The Band






Mark Belshaw
Saxophone, guitar, keyboards, flute, vocals
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Mark is best known for blistering sax solos that he delivers both on the stage and the dance floor. A truly versatile musician, Mark adds vocals, keyboard, guitar and flute to bring melody, harmony and depth to First Call's rock, pop and jazz song list. Over the years, Mark's many talents and skillful ear have landed him spots on tour in the US, Canada and Asia.

John Mallare
Guitar and vocals
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John's extensive experience in live and studio performance gives him a professional polish that has carried through his long and distinguished musical career. His precise guitar riffs and soulful voice are ever-present in First Call music.

Ricky Lux
Drums and vocals
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Ricky's backbeat anchors each First Call number, seamlessly flowing from genre to genre. Always ready for the task at hand, Ricky brings pride, passion and joy to every performance. Anything for the song is his mantra.

Tony Yates
Bass and vocals
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For decades, Tony has been a highly regarded musician in the Bay Area famous for his bass slapping styles and rhythms. Tony's solid vocals and his original wit and humor make every First Call show unique and entertaining.

Jesse Mejia
Percussion
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Jesse has applied his wide and impressive talents to Latin Jazz, R&B, Disco, Rock, Reggae and Tex Mex genres. In addition to joining the Flamenco jazz group Gypsy Tribe, Jesse has shared the stage with The Braxton Brothers, Boney James, Joyce Cooling and Ray Obiedo, as well as a variety of local Bay Area groups.
First Call Hall of Fame
These members of the First Call Hall of Fame aren't just multi-talented and respected musicians who can play almost any style of music, they are our friends and brothers forever.

Harold Martin
Bass guitar, vocals

Dave Petrucci
Guitar, keyboards, vocals

Patrick Hennessy
In memorium
