CB Radio grew out of a shared love of improvisation, groove, and the unexpected. What began as a duo has grown into a flexible musical project that brings together an ever-changing mix of musicians and special guests from across the country, from New Orleans and Nashville to Northern California and beyond.
Depending on the show, the duo may expand with trombone, sax, guitar, soulful vocals, and other unexpected additions that keep every performance new and eclectic.
Members of CB Radio have played various stages and festivals including Hangtown Music Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, For the Funk of It, Bayou Rendezvous, and Meyers Mountain Music, as well as venues throughout California and Nevada. Whether it's an intimate duo set or a full-blown musical adventure, you never quite know where CB Radio will take you.
Core Members
Chad Laurence (keys, vocals): Chad Laurence is the creative force behind CB Radio, bringing together jazz, funk, soul, and improvisation with a knack for taking things in unexpected directions. His playing is rooted in a love of groove and exploration, moving effortlessly between laid-back jazz, New Orleans-inspired funk, and more adventurous musical territory. Whether he's behind the keys or leading the musical direction of the group, Chad brings curiosity, energy, and a sense of play to every performance.
Brian Atkins (drums, percussion, vocals): Brian Atkins lays down the foundation that keeps CB Radio moving. With a rhythmic style that is both tight and exploratory, Brian brings the groove while leaving plenty of room for the music to breathe and evolve. His ability to lock in with the band while responding in the moment makes him an essential part of the CB Radio sound.
Supporting Cast
Andy Voelkel (trombone): Andy Voelkel brings a soulful, funky edge to CB Radio, adding warmth, swagger, and a whole new dimension to the band's sound. His trombone playing can lock into a deep groove, add a punch of brass, or take the music in an unexpected direction. You may recognize him from his work with Mescalito, Bison, and Drought Relief.
Andy Hatch (sax): Andy Hatch brings a versatile horn sound to CB Radio, moving between deep, rumbling tones of the baritone and tenor sax. His playing adds soulful melodies, dancable lines, and plenty of personality to the mix, whether he's settling into a groove or pushing the music somewhere unexpected. You may also recognize Andy from his work with Bison.
CB Radio also welcomes a rotating cast of talented guest musicians who join the band for select performances. With musicians coming from different musical backgrounds and places across the country, these guest appearances bring something new and unexpected to the lineup from show to show.