The Love is comprised of four Chicago professional musicians who utilize their abilities to present what they believe to be the best melodic, harmonic, and rocking version of The Beatles' iconic tunes. All members are veteran studio session players as well as seasoned performers. It's not about the wigs, it's not about the costumes, it's just about the music and the love.
Derrick "Suede" Stout, has been performing all over the globe for decades. A true multi instrumentalist, he’s released piano records, jazz records, pop, live, and acoustic CDs. As a producer his prolific work of over 100 CDs spans classical, jazz, country, rock, pop, a capella, metal, grunge and nearly anything else you can dream of. His role in this line up can only be described as a dream come true.
Dave Steffen is known for his uncompromising desire to move people with his style, emotion and chops... his talent is coveted and his devotion unparalleled. He plays in about a dozen groups from Class of '68 to The Blues Guys, but his musical position in this group showcases not only his guitar skills but his vocals and his showmanship.
Howie Martino is not only classically trained but is also a virtuoso in a plethora of musical styles. Whether he’s playing with his old band mates in Rollover or doing a gig with the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra he brings knowledge and precision to every performance. Howie is excited to be using his vocal chords in this band in addition to playing the bass.
Blair Holmes is well know in many worlds from Professional Photographer, to Film Director/Editor, to Lead Singer, Drummer and Composer. His fantastic drumming and beautiful vocals are matched only by his ability to make you laugh... His previous bands Venus Envy and Punch! made excellent names for themselves as original Pop groups. He currently plays drums in The Katie Todd Band and now he’s also having fun playing the music of his favorite Fab Four band.
Derrick "Suede" Stout, has been performing all over the globe for decades. A true multi instrumentalist, he’s released piano records, jazz records, pop, live, and acoustic CDs. As a producer his prolific work of over 100 CDs spans classical, jazz, country, rock, pop, a capella, metal, grunge and nearly anything else you can dream of. His role in this line up can only be described as a dream come true.
Dave Steffen is known for his uncompromising desire to move people with his style, emotion and chops... his talent is coveted and his devotion unparalleled. He plays in about a dozen groups from Class of '68 to The Blues Guys, but his musical position in this group showcases not only his guitar skills but his vocals and his showmanship.
Howie Martino is not only classically trained but is also a virtuoso in a plethora of musical styles. Whether he’s playing with his old band mates in Rollover or doing a gig with the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra he brings knowledge and precision to every performance. Howie is excited to be using his vocal chords in this band in addition to playing the bass.
Blair Holmes is well know in many worlds from Professional Photographer, to Film Director/Editor, to Lead Singer, Drummer and Composer. His fantastic drumming and beautiful vocals are matched only by his ability to make you laugh... His previous bands Venus Envy and Punch! made excellent names for themselves as original Pop groups. He currently plays drums in The Katie Todd Band and now he’s also having fun playing the music of his favorite Fab Four band.
