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Halo Effect
Description
Halo Effect is a high energy Classic Rock cover Band. Four individuals with a passion for music that goes back as far as we can remember. We bring that passion to the stage every time we play ~ while continually adding new material.
Who is Halo Effect?
Jim Loutzenhiser Lead Vocals
Jim has been in several local Bands around San Diego~ Rocket Surgery~ and Breezin to name a couple. Jim brings his incredible vocal talents~ and stage presence to lead this high energy Classic Rock Band.
Gavin O Hara Lead Guitar~ backing Vocals
Gavin has been in the San Diego music scene for over 30 years. He brings his articulate talent to this Band~ with never ending Guitar knowledge always ready to shred some tasty leads.
John Flood Drums
John has a wide range of influences including Frank Zappa~ Peter Gabriel~ Gary Burton~ Charlie Shoemake~ Milt Jackson~ and Fela Kuti. San Diego based Percussionist John has spent many years in a multitude of projects~ programs~ and performances. He has collaborated with various dance companies~ and choreographers~ has performed in theatrical productions~ and has traveled~ and played with traditional drummers in Ghana~ West Africa. One of Johns highlights was when he performed as the featured soloist with the San Diego Symphony under the direction of Jung Ho Pak in David Ward-Steinman's "Millennium Dances". John has a Master of Arts degree in Music Performance from the University of Ca~ San Diego. He was also the director of Percussion~ and African Ensembles~ as well as a lecturer in various courses at SDSU. Currently John is busy working on original vibraphone compositions based on world music experiences. He is a freelance percussionist~ vibraphonist~ and playing with Halo Effect.
Mike Harper Bass Guitar~ backing vocals.
Mike has been in the local music scene for around 7 years. Mike has a passion for listening~ and playing live music. Influences are Getty Lee~ Dennis Dunaway~ Billy Sheehan~ and more. Mike loves to perform~ and brings his energy to the stage every time.