<a href="http://lunabluband.com/Home_Page.html">Luna Blu</a>… Is&nbsp;an eclectic collection of influences: Nan Mosinski's folk-rock, singer-songwriter&nbsp;style, when combined with bassist Jeff Ashcraft's classical training and goth-metal tastes, Paul Bata's solid, polished, and intricate rhythms, guitarist and backing vocalist John Bouris’&nbsp;complex, progressive rock leanings,&nbsp; guitarist&nbsp;Jeff Howatt’s expressive classic rock &amp; blues riffs, you get a sound that is uniquely its own and can only be described as.... &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luna BluI have known this band pretty much since it's inception. I am so pleased and excited to present this latest version of the band. The addition of Jeff's brilliant Cello adds so much to this already great band.Nan Mosinski- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica Singer, songwriter, artist, improv comic etc., Nan brings an impressive array of talents to the table as Luna Blu's frontperson and creative engine. Capable of any style, Nan's favorites include; Ani DiFranco, Sarah McLachlan, Colin Hay, Eurythmics and Cathy Richardson. Jeff Ashcraft- Bass, Vocals Jeff, aka "Death Ray" is the band's unofficial Fashionista.&nbsp; On a serious note, Jeff is an accomplished and classically trained Cellist who lists among his influences; Geddy Lee, Steve&nbsp;Harris, Flea, Mahler,&nbsp; Respighi and Pink Floyd. Paul Bata - Drums, Percussion, Vocals Paul's introduction to music began at age&nbsp;8 with Classical piano instruction before switching to drums at 12. The rest, as they say, is history as he became immersed in styles as diverse as Rock, Metal, Small Group and Big Band Jazz, Fusion, Theatre R&amp;B/Soul, Prog,&nbsp;and&nbsp;World Beat. Paul is&nbsp;also actively involved in music education, keeping a full schedule of private students in the&nbsp;Chicago area. A composite list of his musical influences&nbsp;includes: Buddy Rich, Mitch Mitchell, Tony Williams Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, ELP, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, Frank Zappa, and Stevie Wonder.&nbsp; John Bouris- Guitar, Vocals John met Nan at Second City where they both were trained in improv. His musical knowledge and versatility make John an integral part of the Luna Blu sound. Heavily influenced by Progressive music, John's faves include Gentle Giant, Chick Corea and Bill Evans. Jeff Howatt- Electric and Acoustic Guitars Jeff played in the same band as Nan (not at the same time) and was introduced through a former bandmate. The rest is history. A product of the 70s, Jeff is most influenced by D. Betts, Santana, Schenker, Blackmore, R. Gallagher, SRV, BB King etc. &nbsp;

Luna Blu

<a href="http://lunabluband.com/Home_Page.html">Luna Blu</a>… Is&nbsp;an eclectic collection of influences: Nan Mosinski's folk-rock, singer-songwriter&nbsp;style, when combined with bassist Jeff Ashcraft's classical training and goth-metal tastes, Paul Bata's solid, polished, and intricate rhythms, guitarist and backing vocalist John Bouris’&nbsp;complex, progressive rock leanings,&nbsp; guitarist&nbsp;Jeff Howatt’s expressive classic rock &amp; blues riffs, you get a sound that is uniquely its own and can only be described as.... &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luna BluI have known this band pretty much since it's inception. I am so pleased and excited to present this latest version of the band. The addition of Jeff's brilliant Cello adds so much to this already great band.

Luna Blu

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