With electrifying energy and a golden voice, Kelsey has been wowing audiences all her life.
This beautiful “triple threat” hails from Seattle where she first stepped on the stage at the tender age of five – as the spunky orphan Molly in the beloved Tony Award-winning musical Annie. But it wasn’t a “Hard-Knock Life” for Kelsey, rather a Hard-Work one as she went on to star in over 30 stage productions. Madison Avenue also came calling and she’s appeared in over a dozen major television commercials. Doors opened left and right for this sparkling young lady but she found her home with the Vocal Trash family.
Kelsey lives in Fort Worth, Texas where she helps lead the Vocal Trash Band – a dream come true in all ways for this vivacious talent and loving spirit.
Steve was born in West Texas, kid brother to three fantastic sisters. He remembers there was always music playing in the house – from Jazz to pop. Steve’s Dad played drums in the 40’s and 50’s and this most certainly influenced this budding musician. Steve says, “I enjoyed every style of music, but there was just something about the Big Band sound that really fired up my imagination.”
Steve pursued drums throughout school, both in organized and informal groups. And once he caught the entertaining bug, it was full speed ahead. Of course, it also didn’t hurt that Steve realized it was also a great way to impress girls!
His prowess on the drums soon led to mastery of the piano, trumpet, bass, and harmonica. As for his vocal talents, Steve downplays his abilities and considers himself a musician first. No matter, his many fans agree - Steve is a stand out front man and vocalist.
But it is his heart that is perhaps his greatest asset. He says, “I have enjoyed a lifetime of love, laughter, and music. We’re all here to grow, share, and care. Without purpose, what is the point? I am grateful to have a Purpose.”
- Vocal Trash does all of their recording in house at their studio in Richland Hills TX
- Steve is an accomplished photographer and takes all of VT’s official photos
- VT performed at Madison Square Garden.
- Larry Graduated from OU.
- Kelsey Rae's birthday Is June 16, 1978.
- Kelsey turned down the Mickey Mouse club, the same year as Britney and Justin, to pursue a call back on Broadway for the musical "Gypsy".
- Josh is also director of music for a church in Austin TX and he has produced many indie recording albums.
- Steve Linder's birthday is May 18, 1962
- Steve graduated with a degree in percussion performance.
- Kelsey also enjoys doing Bikram yoga.
- Josh Caldwell's birthday is September 26, 1985. He lives in Austin TX and has played guitar, bass, drums, and piano for 13 years. Visit Josh on MySpace!
- Larry Parish's birthday is August 21, 1984. He lives in Arlington TX and has played guitar for 7 years. Visit Larry on MySpace!
- VT tries to only use recycled material on stage (including a gas can guitar and a milk urn bass)... Go green!!!
- Chris graduated from broadcasting school.
- Chris Beck's birthday is December 30, 1970. He lives in Abilene TX and has played drums for 23 years. Visit Chris on MySpace!
- Charles and Anthony also perform for the Houston Rockets.
- Anthony, aka beast, also teaches dance in Houston TX.
- Steve once played on stage with the late, Jazz great Maynard Ferguson
- Kelsey was honored to sing our National Anthem at a Seattle Seahawks game – a rare feat for an 11-year-old girl at the time.
- Anthony Silva's birthday is March 14, 1984. He lives in Houston TX and has danced for 12 years. Visit Anthony on MySpace!
- Kelsey was a cheerleader throughout jr high and high school.
- Charles Vega's birthday is February 24, 1987. He lives in Houston TX and has danced for 8 years.
- VT has produced 12 cd's and 6 dvd's since the year 2000.
