HOTWAX. Besides performing, Rudy handles the booking and management of the band. He has been in HotWax since its inception in 1985.


Our Musicians
	Dave Boostrom Dave plays both Trumpet and Trombone. He is from Oakland, CA. Dave has been playing professionally for 25 years. Dave joined HOTWAX in 1997.
	Marty Mitchell Marty plays Bass
	Dave Hazlett Dave Hazlett is not only a , Guitarist for Hot Wax but also a renowned guitar repairman at "Guitar Resurrection" and tone counselor for many big name artists. He writes an Article for Vintage Guitar Magazine called "Tone Improvement" and has helped artists from Eric Clapton to Eric Johnson. He is the son of a missionary preacher. Dave grew up all over the world. He graduated in Hawaii and settled in Texas. He loves people that speak from the heart, riding his vintage BMW motorcycle, and is the father of four rowdy boys.
	Paul Klemper Paul Klemper plays Saxophone with HotWax. He is originally from Boston, MA where he studied with Ray Copeland, Archie Shepp and Max Roach. He moved to Austin in 1982 and quickly became part of Austin's blues scene. Having worked with Marcia Ball, Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton, Doyle Bramhall and other blues stars, he has recorded with Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns, and has toured internationally with worldclass artists such as BB King, Charles Brown, The Neville Brothers, Three Dog Night, and James Brown. He brings a soulful intensity to a range of styles, from jazz to blues to rock and soul. He gives private instruction on clarinet and saxophone, and teaches jazz history for UT.
	David White David White plays Keyboards. He has played professionally since 1969, first in Indianapolis, and later while studying with jazz great David Baker at Indiana University. Dave migrated to Texas in 1980, playing with Ernie Sky and the K-Tels. Dave has backed greats like Mary Wells, James Brown, the Spinners, and Sam Moore (Sam of Sam and Dave). Dave has worked with Hot Wax since 1996.
	Roland Prez Roland Prez plays Drums. He has played professionally since 1969
	Dan Carpenter Dan Carpenter plays Tenor Saxophone. He was born in Houston, TX. Dan has played professionally for 10 years in a number of Texas Bands including: Jr. Medlow and Tornado Alley, Jessie Taylor, and Ponty Bone. Dan joined HOTWAX in 1996.
	John Gigliotti John Gigliotti is our Sound and Lighting Engineer. He is from Edinberg, TX. As a recording studio owner and mastering engineer, John has worked with acts from around the world. He has been with HOTWAX since 1991.


Backup Musicians:
	Jay Kamenetsky Jay Kamenetsky plays Keyboards. He was born in Long Island, NY. Jay earned a BA in Music from Tel-Aviv University, Israel. He has a Masters degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin. Jay has played Piano, Keyboards and Organ in several Austin Musicals including "Cabaret", "Dreamgirls" & "Soul Sisters". Jay joined HOTWAX in February of 1996.
	Jamie Hilboldt Jamie Hilboldt, Keyboardist has worked with many top-shelf acts, including: Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, The Funk Brothers, Shawn Colvin, Ray Benson, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra under Duke's son Mercer Ellington. He has performed twice at the White House for the president, and traveled the world as musical director for the Vegas show Legends in Concert.
	Will McGowan Will McGowan, Drummer is a native of East Austin, Will was so enamored with the drums that he taught himself to play at age 3, with nothing more than a couple of tree branches, metal garbage cans and empty cans of Crisco, while singing songs by his favorite group, the Jackson 5. Despite his grandmothers constant pleas to "quit making all that racket", Will pursued his love for music and, at the age of 19, with a real drum set in hand and a matured voice, played his first gig on Austin's famed 6th street. Will has performed with Kirk Whalum, Kyle Turner, Kim Waters, Ronnie Laws, Gerald Alston and toured Europe in 2005 with contemporary jazz band Europa.
	Lannie Hilboldt Lannie Hilboldt is Bassist and Musical Director. He has been a professional bassist for 32 years, born and raised in UpState NY and currently residing in Pflugerville TX. Lannie's musical adventures have taken him all over the United States as bassist for such acts as Legendary Blues Guitarist Coco Montoya, Monster Blues Guitarist Chris Duarte, Blues Artist Karen Tyler and others. Lannie has toured Asia and the US as the Musical Director/Bassist for the Legends in Concert Series. Some of his more memorable gigs include a guest performance with the Duke Ellington Orchestra at the Lincoln Theater in Washington DC, and two Command Performances at the White House for President and Mrs. Bush while a member of the show group "Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes". Current projects include working for Hotwax, Special Interest Band and the Zachary Scott Theater Center.
	Kevin Hall Kevin Hall is an accomplished Drummer. He is from Cooperstown, NY. Kevin studied with the Philidelphia Philharmonic and is a recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Kevin has been with HOTWAX since 2002.
	Rich Ebler Rich Ebler, Bassist is from New York City. Rich has played with Grover Washington, Eric Gale, Chris Bodi and Ira Siegel. Rich has also performed in numerous Broadway shows. Rich joined HOTWAX in 1997.