A SLO native and a graduate of the Cal Poly music program, Taylor works as Paper Wing Theatre’s musical director on Cannery Row, and often plays keys in the pit. Some of her favorite productions have been Cabaret (Sally Bowles), The Rocky Horror Show (piano, band leader) and Pippin -Paraphrase Prod. (Piano). Always seeking out new music projects and collaborations, one completed for the Monterey Bay Aquarium was mentioned in Rolling Stone Magazine’s October 2025 issue.
Sam has been a local fixture in the music scene for over twenty years, having co-founded both Stun Gun Jones and The Transducers, two popular area bands. Additionally, he has provided bass work for several theatre companies over the years, including Pac Rep Theatre, The Paper Wing Theatre, The Forest Theatre Guild, and the Stevenson School. He studied electric bass at the LA College of Music in Pasadena and is currently a member of the MPC college choir. He regularly fills in for other local bands and appreciates his
time with other working musicians.
A Monterey native and an integral part of the local music scene, Jesse has played guitar and bass with many well-known local artists including Al James, Cindy Alexander, Dani Page, Jim Payne, Taylor Rae, Adrea Castiano, Lauren Monroe, Minor Williams and Malinda DeRouen. In addition to being a musician, he’s also a producer and recording engineer.
The Transducers Band 