laura condylis

Percussion, Vocals and Various Instruments

Laura has been a life-long musician, singer, and dancer, with a professional background as a music educator. She was an integral part of the highly regarded Northern California a cappella style group Vocal Color. She continues her work as a music educator by day and a singer/musician after hours with Joyride.

Larry weissenborn

Bass and Harmony Vocals

Larry began playing electric bass in rock bands and eventually broadened his interest in other musical styles, taking up the string bass along the way. He has played in many Northern California bands including The Mighty Avalanche Choir and can often be found at music festivals playing with musicians of all styles jamming into the wee hours.

wille perez

Lead Guitar and Vocals

    Singer-guitarist, Willie Perez, has had a performance history dating back to the early 1960s, sharing the stage with acts such as Santana and Steppenwolf; in the early Eighties opening for artists such as Kate Wolf and Rambling Jack Elliott. In the Nineties, he performed with jazz and blues singer at the Monterey Jazz Festival two years in a row. Also, in the eighties and nineties, Willie also regularly played in various small Jazz, Rock, and Blues ensembles, including local 'society ' big bands such the Jimmy Diamond Orchestra and the Al Borelli Band. He currently plays with bands in the East Bay and Monterey area. Occasionally, he travels up to Humboldt County to perform with old band-mates and friends such as Spanky McFarlane, who recorded a few sixties hits with Spanky and Our Gang, and joined the Mamas and Papas for a couple of road tours after the tragic passing of Mama, Cass Elliot. Willie is still pretty active leading his own group regularly at local venues, like Main Street Bistro, the Blue Heron, and the popular Monte Rio Variety Show, which features artists such as Elvin Bishop and Jimmie Buffet.