LIXBOX “Band Bio”
ALL LIXBOX MEMBERS ARE TOP OF THE LINE PERFORMERS, USE PROFESSIONAL GEAR AND HAVE YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE!
Lead Vocals, Keyboard – Melissa Keys – Current Member
Melissa is an entertainer from stage productions to small venues. Studied sound and video Productions at Kansas State University. Worked at local TV stations, and she knows how to keep the audience entertained and engaged. Born in the Mid-West. Melissa spent many years singing with her four sisters. They taught each other the importance of perfect harmonies and balance. Her fascination with keyboards and other instruments in her early years is still with her today, and at every show!!
Vocals, Guitarist – Larry Schmidt – Current Member
Larry was born in El Paso, Texas. He had his first guitar at age 12 and was performing in groups by age 15. Larry has entertained people throughout the southwest ever since. To many bands to name but I think you get the picture. His love for music and entertainment and having fun will have you amazed at his extremely talented guitar playing.
Vocals, Drums – David Hisky, 2021 – Current Member
Multitalented David has been performing in high level profile working bands in the best clubs in the Austin area for over 15 years. Sky Rocket, Max, Royal Dukes, High FI to name a few. When you feel the beat and his groove you know that its time to get up and dance.
Vocals, Bass – Patrick Durrett, 2023 – Current Member
Patrick was raised out of the Houston area Music Scene. In Austin has played with multiple famous bands, aka Trick Shot, Hit and Run, and More!!
Lead Vocals, Keyboard – Analysa Star – Current Member
Over the past 15 years, Analysa has been in several high-level projects. Singing alongside orchestras, fronting Motown, Soul, Variety Bands and so many others. She loves to make you Dance and Sing and she will keep you on your feet. She has that infectious joy, amazing harmonies, and beautiful energy.
OTHER LIXBOX MEMBERS
Bassist, Vocals – Jim Sikes
Jim began playing Bass at age 14 in Dayton, Ohio. The evolution of “Album Rock Era” gave him great exposure to talented Ohio players. He performed in a wide variety of genres in Ohio including Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Country. Attending college at Oklahoma university allowed Jim to perform with guitarist great Joe Bob Nelson, as well as many of the touring bands who were doing hits of the 70’s and 80’s and occasionally would work with various combo’s bands. Jim became a member of LixBox in the summer of 2011. One of his first performances for LixBox was at Carlos and Charlie’s where the lineup was Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, and Terry Sylvester. Living in Austin has allowed Jim to perform with a wide variety of great Austin bands and his love for the instrument shows with every live performance.
Drummer, Vocals – Tony Vacca
Tony discovered his passion for playing drums early on in life and has never stopped (ask his Mom!). Taking years of professional lessons helped him along the path, but his true mentor, Mike Szwedo from St. Louis, opened his eyes and exposed a whole new world of percussion styles that enabled Tony to develop a solid and unique blues and classic rock back beat that entices the audience to get up and move! Tony honed his skills over the next 9 years gigging along the west coast based in the South San Francisco Bay with progressive rock and dance cover bands. He has also performed in both France and Tokyo but, he could no longer resist coming home to the Live Music Capital of the World! In the summer of 2013, Tony joined LixBox. His influences include Neil Peart, Chad Wackerman, John Bonham, and Bill Bruford.
Vocals, Guitarist, Keyboard – Brad Falch
has been singing his whole life. Brad grew up in South Austin, and he picked up a guitar at a very young age. With lots of awards, Brad is dedicated to providing impassioned vocals and his powerful voice, extended range, and audience persona makes him well suited as the band’s lead singer and front man. Brad was one of the four original members in 2006 and retired from LixBox in 2019. Still performs with the band often.
Vocals, Guitarist – James Reid
Extremely talented, James has played in numerous well know bands in the Austin Area. He joined the group in 2019 and has taken on the lead vocal roll. We don’t think there is any song that he can’t pull off. James is also an accomplished guitarist who can play bad ass leads and hold down the rhythms spot too.
Vocals, Bassist – Courtney Jackson
Courtney Jackson is an established bassist that has been performing in the Austin well over twelve years. In groups like Thunderosa, Texas Pl;ayers,, The Pictures, Uptown Drive, Mary Said just to name a few. He says ask me about this because I have some great stories to tell.
Lead Vocals, Ryan Cerchiai 2021 – 2024
Ryan performed in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years before leaving the strip and moving to Austin, Texas. HIs tenor extensive vocal training when he was younger shows in every performance. His talented voice will have the crowd singing to all the great tunes!! Also performed In Austin live music scene for the last 7 years with several bands before taking the lead singer spot with Lixbox . Union Jacks British theme band was one of those bands.
Talented musicianship, professional equipment, and a passion to entertain makes Lixbox the perfect live music entertainment choice for any size venue or event since 2007.
Austin, Texas – Live Music, Weddings, Corporate Events, Birthdays, Holiday Parties and Special Occasions.
Let us entertain you!! Contact: Larry @ 512-294-9285
