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Paul Hogu |
Paul is the group leader, musical director, keyboard player, and vocalist. He began studying piano at the age of 10 and has performed with various groups around New England. This experience led him, ten years ago, to form his own band - The Pulse Of Boston (formerly 'Starbound'). The group has opened for such acts as the Zapp Band, Grand Master Flash, Midnight Star, BBQ, and the Ohio Players. He has also performed with Richard Dimples at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. His group had a single out on Critique Records. In 1980 he studied at the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. He's taught at the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts and was the Ballet Accompanist for Elma Lewis' school. He also studied Classical Music under the tutelage of the late Madam Chalof. He has written and produced his own original material and has a vast amount of studio experience. He enjoys delving into all styles of music from Jazz, Rock, Motown, Top 40, Reggae, R&B, Classical, etc. One of his music teachers once told him... "You have a gift that most of my students would give their eye-tooth to have. When you play, you play from the heart. This is something that can not be taught. It's a Gift". |
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John Hogu |
John is Lead Guitarist and vocalist. He is well known for his thunderous, pumping and plucking
style. He began playing at the age of 7 and later studied at the Berklee College of Music. He has performed and opened for such acts as: The Zapp Band
and George Clinton. He has also performed backup with The New Kids On The Block.
He has extensive experience in the studio as well. He brings with him a wealth of
talent and experience and has composed several original songs. John
is multi-talented and also plays keyboard enabling him to showcase his
versatility. John is also the Sound Engineer for the group and is in charge of
making sure everything is "just right" for the audiences' listening pleasure.
He also enjoys all styles of music from Jazz, Rock, Motown, Top 40,
Reggae, R&B, Classical, etc. and is considered to be one of the best
guitarist on the east coast.
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Evan Cole |
Evan
started singing at the tender age of 5 years old. She had a true love of music,
which was apparent, and would sing at the local church and high school in
Murrysville, Pennsylvania. "Every time she opened her mouth it was to
sing." She sang in choirs, musicals, and even the National Anthem at sports
events. It was inevitable that she would continue singing. Evan is currently a
full time student at Berklee College of Music, where she is majoring in Music
Business. She is a recipient of the 'Best Scholarship' and the 'YO Team
Scholarship'. She is also a member of the Gospel Reverence Choir and the Gospel
Ensemble, “Overjoyed”, directed by Dennis Montgomery. Evan has performed
with and for such great artists as Anita Baker and Chaka Kahn. Evan enjoys
singing all genres of music ranging from gospel, jazz, the blues, R&B... all
the way to opera. This is what defines her true versatility, ability, and
professionalism. She also enjoys writing her own material as well. Evan Cole is
not just a name; but a voice that should and will be heard.
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Pedro Rivera |
Pedro is lead and
background vocalist for the
group. He began singing at the age of 6 and is well known as a talented
bilingual singer. He has performed throughout the New England area. He has,
what's been described as, "a very hypnotic pull to his voice". He has
an amazing ability to imitate some of the greatest singers from both 'the old
school' and the new such as: Louis Armstrong, Aerosmith, etc. His versatility
enables him to vary from Spanish Rap, Reggae, R&B and Tropical Music. Pedro says that
some of the Artists who have inspired him are Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, The
Isley Brothers, World Beat, and the Gypsy Kings.
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Kevin Gomes |
Kevin is lead and
background vocalist for the group and has a natural talent
as a lyricist..
Kevin began singing at the age of 6 and his voice is a blend of 'old school' and
new. He attended Julliard College where he mastered vocals and earned his degree.
He has performed in every venue of music and has toured throughout the United
States. His unique talent has made it possible for him to open for such acts as:
The Ojay's, Tavares, and The Delfonics. His unique style is clearly evident as
soon as he begins to sing.
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Kosei Yamaguchi
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At the age of 10, Kosei saw a live performance of the great saxophone player Eugene Rosseau, in Tokyo. It was a big event in his young life which led him to become an accomplished saxophonist in his own right. Only after one year, he was already playing saxophones with one of the greatest classical piano players, Yukiro Shimoura. He was also invited, as a guest soloist, by the Kanagawa All Start Orchestra, Toko Wind Orchestra, and others. In 1990, Kosei moved to Santa Cruz, Chile. There he performed with amazing musicians such as Ricardo Marambio and Francesco Rodriguez. He also worked with the poet, Avelardo Leon, who really inspired Kosei's interest in literature and lyricism. With those artists, he developed his art and was not limited in the area of classical music but also in the field of Chilean music and others. Kosei moved back to Japan where he founded his own group "Kose" in 1993. "Kose" was a Brazilian Jazz band and mostly played compositions written by Kosei. This kept him very busy performing all over the country until he moved to the United States in 1998. "Kose" was a great success and won several awards such as the Keio Autumn Festival Music Award. "His knowledge and natural talent combine to create a sound that's both hypnotic and pleasurable.....phenomenal".
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