Bolden "Bo" Holiday - Bass, vocals
A New York City native, Bo began playing
guitar as a hobby. Originally a vocalist in his
church's choir, he became the choir’s
guitarist/bassist - at the age of 11! Bo has
extensive experience in the gospel circuit,
playing with such headliners as Tremaine and
Edwin Hawkins and The Crouch Family, as well
as local groups, Larry Goodwin and The Devine
Shepherds and The Newtones. He has also
played with some of the hottest R&B bands in
the New York circuit. After playing guitar for
years, Bo found his forte playing bass … in a
unique precision style.
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Take Cover! is composed of talented musicians and vocalists from different
musical backgrounds, complementing each other's styles with powerful results.
Brief bios of TC! members are listed below.
musical backgrounds, complementing each other's styles with powerful results.
Brief bios of TC! members are listed below.
Valerie Moten - Vocals
Daughter of renowned jazz bassist
Benny Moten, Valerie one day realized
that she hadn’t really chosen music,
music had chosen her, igniting a passion
that is displayed in her spirited vocal
and performance style. Her influences
include Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan,
Aretha Franklin, Regina Belle, Jill Scott,
and Anita Baker. Val has a good time on
stage - when she shows up, she shows
out!
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John Chandler - Drums, vocals
Sometimes, you just know. After sitting in for
one song, it was evident that John would be
perfect for TC! We are ecstatic that this
fierce drummer – nicknamed “The Animal”
because of his awesome, energetic playing
style - is a member of the TC! family.
Meet Take Cover!
Elvin "E.J." Thomas - Keys, vocals
Singing in his home church's youth choir
since age 4, E.J. began studying classical
piano in 2002. He's currently minister of
music at Refuge Baptist Assembly; the
music director of God's Restored
Gentlemen; and plays with several other
local groups and soloists in both the
gospel and R&B genres. E.J.'s goal is to
spread God's message of love and
restoration through music.
Eric "Ric" Williams - Guitar, vocals
"Quiet Storm" is the moniker TC! has
given to this talented musician. Ric has
a richness in both his baritone vocals and
his soulful guitar style. Ric has a way of
infecting his band members - and the
audience - with his energy! He has played
with numerous gospel and R&B groups,
adding his special flavor to each and
every song.
"Quiet Storm" is the moniker TC! has
given to this talented musician. Ric has
a richness in both his baritone vocals and
his soulful guitar style. Ric has a way of
infecting his band members - and the
audience - with his energy! He has played
with numerous gospel and R&B groups,
adding his special flavor to each and
every song.
Craig T. Dobson - Vocals
Born and raised in Annapolis, Md., Craig
began singing at the tender age of 6 in his
father’s church. He has a rich musical family
heritage; 3 generations of Dobsons
comprised the gospel group, The
Harmonizing Kings. Nicknamed “Silky
Smooth” by his band family, Craig’s musical
influences include Luther Vandross, Stevie
Wonder, Marvin Winans, and Sam Cooke.
His goal is to touch the world through his
music, and upon hearing his voice, you
must agree -- mission possible!
Brian Cunningham - Saxophone
Brian began playing the sax in elementary school, and has
founded two musical groups that have performed at private
events throughout PG county. Currently earning a degree in
mathematics from Bowie State University, Brian continues to
perform at many churches and events in the D.C. metro
area. He someday hopes to become the minister of music at
a local church. This talented young brother knows exactly
how to "get in where you fit in" ... and he fits in perfectly
with Take Cover!
