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R&B  •  FUNK. •  JAZZ  •  BLUES  •  ROCK •  COUNTRY  •  POP  •   LATIN   •  and more

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                          ABOUT


Mr. Bolen is the founder of one the world's most popular contemporary jazz groups, Reverse Dunk.   The band features internationally acclaimed musicians, Joel Clifft (keys) and Vlad Colesnicov (guitars).   Through social media the band reached over 4 million people, amassed 210,000+ joyful fans who follow in more than 140+ countries.  In 2020, he formed, Tobago Breeze, a steel drum fronted island spiced jazz, r&b, calypso, and latin flavored band that features an energetic percussion foundation and a cast of outstanding musicians including trumpeter, Tom Poole (Malo, Etta James, others).  As a producer, Mr. Bolen has recently recorded four new CDs for the group.  The releases are scheduled for Spring 2023. This group has about 50,000 followers.

Furthermore, he  has performed at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Monterey Blues Festival, Britt Festival as well as with Grammy nominated artists  like multi-platinum selling rock and jazz guitarist Craig Chaquico (Jefferson Starship) and singer songwriter Jack Johnson.   In the contemporary jazz group, RazzaMoJazz, which David co-founded, he was joined with Grammy-Award winning saxist Brandon Fields (Tower of Power, Rippingtons),  and famed guitarist Jeff Pevar (David Foster, David Crosby, Kenny Loggins, Ray Charles to name just a few).   David has performed with many diverse acts such as Brazilian pop star Dandara (Montreaux Jazz  Festival) as well as surf/country guitar legend Nokie Edwards (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, The Ventures). As an opener, David has also shared the stage with superstar artists Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael McDonald, Maceo Parker, Rick Springfield, Gino Vinelli and Peter Frampton.  David performs with renown choral arranger, composer Dr. Kirby Shaw in the Jeffesrson State Choral Coalition.  David's services have also been engaged with Americana roots singer/songwriter MATIA.  Her band includes rock legends, Kenny Mazur(Robert Palmer), Steve Robbins (Robert Palmer, Irene Cara, Ashford & Simpson, Special EFX, many more) ,and Jon Woodhead (Leon Russel, Ace, Dave Koz).  Other groups David performs with are  light rock group, Jeff K & OverTones.  You may have also seen him with  R&B super group, Souliverse feat. musical director and keyboardist, John Taylor (Rick Astley,  DeBarge, Expose, Cirque Du Soleil) or even with the classic rock group, The Rogue Suspects.

"...the rock-solid rhythm section of David Bolen on drums..."

                                   -  Mail Tribune 

 

Mr. Bolen  is also an award-winning author, speaker, and executive coach. His books have been published internationally.  He has traveled worldwide and has lived in Africa and Europe.

   

       For more visit: LifeCEO.org

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GROOVE  •  MUSICAL  •  VERSATILE  •  DYNAMIC  •  POCKET •  FINESSE  •  TEAM PLAYER

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🌴 Tobago Breeze Party Band 💃🥳

   

                  2024

 

MARCH 

7th - 5:00pm • J-Ville,  OR              Dirk Price Trio

             Private Event

MAY

 

3rd - 6:00 • Talent, OR                     Rogue Suspects - The Girls

           Paschal Winery

11th - 4:00 • Greenspngs, OR         Rogue Suspects - The Girls

            Private Event

17th - 6:00pm • Medford, OR         Rogue Suspects-Tina Turner 

             RoxyAnn Winery

18th - 6:00pm • ShadyCve, OR       Bolen & Rogue Supects LIte

            Private Event

23rd - 5:00pm • Medford,  OR         Dirk Price Trio

             Margaritaville Bowl

24th - 5:30pm • Ashland,  OR        The Shabby Guys Jazz

             Belle Fiore Winery

30th - 5:00pm • Medford,  OR         Dirk Price Trio

             Margaritaville Bowl

 

JUNE

2nd - 4:00pm • Medford,  OR        🌴Tobago Breeze

        Dos Mariposas Vineyard

7th - 6:00pm • Talent, OR                 Rogue Suspects- Soul Revue

         Paschal Winery

13th - 6:30pm • Ashland, OR           Rogue Supects - The Girls

         OSF Green Show

15th - 6:00pm • Medford, OR            Rogue Suspects- Soul Revue

   Private Event-Fry Farms

20th.- 5:00pm - 8pm                        Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

Private Event-Pheasant Fields

22nd - 6:00pm • J-Ville, OR              Rogue Suspects - The Girls

       South Stage Cellars

27th - 6:00pm • Ashland, OR          🌴Tobago Breez

         RoxyAnn Winery                   Mederi  Foundation Fundraiser

28th - 6:00pm • Medford, OR         Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

         RoxyAnn Winery

29th6:00pm • Ashland,  OR        🌴Tobago Breeze

             Private Event

JULY

 

11th - 5:00pm • Medford,  OR        CANCELLED

             Margaritaville Bowl

12th6:00pm • Talent,  OR           🌴Tobago Breeze

  Naumes Suncrest Winery

18th - 7:00pm • Phoenix, OR.         Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

       Phesant Field Farms

 

19th - 6:00 • Talent, OR                   Rogue Suspects - The Girls

         Paschal Winery 

20th - 6:00pm • J-Ville, OR              Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

         South Stage Cellars

23rd - 6:00pm • Grants Pass,OR     Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

        Concerts In The Park

26th - 6:00pm • Gold Hill, OR          Rogue Suspects - Tina Turner

         Del Rio Vineyards

 

AUGUST

11th - 1:00pm • Brookings, OR      Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

           Azelia Park

15th - 6:30pm • Ashland, OR          Rogue Suspects - Tina Turner

         OSF Green Show

16th - 6:00pm • Talent, OR.             Rogue Suspects - The Girls

         Paschal Winery 

 

23rd- 6:00pm • Gold Hill, OR.          Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

    Del Rio Vineyards & Winery 

30th - 5:30pm • Ashland,  OR          The Shabby Guys Jazz

             Belle Fiore Winery

31st - 2:00pm • Medford,  OR          The Shabby Guys Jazz

  Harry & David Outlet Store

SEPTEMBER

6th -  6:00pm • Talent, OR                 Rogue Suspects - The Girls

      Naumes Vineyards

8th - 4:00pm • Medford, OR              Dirk Price Trio

  Dos Mariposas Vineyards

14th - 6:00pm • Medford, OR         Rogue Suspects - The Girls

      Private Wedding Event

19th - 6:30pm • Ashland, OR         Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

        OSF Green Show

20th - 6:00pm • Talent, OR.           Rogue Suspects - Tina Turner

         Naumes Vineyards

 

27th - 6:00pm • Talent, OR            Rogue Suspects - Tina Turner

        Paschal Winery

OCTOBER

3rd - 6:30pm • Ashland, OR          Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

        OSF Green Show

4th - 7pm • Grants Pass, OR          Rogue Suspects - The Girls

        Art Along The Rogue

11th - 4:00-6pm • JVille, OR         J Brothers

         Daisy Creek Winery​

23rd - 4pm • Cent. Pt., OR             Rogue Suspects

          Private Event                        (Hummingbird Winery)

25th - 6:00pm • Medford, OR         Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

         RoxyAnn Winery

26th - 7pm • Ashland, OR             Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

           Elks Club

27th - 2pm • Cent. Pt., OR             J Brothers

          Hummingbird Winery

NOVEMBER

2nd - 7pm • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects - The Girls

           Elks Club

15th- 7pm • Ashland, OR            Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

           Elks Club

29th -8pm, Medford,  OR              Rogue Suspects - The Girls

        Grape Street Grill

30th - 7pm • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects - The Girls

           Elks Club

DECEMBER

1st - 3:00-5pm • JVille, OR           🌴Tobago Breeze Trio

  Dos Mariposas Vineyards 

20th - 7pm • Medford, OR              Rogue Suspects - Soul Revu

           RoxyAnn Winery

21st - 4:00-6pm • JVille, OR         J Brothers

        Relik  Winery​

27th - 8:00pm • Medford, OR         Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

        Grape Street Grill

31st - 8pm • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects - NYE Show

           Elks Club

                  2025

JANUARY 2025

17th -8:00 • Talent,, OR                 Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

        Talent Club

 

24st - 8:00 • Grants Pass, OR         🌴Tobago Breeze

        Sound Lounge

25th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

        Private Event

JUNE

5th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

        OSF GreenShow

15th - 1:00pm • Brookings, OR      Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

           Azelia Park

19th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR             Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

        OSF GreenShow

 

20th - 6:00 • Gold Hill, OR            Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

        Del Rio Vineyards

AUGUST

1st - 6:30pm • Medford, OR          Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

         RoxyAnn Winery

             

SEPTEMBR

 David  Bolen     ON DRUMS

VIDEOS

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REVERSE DUNK
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REVERSE DUNK: Soar To The Sky

 

  One Life Certainly Matters, YOURS!  

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REVERSE DUNK: Merky Blue
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REVERSE DUNK
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ  ARTISTS
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"Together We Heal"  Mederi Benefit Concert Video
REVERSE DUNK: Up 

Dreams are best fulfilled when we follow our passion, not when we seek acknowledgement  for attaining a stated goal.

REVERSE DUNK: Lift Your Heart 
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PHOTOS

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Enhancing The Rhythm of Your Life!
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