

Steve Thomas
Lead Guitar & Vocals
Steve Thomas is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He has played guitar since the age of fourteen; he has been in a numerous bands and projects over the years both as a lead guitarist and lead vocalist. Most recently he has written, published and recorded “All This Rain” and “You’ll Be the Death of Me”, songs available on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc. A somewhat recent addition to the dance band “Relish” he enjoys entertaining and connecting with audiences who are moved to movement through music.

Heidi Morgan
Keyboard & Vocals
Heidi plays keyboards and vocals. She has been playing classic rock, jazz and folk music with Relish for 5 years and played with a rock band, Without a Net in Lake County for 14 years. Her previous vocal experience was singing vocal jazz and classical music at Sonoma State, Sonoma County Chorus, Northern California Chamber Choral, and Wine Country Chamber singers.

Karen Mackey
Ukulele & Vocals
Karen sings vocals (with a major preference for harmonies) and plays the electric ukulele. Karen started singing early with an appearance on Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour back in 1959 and picked up the ukulele 10 years ago during a vacation in Hawaii. Who knew it could all come together with Relish the Band and all be so much fun!

Jim Munger
Guitar
Jim Munger began playing guitar and singing in the folk era: the Kingston Trio, Gordon Lightfoot and Joan Baez. Fifty years later he loves to play music that makes people feel, smile and dance. Relish the band does just that.

Sherri Hoefling
Bass Guitar & Upright Bass
Sherri Hoefling has been playing bass guitar and electric Upright Bass for RELISH for 3+ years. She started playing ukulele and acoustic guitar during the Folk music era. She found herself doing sound for several bands and productions for many years and when she retired in 2013 she decided to step in front of the lights and play bass. Sherri also handles booking for RELISH.

Dennis Messier
Drums
I have been playing drums for Relish The Band since October of 2024. I’ve also played in many other bands in Sonoma County over the years. When I am not playing gigs, I am practicing. It’s what I love to do. Now it’s back to the Bat Cave to work on some new songs. Hope to see you all at the next gig.

Dave Chosa
Rythm Guitar
What can I say… I’m retired, I have a wonderful, loving family and lots of fun loving friends, I love playing guitar, and there’s nothing better than to play and watch people enjoy the music. I’m living my best life, hope to meet you along the way!

Jimmy Albert
Harmonica
I've been playing the harmonica for as long as I can remember. I take a harmonica with me wherever I go. I started playing publically in 2013 at wineries in Southern California. I would ask local musicians if I could join them for a song or two.Now I play with three different groups here in the North Bay and Oakmont. I "Relish" every chance I get to play music.
A VERY BRIEF HISTORY

We started as a group of Oakmont residents who came together to perform at a Pickleball Club’s holiday party. (And those pickleball players can really dance!) The performance was well received, and we got invitations to play at other events. Eventually some folks moved on and other musicians joined us. We evolved from the Pickleball band to RELISH the band!! We enjoy playing both rocking dance tunes as well as quieter easy-listening sets.
Our joy is making great music and seeing our audiences having fun. We would like to play for your next event and can tailor our set list to your needs.