Musical Guest “Seven One Nine” the Band

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719 Band Members:

Roland Brawner, Guitar, Vocals Khaleef Williams, keyboards, vocals

Paula Zimmerman, Vocals Ray Ratliff, vocals

Dan Walgreens, Drums, Vocals Scott Harrison, Bass, Vocals

The name of the band comes from the Colorado Springs area code. We wanted to highlight that there are good bands and musicians in Colorado Springs and not just the Denver area.

The 719s lead vocalist is Paula aka PBJ. Paula started her musical journey at a young age. A native Hawaiian, she was influenced by Israel Kamakawieo’ole, Na Leo Pilimehana, Keali’i Reichel, Gabby Pahinui, to Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder and the like.

She began singing with her mom around the house and graduated to singing a cappella with her sister and her childhood best friend at church. There she learned the art of harmonizing. In high school, she entered into two local talent show events called Brown Bags to Stardom. At the first event, she, her sister, and childhood best friend placed second. They were fortunate to compete against the local winners who went on to sing on the soundtrack of the film, group, “Tenderoni,” was produced by a little-known artist known by his nickname Baby Face. Their big hit on the soundtrack was called, “Baby I.”

Awarded a full music scholarship to the University of Hawaii, Paula has been a “band geek” most of her life.

She plays five instruments: flute, piccolo, tuba, sousaphone, and the alto saxophone, none of which she plays on stage…maybe one day. Paula’s joys include spending time with her sons, dogs, family and friends. She loves the outdoors and loves to entertain.

Dan is the drummer and loves playing music and performing. He started playing music when he was very young. Dan has played different genres from rock, country, smooth jazz, funk and RnB. He’s played music all over the United States and toured with great bands and events such as playing for former President George Bush and his family in Crested Butte and John McConnell; the owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets professional hockey team.

Roland Brawner is 719's guitar player, vocalist, multi-talented musician, composer and just a great guy -

¯ American professional musician, songwriter, composer, recording and performance artist.

¯ 35 years performance experience in music industry – nightclubs, cruise ship, submarines, concerts, community events, private parties, employer group events.

¯ Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rock, Blues and Reggae genres.

¯ Music producer, entertainment event promoter

¯ Recording Engineer

¯ CFO “Bands on the Sands, Inc ” Seven participating bands

¯ Community based philanthropy www.ellamae.org