Joe Yazbeck is the producer and lead vocalist of the Heartdance Band. Joe’s strong and melodic vocals produce a unique blend of sweetness and power combined to produce a hard to forget emotional intensity suitable for any type of musical event. Joe has recorded 2 CD’s - King Crooner” and the recently released “High Standards” both through Heartbeat Productions.
Kirby Jones is a master pianist and keyboardist, Kirby has worked with many top music groups around the world including touring as road manager with Jazz great Chick Corea. Kirby is an accomplished arranger and composer and is very successful at many styles of music.
Greg Smith has been playing guitar since 1966. He has played in many styles, ranging from classical, through rock, be-bop, all the way to free jazz. He has performed all over the United States with various stars such as Chick Corea, Edgar Winter, Larry Coryell, Jeff Berlin, Glen Zotolla, Randy Sabien and Brian Torff. He has opened concerts for Diana Krall, Brian Wilson, Issac Hayes and The Moody Blues. Greg released his “Above the Clouds” album in ‘06 to nationwide critical acclaim.
Don Hood excels not only as a premier drummer but as a multi-instrumentalist including tuned percussion and trumpet. His musical spectrum of styles are huge ranging from classical to pop to jazz to rock.
Don is currently working on his own recording project to be released very soon.
Austin Vickery is a seasoned pro of many years in the music business. He has established himself as a premier sax instrumentalist. Specializing in both tenor and soprano sax and capable of performing many genres of music such as jazz, swing, pop, rock, blues and latin and each superbly.
Antoinette Echols This contemporary pop singer gets standing ovations. Possessing a huge vocal and emotional range, Antoinette delivers incredibly powerful and soulful performances with each venue she commands. She has been featured at many venues throughout the country and is chosen for key recording projects for Heartbeat Productions. Heartdance is thrilled to have her as its female lead vocal.
