Spencer, Jeff, Jimmy

• When:

  Jan 28, 2010

• Description:

  Spencer Bates

  Spencer Bates has performed live professionally for seven years, playing in piano bars for nearly six of them. He has played at Howl at the Moon, Mr. Smith's of Georgetown, and Elaine's at the Grove Park Inn, among others. Completely self-taught, Spencer has written, recorded, and released three solo albums, and was named the winner of Maryland's 2007 Takoma Park Folk Festival Emerging Artist Competition.

  Jeff "Perry' Ross

  Music, science, and skiing... while Perry has held positions from professional ski instructor to engineer, his love of music and entertaining has led him on a cross-country trek.

  Before the age of eight, Perry was comfortable singing and acting on stage. Music has always been an integral part of his life, from playing in bands and working in recording studios, to performing in sing-along shows, songwriting and composing.

  How odd (or maybe serendipitous?) that Perry would end up entertaining in Washington D.C. - since throughout his adult years he's proudly followed politics like most people follow sports (not that he doesn't enjoy sports, of course!) Perry feels very fortunate to represent Bobby McKey's and is thankful that you, America's fun loving citizens, have afforded him the opportunity to live a life he truly enjoys... for which he will always be thankful!

  Jimmy Porter

  Hello Washington! It's hard to believe that I've returned to perform in the nation's capital after a 25 year absence. I am a graduate of T.C. Williams high school in Alexandria, VA, and a former music student at the University of North Texas. I've been a pianist, percussionist, bass guitarist, and singer/songwriter for most of my life, playing in numerous bands and productions. Music has taken me on quite a journey, and it brings me now to the National Harbor. My dueling piano background includes most recently, a decade of service at the famous and highly successful Crocodile Rocks in Myrtle Beach, SC, and a two year venture at Howl At The Moon Saloon in Columbus, OH. I am eager to continue entertaining here at Bobby McKeys and look foward to meeting the new and diverse clientele! My hobbies include; swimming, hiking, the culinary arts, woodworking, touring major & minor league ballparks, attending NASCAR races, and riding roller coasters. Once again, I’m back and anxious to accept the challenges in this most classy venue. Please come spend an evening with us and enjoy the show!