Michael Schlein Keys/Trumpet/Vocals/Composer

Michael  is a Seasoned musician out of  Tampa Bay Florida.

He began playing piano, trumpet and singing at a very early age.

Leading a slew of local bands in his hometown. 

Michael is an amazing player. Performing in corporate bands that have played all over this area. 

Michael now gives his talents to Native Solz in 2021

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Serge' Chaloff McCoy Drums/Vocals/Composer

Serge’ is named after the great jazz baritone saxophonist of the late 1950’s. 

He began playing the drums at the early age of 3 in his hometown of Huntington West Virginia.

Serge' comes from a set of highly skilled musicians and singers, some even famous.

Serge’ has amassed a full resume' of live, and studio work with a dazzling array of "A" listed players, signed projects with Mojazz Records in LA California with his band Club Millionaire. It was for showcase style shows in the 90's.

In the mid-to-late ‘80’s, McCoy was immersed full-time in Washington DC’s thriving music show band scene. 

In the early 90's he relocated to San Diego California and performed for over 23 years. Touring all the way up the California, Oregon and Washington State coasts lines.

Serge’s bands have been nominated for 2 San Diego Music Awards; Jazz band: Tori Roze & The Hot Mess. And a resident house gig at the Kat Club in Los Angeles Ca. 

Serge' has also played the main stages at many large festivals in San Diego, LA, The deserts and the main stage at the NAMM show in Anaheim Ca. 

Serge’s music has been on the radio, in the rotation with many of his acts from DC, California, and the Atlanta Ga. areas, all throughout his musical career.

McCoy moved to Atlanta where his band, “The BlacBot” has an Album that was released in the UK and is performing well in the Club/DJ and House scenes. As well as in the rotation on worldwide radio  and i-radio stations in the UK and abroad.

Serge' then moved to the Tampa Bay area where he was asked to play in the band "MWE" where they created an album and released a Nationwide video called: Feel the Funk that reached over 100,000 views.

Serge’s amazing command of musical styles range from: straight-ahead jazz, high powered-jazz fusion, old school, funk, blues, rock, music.

Serge' gives his talents to Native Solz in 2020

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Kenny Green  

Bass/Vocals/Composer 

Kenny Green is a favored veteran of the Tampa Bay music scene, cutting his teeth with regional bands like Motherwit and Grin.

Beginning in the early 90’s, before hatching the Bird Street Players in 2002.

Green has performed and recorded with top tier New Orleans acts like Big Sam’s Funky Nation and The New Orleans Underdawgs. 

Green co-found the Cigar City Rollers which later on morphed into another killer band here in the Tampa Bay area called MWE .

They released a album and a video called Feel The Funk which got hundreds of thousands of views Nationwide.

Green now gives his amazing talents to  Native Solz in 2020

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Bryan Douglas 

Lead Vocals/Keys/Composer 

Influenced by musical legends such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Prince, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Michael Jackson, is a beloved veteran of the New Jersey music scene. Bryan comes from a musical family. His musical journey began at the age of six, taking piano lessons and tinkering alongside his mother as she played.

At 24, he became a pivotal member of one of the largest cover bands in New Jersey, embarking on a twenty-three-year adventure that allowed him to explore a wide array of musical genres, including big band, pop and rock from the 60s to the early 2000s, reggae, ska, and country. Playing hundreds of club dates, weddings, and theater shows and numerous TV appearances, Bryan has had the honor of sharing the stage with musical legends such as Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa of the E Street Band, Steven Van Zandt, David Bryan of Bon Jovi, legendary drummer Bernard Purdie, Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass (known for "Brandy - You're a Fine Girl"), Gary U.S. Bonds, Franke Previte (of Franke and the Knockouts and a co-writer of "Time Of My Life" from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack), and Bobby Kimball of Toto. These experiences have enriched his musical journey and reinforced the importance of teamwork in every musical scenario.

From 2009 to 2020, Bryan led his own band, "The Good Life," the first band on the Jersey Shore to feature modern dance music and hip hop. Known for its , "The Good Life" captivated audiences with its energetic performances and unique repertoire.

Bryan’s extensive repertoire and quick learning ability have earned him the reputation of being a musical jukebox, always ready to deliver high energy performances.

He now gives his talents to Native Solz.

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Heather DeRigo  Percussion

Born into a family of professional and touring musicians, Heather grew up immersed in

Musical & Artistic culture with a strong influence in Funk, Rock & Jazz styles. Starting

with drumset, she moved on to a love for hand drums and enjoys creating hybrid

percussion set-ups. She has performed with numerous bands & artists in a wide variety

of Musical styles - including World Music, with celebrated Fusion musicians such as

Baye Kouyate, Ash King, and the 'The Violin Brothers'. Invited by world renowned

drummer, musician & composer- Ranjit Barot, Heather was invited to perform for India's

television program 'Coke Studio @ MTV in 2012. In 2017, she was nationally selected to be the drummer for the new band & Reality Television show 'Frequenci', where she

recorded Drums & Vocals for the pilot episode in Philadelphia.

Heather is with us on our larger festivals.

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