John clayton white
Lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter
John Clayton White is a 15-year-old blues guitar prodigy, whose love for music began at a very early age when he received his first acoustic guitar. By age 8, he developed a particular affinity for the electric guitar, and was introduced to stage performance. He played for several years with the Mississippi School of Music in Tremont, where he met his mentor Tony Wayne Hooper and fellow band member Rod Talley. In 2021, John Clayton started his band and has played at venues all around the Deep South. In June 2023, he was asked to play at the grand reopening of Club Ebony in Indianola, where he took the stage with musical greats Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks along with members of the BB King band. In October 2024, John Clayton and his band took home first place in the Mississippi Delta Blues Society's regional International Blues Challenge and competed in the International Blues Challenge in January 2025. In addition, John Clayton was selected by the Mississippi Delta Blues Society to be a featured artist in the Youth Showcase at the International Blues Competition in Memphis in January 2025. In October 2024, John Clayton was invited to share the stage with several blues greats on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise. Among these were Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Mr. Sipp, Ivan Neville, Kenny Neal, Selwyn Birchwood, Deanna Bogart, and Victor Wainright. In May 2025, John Clayton and his band joined the fun at Ground Zero's 24th Anniversary Party by opening for John Primer. Ground Zero co-owner Morgan Freeman shared his amazement of the young musician's talent as he took the stage during the show. John Clayton aspires to become a full-time, professional musician so he can continue to make people happy with his music.
RODERICK TALLEY, II
Drummer, Vocalist, and Songwriter
Drummer Roderick Talley II, started playing drums around the age of 3 and started playing drums for his church at 11. At the age of 14, he developed a love for singing and began recording as a blues/country artist as ”Dvell” and currently has single out entitled “Sunroof”. Rod was also the drummer for The Mississippi School of Music where he developed his skill of being able to play drums while simultaneously singing. Rod is a talented songwriter and recording artist who will be releasing several new songs in 2024.
Michael Vaughn
Bassist
Bassist Michael Vaughn began learning to play at age 9 and had a natural talent for music. By age 19, he was playing and recording in professional studios. Michael has played for artists such as Lee Williams and QCs, Brian Duncan, Michael English, and Bobby Rush just to name a few. As a veteran musician, he has played professionally for 40 years and continues to amaze crowds with his talents.
Brandon Gregory
keyboardist
Keyboardist Brandon Gregory's love for music began at age three and he is a drummer at heart. He gravitated toward the piano in his teens and began taking it seriously. A gospel musician at his core, Brandon is well-versed in various styles including R&B, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Country/Rock, and Southern Soul. His unique sound brings an upbeat energy to his natural talent on keys.
