A professional bass player for over 30 years, Roger Kohrs worked as a full-time touring artist in the '70s, sharing the stage with musicians in a variety of styles, including Dee Clark of '50s 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 '80s and early '90s, 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's 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.