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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 Vannelli

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 💃🥳

   

                  2025

JANUARY 2025

3rd - 5:30pm • JVille, OR               J Brothers

      Dos Mariposas  Winery​

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

        Talent Club

 

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

        Sound Lounge

 

31st - 5pm • Medford, OR              Mark & Jenn

         Dos Mariposas

 

FEBRUARY

2nd - 3pm • Central Pt., OR            Shabby Guy Jazz 

      Local Vine Wine Shop

 

7th - 5:30pm •  Central PT., OR      Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

     PRIVATE EVENT 

 

15th - 7pm • J-Ville, OR                  🌴Tobago Breeze

       Bella Union Bar

22nd - 7-10pm  • Ashland, OR       Rogue Suspects - The Girls

        Seven Feathers                               PRIVATE EVENT 

MARCH

8th - 4:OO-6pm • J-Ville, OR           Johnson Ambross Project

        Dos Mariposas

16th - 3pm • Central Pt., OR           J-Brothers

      Local Vine Wine Shop

30th - 3pm • Central Pt., OR           🌴Tobago Breeze

      Local Vine Wine Shop

APRIL

27th - 3pm • Central Pt., OR           Shabby Guy Jazz 

      Local Vine Wine Shop

 

MAY

4th -   - 2-4pm • Medford, OR          Johnson Ambross Project

         Daisy Creek Winery

10th -  7pm • J-Ville, OR                 Rogue Suspects

      South Stage Cellars

16th  -  7pm • J-Ville, OR                Rogue Suspects -B'day

      South Stage Cellars

 

17th - 8:00pm • J-Ville, OR             Rogue Suspects - Soul Rev  

 Dos Mariposas Vineyards.                         PRIVATE EVENT 

23rd - 7pm •  Gold Hill, OR             Rogue Suspects - Bonnie Raitt

       Del Rio Vineyards

28th - 5pm • Cent. Pt., OR               🌴Tobago Breeze

  Local Vine Wine Tasting 

30th - 6pm • Mefdford, OR            Rogue Suspects -  Bonnie Raitt

  Dos Mariposas Vineyard

31st - 6pm • Mefdford, OR             Rogue Suspects -  SMOOTH

 Rogue Jetboat Adventures

JUNE

1st - 2-4pm • JVille, OR                 J Brothers (w/Hopfinger)

      Daisy Creek Winery​

12th - 5pm • Phoenix, OR             Rogue Suspects - Bonnie Raitt

      Pheasant Fields Private

13th - 7pm • Medford, OR              Rogue Suspects - Soul Revu

         RoxyAnn Winery

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

           Azelia Park

18th - 6pm • Phoenix, OR               Rogue Suspects

Private Event Pheasant Fields

19th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects - Tina Turner

        OSF GreenShow

 

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

        Del Rio Vineyards

21st - 6:00 • Eagle Point, OR          Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

        Bayer Family Estate

25th - 5pm • Central Pt.                 J-Brothers

    Local Vines Wine Bar

26th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

        OSF GreenShow

JULY

1st - 6:30 • Ashland, OR               Rogue Suspects - Bonnie Raitt

        OSF GreenShow

4th - 7pm • Medford, OR                Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

       Dos Mariposas Vineyards

12th -  7pm • J-Ville, OR                 Rogue Suspects-Bonnie Raitt

      South Stage Cellars

 

17th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR               Rogue Suspects - Soul Revue

        OSF GreenShow

25th - 1:00pm • Brookings, OR     Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

           Azelia Park

AUGUST

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

         RoxyAnn Winery

7th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR               Rogue Suspects - Tina Turner

        OSF GreenShow

9th -  7pm • J-Ville, OR                 Rogue Suspects

      South Stage Cellars

28th - 7pm • Phoenix, OR               Rogue Suspects

     Pheasant Field Farms

SEPTEMBER

4th - 6:30 • Ashland, OR                Rogue Suspects - Aretha

        OSF GreenShow

6th -  7pm • J-Ville, OR                  Rogue Suspects

      South Stage Cellars

11th - 7pm • Phoenix, OR               Rogue Suspects

        Pheasant Field Farms

13th  - 5pm • Phoenix, OR             Rogue Suspects - Bonnie Raitt

    Bayer Family Estates

20th - 4pm • Klamath, OR             Rogue Suspects - Bonnie Raitt

    Lake of The Woods Resort  

OCTOBER

10th - 6pm • Medford, OR               Rogue Suspects

        RoxyAnn Winery

11th - TBD • Medford, OR               Rogue Suspects

         Ride for A Cause

 

NOVEMBER

7th- 6pm • Medford, OR                 Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

         RoxyAnn Winery

DECEMBER

26th- 6pm • Medford, OR             Rogue Suspects - SMOOTH

         RoxyAnn Winery

             

SEPTEMBR

 David  Bolen   ON DRUMS

​MARCH8th -  5:OOpm • J-Ville, OR             Johnson/Ambross Project        Daisy Creek

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VIDEOS

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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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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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