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R&B  •  FUNK. •  JAZZ  •  BLUES  •  ROCK •  COUNTRY  •  POP  •   LATIN   •  and more

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                          ABOUT


Mr. Bolen is the founder of one the world's most popular contemporary jazz groups, Reverse Dunk.   The band features internationally acclaimed musicians, Joel Clifft (keys) and Vlad Colesnicov (guitars).   Through social media the band reached over 4 million people, amassed 210,000+ joyful fans who follow in more than 140+ countries.  In 2020, he formed, Tobago Breeze, a steel drum fronted island spiced jazz, r&b, calypso, and latin flavored band that features an energetic percussion foundation and a cast of outstanding musicians including trumpeter, Tom Poole (Malo, Etta James, others).  As a producer, Mr. Bolen has recently recorded four new CDs for the group.  The releases are scheduled for Spring 2023. This group has about 50,000 followers.

Furthermore, he  has performed at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Monterey Blues Festival, Britt Festival as well as with Grammy nominated artists  like multi-platinum selling rock and jazz guitarist Craig Chaquico (Jefferson Starship) and singer songwriter Jack Johnson.   In the contemporary jazz group, RazzaMoJazz, which David co-founded, he was joined with Grammy-Award winning saxist Brandon Fields (Tower of Power, Rippingtons),  and famed guitarist Jeff Pevar (David Foster, David Crosby, Kenny Loggins, Ray Charles to name just a few).   David has performed with many diverse acts such as Brazilian pop star Dandara (Montreaux Jazz  Festival) as well as surf/country guitar legend Nokie Edwards (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, The Ventures). As an opener, David has also shared the stage with superstar artists Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael McDonald, Maceo Parker, Rick Springfield, Gino Vannelli

and Peter Frampton.  David performs with renown choral arranger, composer Dr. Kirby Shaw in the Jeffesrson State Choral Coalition.  David's services have also been engaged with Americana roots singer/songwriter MATIA.  Her band includes rock legends, Kenny Mazur(Robert Palmer), Steve Robbins (Robert Palmer, Irene Cara, Ashford & Simpson, Special EFX, many more) ,and Jon Woodhead (Leon Russel, Ace, Dave Koz).  Other groups David performs with are  light rock group, Jeff K & OverTones.  You may have also seen him with  R&B super group, Souliverse feat. musical director and keyboardist, John Taylor (Rick Astley,  DeBarge, Expose, Cirque Du Soleil) or even with the classic rock group, The Rogue Suspects.

"...the rock-solid rhythm section of David Bolen on drums..."

                                   -  Mail Tribune 

 

Mr. Bolen  is also an award-winning author, speaker, and executive coach. His books have been published internationally.  He has traveled worldwide and has lived in Africa and Europe.

   

       For more visit: LifeCEO.org

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GROOVE  •  MUSICAL  •  VERSATILE  •  DYNAMIC  •  POCKET •  FINESSE  •  TEAM PLAYER

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🌴 Tobago Breeze Party Band 💃🥳

   

                  2025

DECEMBER

5th - 4pm •  Medford, OR.             Rogue Suspects - Bonnie Raitt

    Dos Mariposas Winery 

7th - 6pm • Medford, OR                Shabby Guys

     RVCC Private Event

 

26th - 6pm • Medford, OR             Rogue Suspects

         RoxyAnn Winery

31st - 9pm • Ashland, OR              Rogue Suspects

      Elks New Year's Eve

                  2026

 

JANUARY 2026

CAMELOT THEATER, Talent, OR:  

Rogue Suspect "Spot Light on Aretha Franklin"

15th - 7pm       

16th - 7pm

17th - 7pm

18th - 2pm

22nd - 7pm

23rd - 7pm

24th - 7pm

25th - 2pm

29th - 7pm

30th - 7pm

31st - 7pm

FEBRUARY

CAMELOT THEATER, Talent, OR:  

Rogue Suspect Spot Light on Aretha Franklin

1st - 2pm

5th - 7pm

6th - 7pm

7th - 7pm

8th - 2pm

12th -7pm

13th -7pm

14th -7pm

15th- 7pm

MARCH

15th - 3pm • Central Pt. OR            J Brothers

        Local Vines Wine Bar

 

24th - 5;30pm • Williams, OR          Sonido Alegre

   Plaisance Ranch Winery

28th - 7pm • J-Ville,, OR                  The Shabby Guys

    Bella Union Restaurant

APRIL

10th - 5:30pm • Medford, OR          Sonido Alegre

        Dunbar Farms

12th - 3pm • Central Pt., OR           Sonido Alegre

     Local Vines Wine Bar

19th - 3pm • Medford, OR              Sonido Alegre

  Dos Mariposas Vineyard

24th - 5pm •  J-Ville, OR                 Sonido Alegre

26th - TBD • Ashland, OR               The Rogue Suspects

       Belle Fiore

 

MAY

15th - 7pm • J-Ville, OR.                  Sonido Alegre

 Bella Union Restaurant

 

16th - 7pm • J-Ville,, OR                  The Shabby Guys

    Bella Union Restaurant

JUNE

​5th - 5pm •  J-Ville, OR                    Sonido Alegre

    Daisy Creek Vineyard

7th - 3pm • Central, Pt.                     Sonido Alegre

  Local Vines Wine Bar

 

12th - 5pm • Talent, OR                 The Shabby Guys Jazz

     Trium Tasting Room

13th - 6pm • Eagle Pt., OR              The Rogue Suspects

    Bayer Family Estates

14th - 3pm • Central, Pt.                  Sonido Alegre

       Relik Winery

17th - 6pm • TBD                              The Rogue Suspects

    Private Event

28th - 5:30pm • TBD                         The Rogue Suspects

       Belle Fiore Winery

JULY

4th - 5pm • Medford, OR                The Rogue Suspects

Dos Mariposas Vienyards

17th - 5pm • Talent, OR                   Sonido Alegre

     Trium Tasting Room

18th - 7pm • J-Ville,, OR                  The Shabby Guys

    Bella Union Restaurant

25th - 3pm • Central, Pt.                  Sonido Alegre

       Relik Winery

 

25th - 7pm • Talent, OR               The Rogue Suspects

Cedarwood Barn (PRIVATE)

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AUGUST

29th - TBD • Ashland, OR               The Rogue Suspects

       Belle Fiore

SEPTEMBER

7th - 2pm • Medford, OR                The Shabby Guys

  Harry & David Store

​11th - 5pm • Talent, OR               🌴Tobago Breeze

     Trium Tasting Room

 

26th - 7pm • J-Ville,, OR                The Shabby Guys

    Bella Union Restaurant

OCTOBER

17th - TBD • Ashland, OR               The Rogue Suspects

       Belle Fiore

NOVEMBER

21st - 7pm • J-Ville,, OR                 The Shabby Guys

    Bella Union Restaurant

DECEMBER

             

 David  Bolen   ON DRUMS

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VIDEOS

🌴 TOBAGO BREEZE 😎

REVERSE DUNK
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REVERSE DUNK: Soar To The Sky

 

  One Life Certainly Matters, YOURS!  

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REVERSE DUNK: Merky Blue
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REVERSE DUNK
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ  ARTISTS
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"Together We Heal"  Mederi Benefit Concert Video
REVERSE DUNK: Up 

Dreams are best fulfilled when we follow our passion, not when we seek acknowledgement  for attaining a stated goal.

REVERSE DUNK: Lift Your Heart 
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PHOTOS

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