Roger Kohrs
A professional bass player for over 30 years, Roger Kohrs worked as a
full-time touring artist in the 70’Äôs, sharing the stage with musicians
in a variety of styles, including Dee Clark of 50’Äôs fame, Dennis Yost
of the Classics Four, Ray Pillow of the Grand Ole Opry, and the then
up-coming Bruce Hornesby. During that time, Kohrs also embarked on 2
USO tours of Cuba, Turkey, Greece, and Spain. During the late 80’Äôs and
early 90’Äôs, he and his wife, singer Florence Starnes, performed as a
duo up and down the East Coast. After settling in the Piedmont area of
North Carolina, Kohrs became a member of the Unknown Hinson Showdate
Band out of Charlotte, a group which developed a following in
musician’Äôs circles in Nashville, Louisville, and California. In 2001,
members of the Unknown Hinson band were flown to Beverly Hills per
request of actress Angelina Jolie for a surprise birthday performance
in the livingroom for then-husband Billy Bob Thornton. The band was
invited by Marty Stuart to perform at his "Midnight Jam" in Nashville's
Ryman Auditorium, then they signed a recording contract with Capital
Records and performed extensively in the Los Angeles area.
Now back in North Carolina, Kohrs performs with Salisbury-bassed jazz
groups, such as The Brubakers, Marc Hoffman, and Alan Barrington. He
has also played on two CDs by contemporary Christian artist Randy Clay.
Roger Kohrs will be offering private instruction in electric bass for
all ages and levels of ability.
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