Howard Starling and The GrooveYard Band

Alan Seville

Bass/Vocals

Alan has been playing bass since he was 11. Born in England, he has been a professional musician for most of his adult life. He has toured throughout the UK and Europe, backing such renowned artists as Gene Pitney, The Drifters and Del Shannon. His musical influences range from rock to reggae to jazz, pop and blues. He now calls North Texas home.

Howard Starling

Vocals/Lead Guitar/Slide/Harmonica

Howard has been playing guitar as long as he can remember. As a teenager, he started playing in bands around Florida, and was privileged to play with other young musicians, many of whom would later go on to form bands such as Lynard Skynard, Grinderswitch and The Henry Paul Band. His high energy style sets him apart from other blues players and as a result, has set The Grooveyard Band apart from other bands.

Brian Olivieri

Drums

Born and raised in New York, Brian started playing drums at 14. His musical influences include everything from rock and roll to jazz to fusion to blues to R&B. He was originally influenced by his father, who’s also an accomplished drummer. Brian won the Guitar Center “Drum Off” competition in 2000, competing in Houston among other finalists from Colorado, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma. In the spring of 2005, Brian completed a project with Brian Howe, of Bad Company, and Jeff Carlisi, Founder of ’38 Special.

Chuck Mayo

Keyboards

During his three decades as a professional musician, Chuck toured the U.S. and Canada throughout the 70's and 80's with various recording artists, show and dance bands including Rod Young (Hawaiian #1 recording artist, "Puka Shells"), Lloyd David Foster (Academy of Country Music New Male Vocalist of the Year nominee, "Blue Rendezvous," "I Can Feel the Fire") before settling down in Dallas. Performing frequently at local venues, Chuck has shared the stage with such greats as Roy Orbison, Ray Price, Gary Morris, Reba McEntyre and Freddy Fender.