beth schafer

John Marsden - music director, keyboards, vocals, minutiae manager

John has been Beth's right hand for over 15 years and is a major force in her evolution both in recording and performance. Beth and John have a terrific collaborative production process and just love to play and sing together. John has also produced and engineered many great artists like Orleans, Arturo Sanduval and Charlie DeChant. He also produces, scores and arranges music for TV, film and theme parks. John is responsible for the band tradition of consuming a big salad and a bottle of Pinot Grigio before a show. A first-class mensch, John is very often the point of contact for our host venues.
 

Bill "Giff" Gifford - Bass, vocals, stage antics

Giff is a one of a kind musician. He's got some serious "skills." An awesome groove machine on bass, this guy then opens his mouth to sing and you can't decide which talent is more impressive. A self-described freak who can actually play the bass part to "Brick House" and sing it simultaneously, Giff adds a fantastic dimension to Beth's shows. Since the band went wireless, Giff no longer feels bound to the stage. If you are in the audience, you may meet him right in the middle of a song as he will come down and hang out where the action is!
 

Randy Nichols - Drums, Vocals

Randy's discography is long and extensive. He has drummed and sung on albums by Yanni, Eddie Money, Orleans, Back Street Boys and thousands of tv and radio commercials. But what we love about Randy even more than his rock solid groove and incredible vocal range, is his sweetness. We haven't figured out how to make Randy mad yet. No matter what comes his way, his smile will light up a room and warm your heart.
 

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