LaRHONDA STEELE grew up in Oklahoma in a musical environment. Both of her parents sing and her father also played drums. She followed her mother’s lead by singing Gospel in church and remembers their small Baptist congregation as an excellent setting for her first public singing appearance at age 13. Since moving to Portland about 10 years ago, LaRhonda has developed her skills by performing with a variety of groups, such as the Norman Sylvester Band, Kita Montgomery, the Ken DeRouchie Band, the No deLay Band, "Linda Trotta and Out of The Blue”, and Obo Addy’s modern American Jazz-African High Life group. LaRhonda is a professional in high demand, and sings regularly with a variety of artists including many listed above, as well as The LaRhonda Steele Band. In 2004, LaRhonda and Linda teamed up again, and she joined Linda Rossi and Friends.

KEN BREWER grew up playing guitar and piano, studying Music Education at the University of Bridgeport. His desire to teach music gave way to his passion for performance, playing with a variety of musical groups and moving to the Bay Area in 1980. He joined a pop band traveling the west coast, eventually settling in eastern Oregon. Hooking up with the rock band Tukannon, Ken traveled extensively throughout the western states and Canada. Portland became home in the mid 80s where Ken became an integral part of the local blues scene, working with many notable artists such as The Norman Sylvester Band, Paul DeLay, Ellen Whyte and Robbie Laws. A sound engineer as well as performer, he continues to play regularly at blues clubs in Portland. Interested in spirituality, Ken played and sang at the Unity Church of Lake Oswego for a time, then joined Linda Rossi & Friends at Portland Center for Spiritual Living in 2005.

JIM SOLBERG grew up in Richland, Washington and came from a musical family. He began playing music at the age of 9. Jim’s dad played clarinet and saxophone. His mom and brother both played piano and accordion. His first gig was at 12 years old with his dad’s band “The Polka Dots.” Since moving to Oregon, Jim has played and studied with some of the best musicians in the business. He has played many styles, recorded numerous albums and CDs with many bands, most recently “The Lloyd Jones Struggle” and “The Jim Mesi Band,” both very popular Portland-based R&B bands. While touring with The Lloyd Jones Struggle, the band opened in concert for BB King, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Dr. John and Charlie Musslewhite. Jim currently plays bass with the Swingline Cubs and others here in the Portland area. He enjoys performing locally, and graces Linda Rossi & Friends with his heart and soul as well as his venerable talent!

DON SHULTZ – A professional musician since 1973, Don began his drumming career at Lake Tahoe, performing locally with various rock bands. A transition to R&B led to a re-location to Monterey, California where his music studies continued at Monterey Peninsula College while performing locally with the Monterey Jazz Quintet. Changing styles again, a move to San Francisco, for a foray into the emerging punk rock genre. From punk to country music for 15 years, 5 on the road and as opening act for Sawyer Brown (the ’Buick’ tour). The past several years have been spent in Portland as a blues drummer. Don is the proud recipient of 4 OMuddy Awards’ from the Cascade Blues Association for recordings and performances with Duffy Bishop, Robbie Laws, and Rick Welter, as well as nominee for Obest blues drummer, 1998. Don is a versatile musician that is comfortable playing many styles. Teaching and building drums are additional interests. Don is currently teaching and performing in the Portland area. He joined Linda Rossi & Friends in 2006.