MEET THE BAND
RICHARD JACQUES - Vocals/Guitar
Originally from Maryland, the Twilight Train's frontman is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville. A 2025 Josie Award nominee for Male Tribute Artist of the Year, he has been a regular performer in Nashville for several years at top venues including the Nashville City Club, and Sinatra Bar & Lounge. Rich has established a solid reputation with his longstanding gigs at top-notch venues in New York, Nashville, New Mexico, Texas, and even China. A former U.S. Marine and Texas Tech University graduate, he has had a diverse range of roles over the years.
He's played leading parts in New York stage productions, such as "Grease" (Danny Zuko), "The 1940's Radio Hour" (Johnny Cantone), and The Elvis '68 Comeback Special Show. Rich has been a movie extra and an emcee for the Miss America organization. Rich has also held longstanding gigs at various restaurants and hot spots in New York City, New Mexico, and even in resort locations on China's Hainan Island in the South China Sea. He spent three years as the featured act and “the voice” of Christina's, a popular restaurant in Texas, where he built a loyal following of regulars.
MICHELLE MURRAY - Vocals
Originally from Chicago, started singing on the stage at age 5. Her music career has taken her across the country gracing the stage as an opener for Craig Morgan, Aaron Tippin, Jason Aldean, Montgomery Gentry, Steve Cropper, Tracy Byrd, and Little Big Town, to name a few. In 2004, Michelle and her young children settled in Franklin where she worked for years as a recording artist, touring the country with her children and crew. She ultimately became a spokesperson for Sam Schmidt and a prominent IndyCar racing team and embarked on a 10-year country wide tour where she wrote songs, performed concerts, and even filed a documentary, "My Finish Line." Michelle and her family covered 70,000 miles playing venues in 35 states. Her song Trip Around the Sun went to No. 1 on the independent charts in 2014. Michelle has always been passionate about hair and makeup since she was a young child. Michelle recently created Encore Off Main Salon, voted as Franklin's Best Salon in 2024.
TRACEY DICICCO - Vocals
Tracey grew up in Michigan singing in talent shows, performing on TV, playing in bands and even singing the National Anthem at sporting events. She moved to Nashville in 2004 where she has cut several demos. She is a member of the Pilots band which performs regularly at Jeff Ruby’s downtown, and other fine locations. Tracey also performs regularly with the Pat Benater tribute band Heartbreaker, and with the high-energy Women of Rock show.
BRANDON MARTIN - Vocals
A native of Martinsville, Virginia, Brandon is a graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory, where he studied acting and musical theater. You can find Brandon performing five days a week as part of the talented General Jackson showboat cast in Nashville. Performing is a huge passion of his and he is very fortunate to have been able to perform for audiences all over the world. When home, Brandon enjoys taking time with other young aspiring performers sharing his experiences and vocal coaching. He has been performing on various cruise ships for the past six years and is excited to be grounded for a while and welcomed by the beautiful city of Nashville.
GARY TALLEY - Guitar
Legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter originally from Memphis, in 2018 Gary was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame as a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group The Box Tops who are famous for hits like “The Letter”, and “Cry Like a Baby.” Gary and original founding member, Bill Cunningham, recently reformed The Box Tops to keep their great catalogue of music accessible to the public.
In Nashville, Gary has recorded with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette, Webb Pierce, Billy Joe Royal. He has worked other artists including Dobie Gray, Tracy Nelson, Pam Tillis, Dr. John, Brenda Lee, Tim McGraw, Bill Miller, Bobby Bare, Mac Gayden, Johnny Lee, Stella Parton, Shelly West, Clifford Curry, Earl Gaines, Fish Heads & Rice, Billy C. Farlow, Porter Wagoner, Karen Staley, Dean Dillon, Guy Clark, Paul Craft, Sheb Wooley, Ferlin Husky, and David Lee Murphy.
In Memphis, he has worked with Hank Ballard, rockabilly pioneer Billy Lee Riley, and David Allen Coe. Gary has played concert dates with Freda Payne, Tennessee Ernie Ford, John Phillips (of the Mama & Papas), Billy Joe Royal, Pat Boone, and Jimmy Rogers.
RON KRASINSKI - Drums
A versatile musician who came up through the LA studio ranks. Ron has drummed for Barry Manilow, Seals & Crofts, Sheena Easton, Melissa Manchester, Olivia Newton-John, Leif Garret, the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton and Dr. Dre. Krasinski is a prolific jingle writer and his compositions have aired on MSNBC, A&E, PBS and TELEMUNDO. His clients have included Toyota, Budweiser, IBM and KFC. You've heard Ron's drumming on Murphy Brown and Family Ties as well as the old Sid & Marty Kroft TV shows.
He has also appeared in front of the camera in Dolly Parton’s Blue Valley Songbird, Laverne and Shirley (Lenny & the Squigtones) and he can be seen drumming on the Sheena Easton videos Sugar Walls and Strut. He made his Broadway debut in the Johnny Cash musical Ring of Fire. You can also hear his drum work on albums ranging from Air Supply’s Christmas Album to The Best of Wayne Newton Now, and even as 'Animal' in the Muppets.
BRYAN GRASSSMEYER - Bass
Bryan has played bass from Cuba to Italy for Nicolette Larson, he performed at the White House with Chet Atkins and Suzy Bogguss, palyed The Tonight Show with Lari White, and stepped onto the Opry stage with Sweethearst of the Rodeo and Pam Tilles. He's a CMA award winner and a proud member of the Nebraska and Colorado Rock & Roll Halls of Fame.
MIKE STEWART - Keys
A composer of countless radio jingles, television scores, who has produced or performed on music heard all over the world, He has worked with world famous musicians such as Tommy Roe, Joe South, William Bell (Georgia Hall of Fame Recipient and 2017 Grammy Winner), Buckner Garcia, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Billy Joe Royal, Alicia Bridges, Isaac Hayes, Eddie Floyd, Bertie Higgins, Doug Johnson, and Bill Anderson.
Mike has gold record for playing keys on the 80’s hit, Pac Man Fever as a band member of Buckner and Garcia and recorded the theme to Disney’s Oscar nominated movie, Wreck It Ralph in 2012. Mike owned and operated a recording studio for more than 20 years working in all facets of digital audio and video. He is president and founder of Stewart Internet Solutions Inc., a internet consulting agency and services company located in the Nashville area.
STEVE NIEVES - Sax
Steve toured with Loggins & Messina during their “Sittin’ in Again” US reunion tour in 2005 where they played more than 50 cities culminating in both a CD and DVD. Also in 2005, country legend Clint Black invited Steve to finish his 2006 tour dates with him, and again in . L&M returned to the road in 2009 for another national tour. He was invited by Kenny Loggins to join him for his 2006 Celebrate Me Home Christmas tour, and again for Kenny’s summer tour in 2010.