San Francisco native Ryan Gordon has been playing bass for 25 years. As a bassist, composer, producer etc., Gordon has recorded/performed with five Grammy winners. ‘The Bad Shepherd’ (2024) by Geo Santini, with an original score by Ryan Gordon, is top 10 on Amazon Prime Video ‘New Releases’ and peaked on #7 on the iTunes preorder chart. Gordon is also producing a critically acclaimed musical album for the San Francisco Bay Area Theater Co.
Morgan Harrison, born May 12th 2003, from Sacramento, California, has been singing and composing for his entire life, as well as playing piano for seventeen years, and saxophone for eight. Versed in many different styles including jazz, fusion, and pop, Harrison grew up mainly listening to classical music and R&B. Currently a musician at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Harrison’s inspirations include McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Wayne Shorter, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, George Duke, and Weather Report.
Bay Area native and multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Genesis Valentine got her start in music at the age of 4. Valentine is known for her heavy hitting backbeat, feel, exciting solos and captivating stick tricks. She has played for artists such as Madame Gandhi, The Onyx, opened for T - Pain and has recorded on 3 EPs and 1 album. Valentine has gone on tour across the country, playing for thousands of people. Currently, she is writing and producing her own music while also performing with Cardboard People, Sang Matiz and Marjè to name a few. Punk Black named her amongst 8 ‘dope ass musicians to look out for in 2024.’
Come vibe with us at the High 5ive Rooftop Bar in lovely Oakland, CA!
Sunday, April 7, 3pm-7pm
