BIG CITY SOUL
Big City Soul: The Story
How We Got Here
Founded in 2011, Big City Soul has been bringing the Soul to the City ever since. There have been a few lineup changes over the years, but what hasn't changed is the strong musicianship and the focus on great music. With a 3-piece horn section and two lead vocalists, the energy is high and the crowd is jumpin'.
Band Members
Terry Raible
Lead Singer
Terry has been with Big City Soul since January 2011. He's sung and recorded in a number of bands since his early days on the Vancouver music scene. Bands like Chicago and Blood Sweat and Tears are huge influences. Being on stage and playing the wide variety of music that BCS plays is truly a dream come true for this veteran performer.
Joani Bye
Lead Singer
Joani has been a part of the Vancouver music scene since her mid teens, performing on TV, in theatre, with bands, and in the studio as an in-demand session singer. Her voice has been heard on albums by Cher, INXS and Bon Jovi, to name a few, as well as on countless jingles. She’s excited to be joining the energy that is Big City Soul!
Michael Toth
Guitar
Michael Toth performed regularly with two professional bands, the "Handley Page Group", and "Steelback," before becoming a high school music teacher. Having missed the joy of live performance, Michael has paired up with "Big City Soul", wherein he has many opportunities to solo and enjoy the groove of classic R&B.
Johan Worst
Bass
Johan was Dutch born, but was raised and went to school in Vancouver. One of the founding members of the band, music has been his life since his early teens. On electric bass and double bass, he's played every kind of music North America has to offer but his favourites now are Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and Classical.
Dan Bechard
Keys
Dan cut his teeth in garage bands and jam house bands around Metro Vancouver. A huge fan of Santana, Deep Purple, Black Crowes and a wide range of influences, he loves playing the screaming Hammond and soulful Rhodes.
Steve Webb
Drums
Steve is Vancouver raised, and has found that everything makes a sound if it's tapped on for a bit. He always loves playing with this band and enjoys the Big City Soul workout!
Kevin Lee
Trumpet
Kevin loves all aspects of making music and teaching the art of making music. He performed, recorded and toured with much-loved band Skaboom, and has done session work for several commercials, movie and television scores, and record projects. As a teacher, his students have received recognition across North America.