Biographies

Band Members Biographies

Our band members are among the most talented in the industry. It would

be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.

Vicki Wyatt-Jones

(vocals, guitar, flute, harmonica, keyboard)

Vicki started in music at the age of 10. Grew up in a family of music, including marched in High School Marching band playing flute.

Music continued playing several instruments, guitar, piano, harmonica and violin.

Vicki took professional voice at the the Atlanta School of music and sang with the Sweet Adeline's in Atlanta for special performances.

Vicki continued my music education, music theory and taught music.

Through the years played for special & private events, with several bands, including Inquiring Minds. I performed in several local bars, private events, outdoor venues, restaurants in the 80's and continued to be a special guest flute player for other bands.

In 2011 started with a Trio Wyatt Group playing jazz in restaurants.

In 2013 Wyatt group now became in demand for private parties and later grew in

a full cover dancing band now known as THE WYATT BAND.

Joey Wray

(Lead Guitar & Vocals)

The year was "1967"...The 1st heart transplant recipient was in the

recover room, the 1st ATM was being installed, and Jimi Hendrix was burning up the guitar at the Monterey Pop Festival...Literally....and

Joey Wray was Born!

The gypsy woman was unavailable for comment, but it was clear that

a legend was born. Soon Joey began the journey to his destiny and started playing the guitar. Learning the music of the 60s and 70s he developed

a love for musical storytelling and the playing styles of Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Playing in a variety of bands covering all genres of music. While evolving into the music of the 80's & 90's, he also honed his skills as a performer. He became an entertainment exhibitionist, jumping

up on bar tops to rip out a blazing guitar solo.

As the millennium dawned, he found himself in Atlanta Georgia, a new world of entertainment possibilities. His new position with South Georgia's "The Wyatt Band" is one of love and enjoyment. Smoking guitar oriented music and soulful funk grooves are what Joey Wray brings to the table. So come to a show and strap yourself in for a ride on the wild side.

MIKE DUNCAN

(Drummer, Vocals)

I started classical training for percussion at the age of 12 in junior high school. ·

Selected to the All-City band in Orlando, Florida for two years running 1969 and 1970. ·

Moved to Indiana in 1971 - received a special merit honor award for percussion performance with the Indiana All State Band and Chorus in Indianapolis. ·

Worked professionally in night clubs and studio session work from 1973-1980 with the cover/original bands “Puzzle”, “Faze 3” and “Passage”. Also played drums on tracks original compositions and added vocals to my skill set. ·In Atlanta 2012, I worked with “Intrepid Souls” playing a diverse selection of cover classic rock band. Joined the Wyatt Band in 2014. My musical influences range the spectrum of contemporary music over the past 30 years from Ambrosia to Zappa. "All music is Devine” (Kurt Vonnegut, 1963).

CHRIS BARNHILL

Lead Vocal & Guitar

Whether Chris is Singing Rock Funk or R&B-Motown, Chris Barnhill makes every effort to do justice to the

artist's song, and takes pride in creating a similar "vibe" when performing a cover song. Chris was born/raised

in Tampa, Fla. and was drawn to music at an early age by watching TV programs like "The Midnight Special",

"Don Kirchner's Rock Concert", "Soul Train" , and even "Hee-Haw". These shows exposed Chris to various

musical genres, and to Al Green- Chris' male vocalist and biggest vocal influence.

Growing up in the 70's & 80's makes Chris partial to those decades musically, but he loves and appreciates

ALL Great music regardless of the era. Chris jointed his first Band (Off-Ramp) in 2022 and has been a

member of the Wyatt Band since 2022

JOEY MATHIS

Keyboard & Vocals

For as long as I can remember music has always been a big part of my life. I started taking piano lesson at

7 yrs old. My parents were both talented singers and musicians in Church who formed a gospel quartet.

We traveled the South for Church Homecomings and concerts where I received my exposure to playing and self

taught bass guitar to both small and large audiences. My musical journey took me on the road early in life

and I loved every minute of it!

* Studied Classical Piano - 9 7r

* Concert/Band in High School -6 yrs, which includes- French horn, Bassoon, Drums

*Recorded Gospel Album @ 15 yrs old

*President of High School Stage Band

*Served as Church Pianist

Played with many Rock/Country/Blues Cover Bands& Duo's in and around South and Central Georgia

*Southbound -Rock Band 1974-76

*Junkshun Band-Rock/Country 1979-1992

*Old School Band-Rock/Country 20022-2024

RICK DOUGLAS

Bass & Vocals

As a teenager honing his early guitar skills in forming a Gospel Group in middle Tennessee, the unexpected

departure of the group's bass player led Rick's dad the lead guitarist, to say, "Pick that thing up and see if

you can play it!". Three days later, the group performed in public with Rick play Bass.

From family bands playing country and southern rock in local dance halls and VFW lodges to

corporate dance bands playing throughout the southeast and opening for touring recording artists,

playing music has been both, Rick's hobby and therapy for over 50 years.

Influenced by bands that mixed musicianship and vocal abilities in live performances as well as they

recorded them, Rick is partial to the Eagles, Alabama, Crosby Stills & Nash and Journey...but enjoys

most all types of music played in good taste and not over-produced.

After moving to Georgia in 2008, Rick has played with number of local groups that led him an opportunity

as a bassist with The Wyatt Band in 2024

Band Members Biographies

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