Formed in 2012, “What’s The Big Idea” is a modern jazz trio consisting of Drummer David Drew, Bassist Josh Kneisel, and Pianist Micheal Kleinschmidt. With a release in early 2017, “WTBI” performs 150+ events around the Phoenix area annually with residency venues including The Crescent Ballroom, The Clarendon Hotel, The Rhythm Room, The Phoenix Art […]

Have you ever wondered? The Cheektones currently have 99 songs in rotation, and 16 of them are originals. They play 7 by the Stones, 6 – Dylan, 7 – John Hiatt, 3 – Bob Schneider, 4 – Beatles, 2-Steve Miller, 3-Grateful Dead, 4-The Band, 2-John Lennon, 1- Delbert McClinton, 1-Paul Simon, 1-Winery Dogs, 1-Dr. John, […]