STRATAKATZ
Ms Jenni Leigh - Lead Vocals
Jenni Leigh combines the rockin' Texas-style blues made famous by the late great Stevie Ray Vaughn with the rock and roll edge of the most popular voices in the music industry including Susan Tedeschi, Melissa Ethridge,Bonnie Raitt, Sass Jordan, Koko Taylor, Janice Joplin, & more.
Jenni's style and personality as well as her God-given gifts are a welcome change from some of the "same ol - over the hill gang" groups that have become the staple in Dallas over the last few years.
Jeff Summers - Lead Guitar
Jeff, born in Washington, Mo - is the newest member of the band. His influences lie in the classic sounds of Jeff Beck and Gary Moore with the very modern edge of today’s most gifted guitarists. His talents include writing and production as well as mastering the licks of the most popular guitar players of our time. The skills that he displays compare to those of the creators of the “Gold Top” Les Paul guitar that he straps to his back.
Shannon Farris – Guitar/Vocals
Shannon, a native Texan, was the first member to join the band. His talents include multiple instruments as well as providing solid “live” sound experience. The rockin’ blues influences of the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughn convinced Shannon to convert from Bass player to guitar enthusiast, providing not only inspiration for the name of the band, but also the foundation.
Dave Porter - Drums
Dave grew up within 100 miles of Chicago, was raised on rock and blues, and has been playing drums for over 35 years. Studying with UNT instructors during the late eighties provided the structure to focus his natural talent and passion for playing the rockin'-blues style of Stratakatz's hard driving dance music.
Larry Ross – Bass/Vocals
Larry is the originator of the band. After attending many concert and club venues, most of his life, playing bass and performing onstage was a natural progression for him. He is also a Texas native, a veteran of the military as well as Husband, Father, and band mate.