About Us

Brad and Debra met in 1990 in a bar called Abernathy's in Walnut Creek, CA, a nice venue where his band was playing. "He pulled me into his musical world, having me sing on some of his original recordings. There was immediate magic! We played in cover bands, church bands, tribute bands, and original bands, including an original family project with our kids. We also recorded other original music together and formed our Duet, DebraLee Darling, and her BRAD HABIT” Performing vintage music on the ukulele, and evolving into a strong acoustic duet.

For me personally, as a young teen, my sister used to play all the best classic rock, exposing me to the greatest singers, and musicians.  I always say that I came out of the womb singing harmony, as it just comes naturally to me.  These vocal bands like Fleetwood Mac, Journey, etc., (plus so many more) taught me how to pick out parts and further develop my ear. Even though I’m a lead vocalist, I love singing harmony even more. I choose songs that move me deeply. I feel that when you do that, it gets delivered in a very passionate way to your audience. It’s not just about playing music. It’s about connecting to people and building community.

Brad and Debra met back in the 90s in Walnut Creek. They have been playing music together ever since. Started recording original music together then played in a cover band, then on a worship team, then as a duet, then a tribute band, and now, Redwood Groove. Yes, they fell in love and were married and have 3 beautiful adult boys carrying on their musical gifts and talents. The two also performed and recorded for America’s Got Talent (season 5) with their family band of kids.

Brad started playing guitar when he was 12. His mom bought him a wood box acoustic from Gemco. They later used it for firewood as it was so unplayable! Brad's roots in the Bay Area are long and deep. Brad has performances and openings for some of the local greats like Yesterday and Today (Y&T), Robin Trower, Paul Gilbert, Eric Martin, and Billy Shehan with Mr Big, Blue Oyster Cult, The Tom Landry Band (KSJO), and Pearl Heart and the Cosmic Blues Band. (Janis Joplin's band with Sam Andrews and Snooky Flowers) Also did studio work and recording with David Sikes, bass player from the band Boston. In Hawaii, Brad took home 2 awards from the 98 Rock radio station riff contests. Neal Schon and Carlos Santana both awarded Brad 1st Place. 

"Music is so powerful. Songs can stick in your head all day because it’s the last one you hear. Music can change the mood of the movie you’re watching. People have favorite songs for a reason and we love to find out those reasons when we play those songs. It’s really what connects us to our audience.  People will forget our name, they will forget our band, they may even forget our songs, but they will never forget how we made them feel."

Zach has worked as a freelance bassist since 2016 performing with and recording for independent musicians all around Santa Cruz, the Bay Area as well the Los Angeles areas. 

Graduating from Cabrillo Community College with their Associates in Arts and later achieving a Bachelors in Music from CSU Los Angeles in 2021, Zach has enjoyed the expansive opportunities to develop his personal musical style through the study of Jazz, Afro Cuban and Popular music.

Zach is always happiest when there's good music to share and he partakes  alongside other excellent musicians. "On our second production with Renegade Theater Company, the first being last winters rambunctiously rockin 'show Be More Chill and I'm incredibly excited to be back in the pit for this amazing production of heathers!"

Some of Zach's favorite musical experiences have been performing and touring with Trianna Feruza and The Heavy Hitters, Recording and releasing Lauren Wahls "Field Notes" record, performing at the NaMM convention with Los Angeles based Dutch singer songwriter KIA as well as playing under the direction of Oscar Hernandez as a part of the CSULA Afro Latin Ensemble performing his arrangements and compositions, organized by Dr.Paul De Castro 

Frankie Dee is a solid pocket drummer who has been playing his whole life. Starting playing in his father's family Band from Marin County in the 4th grade. He Is self-taught and plays off the feelings and emotions of the other members in the band. 

He also has sat as the drummer for the Billy Martini Show since 2011. Frankie Dee AKA Jr Dicker is the owner of Gold Rush Express Delivery. He is related to Pat Hughes, the band Keyboard player, and has played in various other local bands. 

Frankie Dee met RWG while playing in another local band, and both decided to put together this project of passion.

"2024 is looking good for us and we expect to show a lot of Santa Cruz County what we can do and the happiness we will bring." Frankie Dee has been happily married for 23 years with 5 daughters and a bunch of grandkids.

Each member of this band brings their amazing talent and many years of experience to the table which is exactly what makes this band Redwood Groove so uniquely talented. I met the band back in mid-August of 2021. I have always sung background/backup vocals and I love that each song requires everyone to be fully harmonized. Perfected blending which is so important for our band.

Pat and his wife Robin lived in Ben Lomond for five years and love the Santa Cruz Mountains. Patrick has recorded in studios before, he cannot wait to do so with his Redwood Groove family. It's only January and I strongly believe without hesitation that Redwood Groove will make a HUGE mark in the music industry here in Santa Cruz and beyond in 2024!