Jennifer Abdo
Vocals
Jenni Abdo comes to us via Los Angeles, Calfornia. She has been a Gospel and Soul singer/songwriter for 20+ years and can be seen in the Rogue Valley performing with the Rogue Suspects and A Band of Brothers. Jenni made her professional debut in 2015 at the Craterian Theater as a featured vocalist in the "I Have A Dream" show. She proudly channels her Polynesian roots in her music.
Nevin Van Manen
piano, keyboard, accordian
Nevin is the backbone of B.o.B. He is an accomplished keyboardist having graduated from Washington State University with a masters degree in accompaniment. Currently he live in Grants Pass with his wife Vicki. When he’s not playing music with B.o.B he’s enjoying his family, Zach, AJ and Josh or, herding kids at Highland Elementary school where is his principal. Steve connected with Evan over 30 years ago, when as a high school student, he accompanied Debra, Steve’s wife and her choir at Mae Richardson. They have been friends and musical companions ever since.
Steve Hopkins
acoustic guitar, vocals
After college at Vanguard University, Steve returned to the Rogue Valley and wrote and produced two award winning musicals for ASAPH records. He toured Russia and the PNW backing Honer blues hall of fame harmonica player, Darrell Mansfield. Most recently he produced and recorded a live recording with gospel greats, Bob Bennett and Roby Duke. He has been married to the love of his life, Debra for 49 years. Steve and Debra make their home in Jacksonville, Oregon along with their white Havanese dog, Lucy
Donnie Garnett
Bass
Donnie lives in Grants Pass, Oregon with his wife Tiana and young daughter Piper. He has been playing bass for 20 years and started playing in a church setting alongside his dad. Through the years he has been a part of several local bands and in addition to B.o.B, he is currently bassist for country music favorite, Gretchen Owens. He is the glue that holds B.o.B together.
Mary Ann Dye
Percussion/Vocals
Mary Ann Dye
Mary Ann was born and raised in the Rogue Valley after graduating from Southern Oregon University, she traveled the world performing as a percussionist and lead vocalist for the group In Flight. She and her band traveled the country and around the world entertaining soldiers at USO shows. In addition to playing and singing with B.o.B., Mary Ann is also a member of the musical group Tobago Breeze who play at venues throughout the valley.
Al Dinardi
Electric Guitar
Al Dinardi began playing guitar in his early teens in bands throughout the Northern California Bay area. As a college music major, his interest in jazz guitar styles included workshop study with legendary jazz guitarist Howard Roberts. Al became an instructor – opening his first music studio/retail in Southern California – then moving to Oregon which eventually led to becoming co-owner and President of Musician’s Friend. Al has played in numerous Jazz, R&B, Smooth Jazz, Blues, Pop, Fusion groups throughout California and Southern Oregon, and performed in previous Camelot Spotlight’s including Mills Brothers, Nat King Cole, Willie Nelson, and Neil Diamond. Al currently enjoys playing casual gigs, recording, and on church worship teams nearly every Sunday.
Tiana Garrett
Social Media Coordinator/Roadie
Tiana in addition to being Donnie’s wife and Piper’s mom is our social media coordinator. She is the photographer responsible for all the pictures you see of B.o.B. When asked about her credentials she says, “I have no musical background or training of any kind. I’m just a roadie who carries Donnies “stuff” and loves to take pictures of my smoking hot husband. She is B.o.B’s biggest fan and we love her.
Me? I have no musical background or training of any kind. I’m just a roadie who carries his stuff and loves to take pictures of my smoking hot husband. 🙂