Andrea Weber Steckly – Violin, Vocals
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from University of Toronto, and a Master of Music in Performance from University of Western Ontario. She has played with the KW Symphony, the KW Musical Productions pit orchestra, and spent a decade as Concertmaster of the KW Chamber Orchestra, and most recently, is a member of The Doubtfires. Andrea is also involved in diverse styles of church music and notably, played in the worship band for Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay in 2009. She sometimes fiddles at square dances, and has played her electric violin in classic and Celtic rock bands. Andrea has extensive experience teaching violin and piano.
Website: www.andreaviolin.com
Joe Orlando – Upright Bass, Guitar, Percussion
As a working bass player, Joe has performed and recorded with many artists and bands in styles ranging from Pop/Rock to Jazz to Latin. Joe has been the bass player for Double Exposure, Coming Of Age, and most recently, Lipstick Scream, The Doubtfires, and a variety of freelance work including playing in the pit orchestra for several musical theatre productions. Joe mentors new generations of musicians as a private instructor, teaching bass and guitar in his studio. He is currently the bass instructor at the University of Guelph. Joe has a Diploma in Applied Music from Mohawk College, and has studied with Willie Jarvis, Mike Farquarson and Steve Wallace.
Website: www.joeorlando.ca
Carrie Guse – Lead Vocals
Carrie has been active in the Christian music scene in Southern Ontario for many years as a church Worship Leader and sought-after guest vocalist. She has performed in hundreds of concerts, on television, and in many, many church services! John B. Miller and Friends is pleased to have her as part of our lineup this year.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carriejguse