Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx

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Name: Lindy Dobbins
Instrument(s): Vocals & Guitars
lindy@lindydobbins.com

Born just outside of Asheville and raised in Charlotte, Lindy is a North Carolina native with over ten years of professional experience at the age of twenty-six. Singing before she could talk and writing songs in early childhood, Lindy had her first professional experience in a recording studio at the age of seven, but she did not begin to seriously pursue her interest in performing and songwriting until her early teens. It was not until her college years that she began writing the songs which would first establish her musical style and become frequent requests at the weekly professional performances which served as her primary means of employment while earning a degree.

Lindy credits a broad spectrum of artists with having had an influence on her musical style, the most prominent of which include Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, The Beatles, Ani DiFranco and The Black Crows, but having had a broad musical upbringing, Lindy remains very much her own woman in her original stylings as well as in her interpretation of other artists work. Performing is something which comes very naturally to Lindy, and her comfort and ease with her audience is inviting enough to not only draw a crowd, but keep them in their seats as well as bring them back for repeat appearances.

Name: Dave Starr
Instrument(s): Drums & Percussion
dave@lindydobbins.com

Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Dave Starr (a.k.a., Wildstar) is a seasoned vet in the music business who recently moved into Charlotte. He began playing drums professionally right out of high school in '83. Since starting his music career Dave has performed with many bands and solo artists and even has experience with plays and commercials.

Dave toured with Color Me Badd in the early 90's, played on black Saxophone soloist Najee' 2003 album and also opened up for late 80's artist Teena Marie.

Dave is also a composer and producer with credits spanning Hip-hop, R&B, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Folk, as well as Orchestrations. His inspiration comes from a very wide range of musicians which include Sting, Phil Collins, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Lenny White, Van Halen, Yes, Santana, Danny Elfman, JohnWilliams, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendricks, Quincy Jones and more.

"I have an open mind to all music. Whether writing or playing, it's always cool to try something new."

Name: John Christenbury
Instrument(s): Bass
john@lindydobbins.com

A Charlotte, NC native, John has been involved with music in some way shape or form for most of his life. Starting with the usual grade school music programs he expanded his talents and picked up the guitar around age 10. Music was more of a background interest until toward the end of college for John when he added yet again to his musical skills by picking up the bass guitar, joining his first band and playing around the Charlotte music scene. Fast foward a few years and a few bands and you find him helping fill the rhythm section of The Red Velvet Manx, the backing band behind Lindy.

John says his inspirations come from his brothers record collection growing up, but identifies with Brian Marshall of Creed and Alter Bridge as a great example of 'working the song, not over-working it'. Something John strives to bring to the group.