The Sweetwater Band is a high-energy, “get you on your feet”, feel-good group. They play your favorite music, inspired by Rock & Roll, Old & New Country, Pop, Disco, Funk and Blues - All the best hits and fan favorites from yesterday and today!
The group is comprised of captivating world-class musicians and award-winning vocalists that promise a great time. We have performed with or opened for some of the top touring acts across the country, including Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Thomas Rhett, Kacey Musgraves, Steve Holy, Eric Paslay, Gretchen Wilson & James Otto. Our female vocalist is a two-time winner of the Texas Opry’s female vocalist award.
Over the past 14 years, Sweetwater has played at venues across the Northwest, including Spirit Mountain, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, St. Paul Rodeo, Cycle Oregon, the Columbia, Clackamas and Tillamook County Fair and Rodeos, Duke’s Bar & Grill, The Ponderosa Lounge, Bushwhackers, Portland Yacht Club, 13 Nights on the River music series, Countryfest, and many more.
Sweetwater engages the crowd and leaves guests with wonderful memories of an outstanding event!
MEMBERS:
Jeff Curry - Band Manager, Drums & Percussion
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Jeff started playing the drums in 5th grade and is the gear-head and co-founder / manager of the band. During the day he leads the remarkable team at Michael Curry Design (www.MichaelCurryDesign.com) designing and fabricating amazing theatrical props for world-class clients around the globe. He drives his wife Jacqueline (lead singer) crazy tapping and drumming on just about everything in sight!
Jacqueline Curry - Lead Female Vocalist
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Jacqueline started singing professionally at the tender age of 5 in off-Broadway plays in Houston, TX. She was voted top female vocalist of the year at the Texas Opry the two years she performed there. In Texas she opened for top acts such as Alan Jackson and Willy Nelson. During the week she is a Supervisor with CASA for Children (www.casahelpskids.org) where she is a fierce advocate for children in foster care.
Aaron Greer - Lead Male Vocalist
- Aaron has always had a passion for music but he didn't start singing professionally until age 24. He joined Sweetwater in 2015. By day he manages a sales team for a mental and medical telehealth company that serves college students. He also DJ's for special events and is a licensed real estate broker. His most important and favorite role is husband and father of two. In a past life he played semi-pro baseball as catcher!
John Kaiteris - Lead Guitarist
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Born and raised in New York, John is a life-long guitar player and music lover. After college John moved to New York City where he had a 10-year run as a professional working musician in multiple bands. He then went on to earn a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and currently works in a Level 1 trauma hospital. "Johnny K" is one-of-a-kind hot-smokin' guitar player that blows the audience's minds, and we're incredibly proud to have him as part of our band!
Phil Weber - Bass Guitarist
- After several years of classical guitar lessons, Phil taught himself to play bass when his junior high school band already had a guitar player. His first love is jazz, but he quickly learned that rock bands play four chords for hundreds of people, but jazz bands play hundreds of chords for four people. When he is not playing bass, Phil enjoys cycling, travel, and talking about himself in the third person. Phil is the funny man of the group, even doing stand-up shows around town!
Jack Roberts - Sound Engineer
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Jack is a talented self-taught guitarist with a love of all genres of music. He's the biggest Beatles fan in the world , and a section leader in the multi-award-winning Chor Leonis (www.facebook.com/sthelenschoir). He studies and has a vast knowledge of guitars and gear, making him the perfect sound engineer. We're excited to see where his music career takes him!