Guest Artist Bios

Craig A Meyer
piano & vocals

Craig A Meyer has traversed all four corners of the entertainment industry, making strong impressions in theatre, film, television and music.

On Broadway, Meyer created the role of Clinton Badger in MGM’s classic Meet Me In St Louis and toured nationally in Cats as Skimbleshanks, The Red Caboose in Starlight Express, and Mike Nulty in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Regionally, he has starred in Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (Man 2), Forever Plaid (Frankie), A Class Act (Lehman Engel), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), The All Night Strut and the West Coast Premiere of The Thing About Men (Man).

Television and film appearances include guest-starring roles on “Necessary Roughness”, “Will & Grace”, “Good Morning Miami”, “Family Law”, “General Hospital”, and “Fernwood 2nite” as well as working with Alan Menken on Disney’s Aladdin, and with Tim Rice and Elton John on The Lion King. Film credits include Leatherheads with George Clooney and Renee Zellweger, Joyful Noise with Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah, and Identity Thief with Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. In music, Meyer has toured internationally and recorded with music legends Barry Manilow and Frankie Valli.

Throughout Meyer’s busy career, he was repeatedly approached about his striking resemblance to Elton John and his uncanny ability to sound like the rock and roll legend. Meyer was eventually persuaded to expand his repertoire and began impersonating Sir Elton John.

Today, he is considered to be the best Elton John tribute artist in the market whose strong vocals, striking resemblance and amazing talent on the piano has audiences everywhere remembering when rock was young. A celebration of the character, costumes and charisma of the famed pianist and singer, Meyer’s fully produced show has captivated audiences throughout the United States and abroad.

Mark Carbone
drums

Mark Carbone, a drummer from Atlanta, has been influenced by a wide range of genres, including Jazz, Rock, R&B, and Americana. His diverse musical interests have led to collaborations with artists like Dale Watson, Brent Hinds of Mastodon, and Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics. Carbone has performed nationally and internationally, with favorite venues including Atlanta's Tabernacle and New York's Blue Note. His drumming has appeared on TV shows such as "Suits," "The Originals," and "Iconoclasts," and on podcasts like "Freakonomics." When not performing, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons in Atlanta.

KG Fletcher
vocals

“The Singing Author,” KG Fletcher, lives in her very own frat house in Atlanta, GA with her husband Ladd and three sons. As a singer/songwriter she became a recipient of the “Airplay International Award” for “Best New Artist” showcasing original songs at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN. She earned her BFA in theater at Valdosta State University, and has traveled the world professionally as a singer/actress.

KG is a hopeless romantic. When she’s not writing or on the road singing, she’s probably at home day dreaming about her swoony book boyfriends, or arranging a yummy charcuterie board while sipping red wine and listening to Frank Sinatra.

Douglas Jacobs
guitar

Douglas Jacobs is an Atlanta-based guitarist/songwriter. Playing guitar since an early age and, though mostly a selftaught musician, Douglas did attend the famed Musicians Institute in Hollywood CA where he studied composition. Douglas has been involved in writing and producing music since the early 90’s. During that time, he worked with many Atlanta notables including Tim Smith (Jellyfish, Sheryl Crow) and Scott Patton (Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles). Douglas is well versed in many musical styles including funk, heavy metal, country, pop, classical and blues. Aside from guitar, he also plays mandolin, drums, bass guitar, and lap steel. Lately branching out, he has recently penned an original stage production and is currently working on his first novel.

Shawn Megorden
vocals

Shawn Megorden is thrilled to be singing with Almost Elton John! She lives in Carrollton GA. with her husband Kent, two children & two grandchildren. You can download her album Cover Girl on Spotify and Apple Music. National tours; Fran - Promises Promises, Lead singer - American Jukebox and Heart Strings 101. Grizabella - CATS, Lead singer - Leader of the Pack, Lead vocalist - Smokey Joe's Café, Erma - Anything Goes, Ramona - Della’s Diner, Lead vocalist - Johnny Mercer, Soprano - South City Voices, Featured vocalist with The Atlanta Pops. When not performing, she teaches dance and musical Theatre at Carrollton Center for the Arts.

Trygve Myers
bass

Trygve Myers, a versatile touring and session bassist hailing from Atlanta, GA, is not only a skilled musician but also an accomplished writer and artist. As a North Georgia University bass performance graduate, Trygve gained national recognition as part of the "Fiddleheads" on America's Got Talent, showcasing their unique bluegrass renditions of pop covers. His impressive resume includes touring with renowned acts like Sam Burchfield, Noah Gundersen, David Lee Murphy, and Noah Guthrie, solidifying his presence in the music industry.

Jevares C. Myrick
vocals

Jevares Myrick is a New York-based Broadway Actor and Composer in The Book of Mormon on Broadway. He has recently composed/orchestrated “6888: The Musical”, “Illa/ Once Upon A Rhyme”, “Greenwood,” “Beautiful Hair,” “The New Girl,” “The Earth Remembers.” BROADWAY AND NATIONAL TOUR CREDITS include The Book of Mormon Latter Day and Jumamosi Tours. REGIONAL THEATRE CREDITS: Smokey Joe's Café, All Night Strut, Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Grease, Ragtime, Sweet Charity, Aint Misbehavin’, Sophisticated Ladies, and many more. TELEVISION/FILM CREDITS: The Originals. He's a Five-time Suzi Bass Award Nominee (2 wins). Ovation Award recipient. Jevares has been featured on BroadwayWorld.com and Playbill.com.

Pat Strawser
keyboards

Pat began his music education in Athens, Georgia, with classical piano lessons in 1985. The vibrant music scene of Athens inspired him start his first band, Volaré, in 1993. Volaré blended an unique mix of fusion, progressive rock, and jazz, and released The Uncertainty Principle in 1997, achieving critical acclaim with an international audience. Since then he’s worked with Otis Redding, Jr., John Berry, Davis Causey, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience, and the progressive rock group French TV. He is also a prolific songwriter and composer, with seven fulllength albums, including four CDs. His music is on Bandcamp, YouTube, and Spotify.