The Band
Cian Coey
Vocals
Cian Coey currently tours as lead female vocalist with Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas. Previously, she toured with Meat Loaf (‘14-‘16) and Dweezil Zappa (‘16-‘19). Residing in Las Vegas, Cian plays the lead role in RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT and sings in several cover bands on The Strip. She is grateful to have performed in all 50 States and in over 15 countries. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous musicals (including the American premier of WE WILL ROCK YOU), plays and commercials, and she has completed three national tours. Cian received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan.
Tanya Mackenna
Vocals
Tanya Mackenna has been performing at different events all throughout San Diego county for over 16 years. Able to sing in English and in Spanish, Tanya has been featured on television shows including the spanish International show called Sabado Gigante, Tengo Talento Mucho Talento, Americas Most Talented Kids, Three minutes to Stardom, and recently on American Idol season 14. Also known for her work on YouTube and entertaining crowds at Corporate and Public events,Tanya Mackenna continues to grow in her singing career.
Dexter Espinoza
Vocals
Vocalist Dexter Espinoza, a Southern California native began his career honing his skills in the night clubs of Orange County,Ca. often playing 5 sets a night, 5 nights a week singing all the popular songs of the day. He then progressed to writing and performing original music on the Sunset Strip and having great success at famous (and infamous) venues such as The Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy Theatre and Gazzarri’s. After signing with a label, Dexter connected with 6 time Grammy Award winner Bobby Kimball and began a long association of performing and recording together. Through that association, Dexter also was fortunate enough to have begun a working relationship with 2 time Grammy award winner Bill Champlin from Chicago which continues to this day. Among other notables, Dexter has also worked with Steve Augeri of Journey and many others. He is also a veteran of many tours with artists such as KISS, Cheap Trick, Asia, Pat Travers, Loverboy to name a few. Dexter is absolutely thrilled to be a charter member of The Icons of Classic Rock lineup and is looking forward to getting up close and personal with the fans all over the world!!!
Carlos Aguilar
Percussion
Carlos Amador Aguilar Alvarez was born in Celaya, Guanajuato, México. Percussionist with 22 years of experience in the music since 2000. Self-educated musician with the support of recognized mexican Masters such as, Julián Mendieta and Armando Espinosa “Pinaca”. Versatile percussionist who has worked in live and studio sessions for Jazz, Latin, Flamenco, Salsa, Rock-funk, and Ska music projects with bands like Pecado de Afrodita and Pilaseca. Has as well performed in Folk Mexican music with the Texan singer Bobby Pulido, with the singer-songwriter Fato, with the Master Martín Urieta, with the actor-singer Arturo Peniche, with the singers Rock Laureano Brizuela, Mariana Seoane, Carlos Cuevas, Alejandra Avalos, José Julián, Mane de la Parra, Gabriel Solis, the band Montez de Durango, and with the Spanish singer Elsa Ríos. Has performed in Mariachi music with Estampas de México and with the singer Marina Chávez. In Pop music, he has performed with the singer-songwriter Miguel luna, Paulino Monroy (Warner Music Mexico), Roy Aguado, and Juan Solo; he has also performed with the tenor Cesar Rodríguez from Monterrey, and Santa Benith among others. Has worked in some of the most important stages from México such as, El Auditorio Nacional de México, El Palacio de los Deportes, Foro Sol México, Auditorio Telmex, Arena Monterrey, Auditorio Siglo XXI Puebla, just to mention some of them. The set he plays with is: congas and bongos original master handcrafted, timbal cooper antique, chimes brown chrome 34 bars of Tycoon Percu
Mike Rizzi
Drums
Mike Rizzi is a professional touring/session drummer from Atlanta, GA. Drumming for national acts i.e. Tony Lewis (from The Outfield), John Driskell Hopkins (Co-Founder of the Zac Brown Band), The Sweet Tea Project (featuring Ed Roland of Collective Soul) Athens GA’s Five Eight, Nashville’s Sonia Leigh touring with REM, Zac Brown Band, Sammy Hagar, Blackberry Smoke, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cheap Trick, Willie Nelson etc. Rizzi’s also a singer/songwriter releasing “Appreciate What Remains” in 2018 featuring the video ‘Great Divide’. Added to RIFF Magazine’s “50 gifted singer/songwriters” Appearing in Movie/TV roles, including FOX series MONARCH, NETFLIX series, ‘Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings’, 2018 movie ‘Adolescence’ featuring 6 songs co-written with The Bloody Wolves Of Venice’.
Barry Allen
Keyboard / Musical Director
Having performed over 400 shows by the time he was 19 years old. Barry Allen remains dedicated to understanding theory and composition as well as performance and technology. He’s performed with Bobby Kimball, taken the stage with many platinum artists as well as recorded Top 40 and Country Music hits. Barry currently performs on Cruise Ships, along with the Icons Of Rock World Tour. At home, he continues to write and record in his studio while having his work mastered by Grammy Award winning engineer Chris Gehringer.
Brandon Paul
Guitar
Brandon picked up the guitar at the age of 16 after being mesmerized by Eddie Van Halen’s Eruption. Since then, he’s played and toured with artists such as Lizzy Borden, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Frankie Grande and so many more. With a bestselling rock guitar course on Udemy and an online guitar school, Brandon has a strong passion for education and teaching. A strong social media presence can also be felt across his channels- with over 10’s of millions of views and 100’s of thousands of followers. Brandon has been featured in Guitar World Magazine and currently endorses Charvel guitars & Ernie Ball strings.
Steve Burchell
Guitar
Steve Burchell, hails from England, and cut his teeth touring up and down the U.K. as a guitarist with multiple acts. Since relocating to the U.S.A. he’s performed with Bobby Kimball of Toto, recorded with Grammy award winning producer, Steve Thompson, and has toured all over the world with the premier Michael Jackson tribute production show, The Legacy Tour. Steve continues to make appearances on many stages and shows down the Las Vegas strip, alongside the Icons of Classic Rock World Tour!
Sean Mcnabb
Bass
SEAN MCNABB – MUSICIAN/ACTOR Sean McNabb is a bassist and singer who plays with some of the world’s noted acts and is synonymous with LA’s music scene. At 21 Sean moved to Los Angeles and within two weeks became the bassist for Quiet Riot which was first heavy metal band to hit the billboard charts. Over the past 35 years Sean has played and recorded with the following bands/musicians: Dokken, Great White, Queensryche, Gilby Clarke(GnR), Steven Adler(GnR), House of Lords, Montrose, Edgar Winter, Don Felder(Eagles), Lynch Mob, XYZ, Bobby Kimball(TOTO), Chambers Brothers, Ellis Hall/TOP, David Garfield. He’s participated in various tours and festivals including: KISS, Van Halen, The Scorpions, Cinderella, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne, Poison James Brown. He has over 50 CD’s in his discography. Sean is also an accomplished actor. His 39 IMBD credits include “Jade” (Mickey Rourke), FX “Sons Of Anarchy”, Lifetime Movies “Dying for a Baby” and “Cheerleader Nightmare”, and “Street Survivors” -the true story of the Lynard Skynard plane crash. Sean hosted Best of AXSTV Concerts 2012: Legends of Rock. Sean has appeared at Comic Cons and other signing events. His commercial/film music work includes: Dr. Phil Show, FED EX, Norton Anti-Virus, and the catchy McDonald’s tune “I’m Loving It”. He scored his first feature film this year. In the community, Sean is a board member of the Dio Cancer Fund and active with the Ride for Ronnie motorcycle/music benefits. He has been the Grand Marshall at a number of events and participates in Christmas toy runs, the Love Ride, and numerous other charitable rides. He is a frequent speaker and sponsor for those in drug and alcohol recovery.
Carlos Aguilar
Percussion
Carlos Amador Aguilar Alvarez was born in Celaya, Guanajuato, México. Percussionist with 22 years of experience in the music since 2000. Self-educated musician with the support of recognized mexican Masters such as, Julián Mendieta and Armando Espinosa “Pinaca”. Versatile percussionist who has worked in live and studio sessions for Jazz, Latin, Flamenco, Salsa, Rock-funk, and Ska music projects with bands like Pecado de Afrodita and Pilaseca. Has as well performed in Folk Mexican music with the Texan singer Bobby Pulido, with the singer-songwriter Fato, with the Master Martín Urieta, with the actor-singer Arturo Peniche, with the singers Rock Laureano Brizuela, Mariana Seoane, Carlos Cuevas, Alejandra Avalos, José Julián, Mane de la Parra, Gabriel Solis, the band Montez de Durango, and with the Spanish singer Elsa Ríos. Has performed in Mariachi music with Estampas de México and with the singer Marina Chávez. In Pop music, he has performed with the singer-songwriter Miguel luna, Paulino Monroy (Warner Music Mexico), Roy Aguado, and Juan Solo; he has also performed with the tenor Cesar Rodríguez from Monterrey, and Santa Benith among others. Has worked in some of the most important stages from México such as, El Auditorio Nacional de México, El Palacio de los Deportes, Foro Sol México, Auditorio Telmex, Arena Monterrey, Auditorio Siglo XXI Puebla, just to mention some of them. The set he plays with is: congas and bongos original master handcrafted, timbal cooper antique, chimes brown chrome 34 bars of Tycoon Percu
Alex Rodriguez
Bass
Alex “AROD” Rodriguez Freelance Touring and Session Bass Player living in Los Angeles California for the past 3 years. Besides staying busy playing locally many music genres, He has also performed and recorded with the likes of WAR, Menudo, Shakira to name a few… Being part of the Icons Of Classic Rock is not only a bucket list gig but an honor to be part of such an incredible group of legends, which I’m very grateful to be in. www.arodbass.com