About The Street Legal Band
street Legal is composed of five experienced performers that bring a variety of styles and talent to the group. With ages ranging from 20'somethings to charter members of AARP, these musicians bring a combined experience of over 200 years to the stage.
Trish - Lead vocals
Trish Bradshaw is a native of Jacksonville Beach, FL, and her family roots go back several generations in the Jacksonville area. She got her start at the age of 12, singing and dancing on stage in summer musical productions with Youth of the Beaches Arts Guild – founded by her aunt, mother and family friends. She went on to perform with The Entertainers, a cabaret-style singing troupe, who appeared at local venues such as Metropolitan Park, The Landing and private corporate functions. Over the years she continued to participate in musical theater, and began a serious karaoke habit. She also enjoyed taking part in open mic nights around town, and occasionally “sitting in” with friends in local bands. She finally realized her dream of singing lead with a band for the first time in 2009, and is now very happy to be a part of the Street Legal band!
Alan - Percussion
He grew up a poor white boy singing in a catholic church choir, where he recorded his first full length album. His Dad wanted him to be another Al Hirt and got him a trumpet. The local neighbors put a stop to that after one week. He went on to try playing the guitar, but found that his fingers did not want to cooperate in making chords properly. It was then his mother said, "you're always beating the hell outta my pots and pans, go get some drums". He did and signed on with several local Virginia country and rock bands and here he is today still trying to perfect his craft. He currently plays a 7 piece Yamaha "YD Series" kit with Zildjian and Paiste cymbals and whatever twigs he can find to whittle into sticks.
Dan - Bass, vocals
As the bass player in Street Legal, Dan is continuing his musical journey that started in 1967 when he took the stage with his first band. The Colony, as they were called, played the hits of the day. After retiring from the Navy in 1995 Dan moved back to his hometown of Sandusky, Ohio and achieved his lifelong goal of becoming a full time musician. Whether performing in nightclubs, doing studio sessions, or performing at annual events as The Huron River Festival, Rock-On-The-Dock, and The Ohio Bike Week, Dan lived the dream of a full time musician. Wanting to escape the cold Ohio winters, Dan and his wife moved back to their home in Jacksonville to enjoy the warm, relaxing lifestyle of Southern living. Dan enjoys fine crafted brews and handmade imported cigars when not pursuing his musical interests.
Ed - Sax, keys, vocals
While in the Air Force at March AFB, California, a group of guys were putting a band together and looking for a sax. Having played clarinet for a couple of years in High School, Ed rented one. After the squeaks and squeals quit, the band started playing around the Southern California area. When Ed was transferred to Guam, he joined another band and played the various military and local clubs. He returned from the service to Pensacola and played in several bands before starting to play keyboard for background fills. He was transferred with CSX Railroad from Pensacola to Mobile and then to Jacksonville in December 1989. Local bands he has been involved with in Jacksonville include Mike Shackleford, Kool Deluxe, Reunion, Mid-Life Crisis and now Street Legal.
John - Guitar, vocals
John has worked as a solo performer and as a band member for many years in the area. His style can best be described as amalgamation of influences which blend well with most any style of playing, from smooth jazz to full tilt rock.