About the Band
Dream and the Dreamer has been voted Best Band in Nevada County five times since 2011! Between their accupella intros and their big time Rock & Roll endings there is a plethora of musical notes to take in. The band may start out with their acoustic accoutrements but sooner or later they will give way to the electrifying guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and percussion the band uses to emulate the songs you know and love. Whether it's Country, Blues, Funk or Rock & Roll, you'll sing along, you'll dance... and if you haven't heard the song before, it's an original with a Latin groove, Reggae beat or R&B feel so infectious you'll be singing and dancing along before it's over!
Beau Askew
DRUMS
Beau has been gigging and teaching profession-ally for over 10 years. He has performed in clubs, theaters and music festivals around the US. His musical interest started at an early age on keyboard and guitar. Raised in a family of artists and teachers, Beau is dedicated to sharing his love of music.
Brian Waag
KEYBOARDS
AND VOCALS
As a kid, Brian was trained in classical piano. But he quickly decided that what he really wanted was to play Rock & Roll! As a member of various club bands in the 80's, he played the famous Troubadour in L.A. among other venues. He loves to get a crowd dancing!
Ray Laflin
Jeff Marshall
FOUNDER, GUITAR
AND LEAD VOCALS
Ray is a an accomplished guitarist, a classically trained pianist, drummer and a songwriter with over 200 songs to his name, many of which the band performs weekly. He is well versed in Latin, Reggae and Rock & Roll, and been lead singer in several bands in the area. He performs both solo and with his band.
BASS
AND VOCALS
Jeff picked up his first guitar at the age of 10, took some lessons and was off giggin! He picked up a bass at 16 for a 50’s & 60’s Rock band, and from there it was on to Classic Rock and Blues bands in Santa Cruz (where he's from). He retired from FedEx several years ago and now music is his full time job, which he loves!
Kit Bailey
PERCUSSION
Kit began playing snare drum in a bagpipe band and school ensembles. Since 1988, he has percussed all over California for big bands, orchestras, ensembles, jazz combos, musical theater and Rock bands. He has studied a wide range of World Music styles to round out his playing (and teaching) of drums and percussion.