Kimberly is a native to San Diego and began singing at the age of 3! By 8 she had begun taking guitar lessons and soaked everything in like a sponge over a 15 year period. All through Kimberly’s school years she participated in Talent Shows and joined any musical groups she could find. Attending Grossmont High School, Kimberly was a member of the once famed Red Robe Choir and was also a member of their elite Ensemble group during her Junior and Senior years.
Some years after, Kimberly became the Guitarist and Female Lead Vocalist for a Top 40 Dance Group called ‘The Last Minute Band’. Within the group Kimberly perfected her musical craft while they performed together for 7 years. Kimberly, always being the adventure seeker and a risk taker decided to move to Anchorage, Alaska. After surviving the wilds for 5 years, she finally came to her senses and moved back to San Diego to defrost.
Of her newest role as RocKandy’s Female Lead Vocalist, Kimberly says she could not be happier in joining with such wonderful music professionals! She is enjoying the light-hearted, playful bantering within the group and the fast bonding that is developing between her and all of the members. Kimberly especially loves the high energy music that is RocKandy!
Joel hails from Philadelphia and has been playing the guitar which is his passion since the age of 8. He began playing and singing in the New Jersey clubs beach circuit at age 15. Moving to San Diego in 1978, Joel has performed with many top local band such as Scarlet and Baby Jane as well as touring and opening for national acts.
Joel provides a full dynamic spectrum and professional versatility that is RocKandy. Joel works in the finance field. He enjoys skiing, boating and trips to exotic places. Joel is very much a Sagittarius and who cares what his favorite color is, uhm blue.
Gear: 84 Strat, 72 Les Paul- into a Digitech 2112, Peavey 50/50 stereo power amp, BBE 882, Furman conditoner, 4X12 celestion greenback cabinet, yeah baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rhonda - Keyboardist and Vocals - has performed in a number of rock, new wave, and Top 40 bands since she was 15 years old. She grew up in a suburb of Detroit where she was trained in classical piano, flute, and sang in the church choir. Her unique talent on the keys combined with her well-blending vocals, make her stand out as an excellent component to the dynamics of RocKandy. “I love playing with RocKandy! They’re like a second family to me.We have incredible chemistry, contagious energy, and we bring out the best in each other personally and musically. I’m having the time of my life!” When Rhonda is not playing with the band, she works as a Recovery Room nurse.
Gear: Dual sets of XP-30 and XP-60 keyboard along with KC-500, KC-300 and KC-100 stereo mixing amplification.
Born in Memphis, Mark - RocKandy’s bass player/vocalist - has worked in a variety of bands stretching from Detroit and Denver to the West Coast. From Country Western to Surf, Rock and Punk, Mark’s bass lines have served as the backbone for a number of working bands for over 30 years. Locally he’s played Viejas, SeaWorld, The Belly Up, and Humphries over the last few years… backing up names like Gwen Bridges, Erin Payne, Elena Crockett, and Tracy Niles. Of RocKandy he says, “We’ve really got a great bunch of talented musicians who enjoy what they’re doing and get along extremely well”.
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BASSES: Gibson Thunderbird Bass, Gibson Explorer Bass, Ibanez Iceman Bass, Ibanez Ergodyne Bass, Rickenbacker 4001 Bass
AMPS: Trace Elliot AH 600 w/ Trace 4x10 and 2x15 cabinets, Gallien Krueger 1001RB w/GK 2x10 + 1x15 Cabinets, Hartke 12” KickBack
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Born and raised in Southern California, Bret is the newest member of RocKandy and has taken them from playing in retirement home cirucuit to the hottest clubs in San Diego. When not visiting his parole agent, Bret owns a packaging company and is a professional photographer. Bret is an Aries and his favorite color is Rum and Coke.
