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Saucy Biography
Marria Casul - Lead Vocals
Having grown up, moving frequently around the Bay Area, Marria Casul gravitated toward any stage available, from choral groups, to pursuing school concert solos, talent shows, and even the nationally acclaimed choir program offered by Napa High School. After graduation, Marria pursued music further, enrolling in the Sound Engineering program at Ex’pressions College of Digital Arts in Emeryville, CA. studying advanced music theory, digital and analog recording, studio set-up including micing, mixing and more.
Marria moved to Southern Oregon in 2007, and has since had the pleasure of working with manypremier talents in the Valley. At its peak, as lead singer for Ashland, Oregon band, Funkamungus, Marria even had the privilege of opening for funk horn legend, Maceo Parker, former horn section leader of The JB’s.
When Funkamungus dissolved in 2011, Marria took some time off from the music scene to focus on her family, occasionally being asked to join in on impromptu performances from bands and personal musician friends. During this time, she was also featured on Bay Area podcaster, Ron Bello's show, Immoral Oral, alongside up-and-coming folk singer/songwriter, Brandon Zuhursky of Rivvers and her sister, LA’s own singer/songwriter superstar, Linda Casul.
After meeting her current band mates in early 2015, Marria felt like she had found that next great fit alongside other amazing local musical talents. Her excitement and enthusiasm shines bright with this group and she is having a blast, rocking the Valley as the lead vocalist for Southern Oregon’s great new variety band, SAUCY!
James Fletcher – Guitar, Vocals
James Fletcher started preparing for his musical career very early, taking piano, violin, and guitar lessons. Over the years, he has compiled a lengthy music resume, playing Cruise Ships, Casinos, Bars/clubs, and festivals in over 30 states and overseas, playing across five continents. He’s warmed up or played with Jefferson Starship, Canned Heat, The Drifters, and Hagar Twins (TV’s Hee Haw).
While living in Arizona, James played in a full disco/costume band. winning a Tucson Tammy award for Best Cover Band.
After many tours across the states and two U.S.O. tours, James found a good, steady gig working on cruise ships with Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Premiere, and Royal Caribbean. He received top comments and written appraisals as guitarist and band leader for the 4-piece variety pop band he lead on board throughout these cruise lines.
In 2013, James decided to take a long break from cruise ships, and immediately picked up gigs with some local bands, finally landing a great gig playing guitar in a musical at O.S.F. The Go Go’s even showed up at the opening night.
James has also worked directly under Carmel Dean, who arranged Green Day’s American idiot musical, which won 2 Tony awards and Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.
Elena Shpatenko – Piano, Vocals, Keys
At an early age, Elena Shpatenko attended musical school in Kiev, Ukraine, passing strict auditions to enter. She excelled in piano and domra, ascending to first chair Domra player in the orchestra. Having a love for pop music and rock and roll, she concentrated more on the piano and played with local pop bands in Kiev.
Wanting more opportunity, Elena came to the U.S. and established permanent residency. She was given the opportunity to play on Cruise ships such as P&O Australia, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruiselines, as well as great gigs in various bars/clubs, Casinos, and Resorts.
Wanting more opportunity, she came to the U.S., established permanent residency, and has since played many Cruise ships – P&O Australia – Norwegian- Royal Carribbean – and Princess Cruiselines, Bars/clubs, Casinos, and Resorts.
Jerry Horton – Drums, Percussion, and Vocals
Jerry Horton has played drums in the Rogue Valley for over 40 years, starting early in Medford High School’s jazz, orchestra and marching band. He has been studying drums with Mike Johnston, who is currently the most successful online drum teacher in the world.
He’s played on the same bill as KISS, Leslie West & Mountain, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, and Canned Heat. While staying very busy on drums, he also has owned and operated a family owned Jewelry store in downtown Medford for over 40 years. Jerry also was a national mountain bike champion in the year 2000.
Being a very sought after drummer because of his dependability, hard work, and solid grooves he wanted to have something more of his own, and helped form Saucy in early 2015.
Johnny Trujillo – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Read MoreHaving grown up, moving frequently around the Bay Area, Marria Casul gravitated toward any stage available, from choral groups, to pursuing school concert solos, talent shows, and even the nationally acclaimed choir program offered by Napa High School. After graduation, Marria pursued music further, enrolling in the Sound Engineering program at Ex’pressions College of Digital Arts in Emeryville, CA. studying advanced music theory, digital and analog recording, studio set-up including micing, mixing and more.
Marria moved to Southern Oregon in 2007, and has since had the pleasure of working with manypremier talents in the Valley. At its peak, as lead singer for Ashland, Oregon band, Funkamungus, Marria even had the privilege of opening for funk horn legend, Maceo Parker, former horn section leader of The JB’s.
When Funkamungus dissolved in 2011, Marria took some time off from the music scene to focus on her family, occasionally being asked to join in on impromptu performances from bands and personal musician friends. During this time, she was also featured on Bay Area podcaster, Ron Bello's show, Immoral Oral, alongside up-and-coming folk singer/songwriter, Brandon Zuhursky of Rivvers and her sister, LA’s own singer/songwriter superstar, Linda Casul.
After meeting her current band mates in early 2015, Marria felt like she had found that next great fit alongside other amazing local musical talents. Her excitement and enthusiasm shines bright with this group and she is having a blast, rocking the Valley as the lead vocalist for Southern Oregon’s great new variety band, SAUCY!
James Fletcher – Guitar, Vocals
James Fletcher started preparing for his musical career very early, taking piano, violin, and guitar lessons. Over the years, he has compiled a lengthy music resume, playing Cruise Ships, Casinos, Bars/clubs, and festivals in over 30 states and overseas, playing across five continents. He’s warmed up or played with Jefferson Starship, Canned Heat, The Drifters, and Hagar Twins (TV’s Hee Haw).
While living in Arizona, James played in a full disco/costume band. winning a Tucson Tammy award for Best Cover Band.
After many tours across the states and two U.S.O. tours, James found a good, steady gig working on cruise ships with Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Premiere, and Royal Caribbean. He received top comments and written appraisals as guitarist and band leader for the 4-piece variety pop band he lead on board throughout these cruise lines.
In 2013, James decided to take a long break from cruise ships, and immediately picked up gigs with some local bands, finally landing a great gig playing guitar in a musical at O.S.F. The Go Go’s even showed up at the opening night.
James has also worked directly under Carmel Dean, who arranged Green Day’s American idiot musical, which won 2 Tony awards and Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.
Elena Shpatenko – Piano, Vocals, Keys
At an early age, Elena Shpatenko attended musical school in Kiev, Ukraine, passing strict auditions to enter. She excelled in piano and domra, ascending to first chair Domra player in the orchestra. Having a love for pop music and rock and roll, she concentrated more on the piano and played with local pop bands in Kiev.
Wanting more opportunity, Elena came to the U.S. and established permanent residency. She was given the opportunity to play on Cruise ships such as P&O Australia, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruiselines, as well as great gigs in various bars/clubs, Casinos, and Resorts.
Wanting more opportunity, she came to the U.S., established permanent residency, and has since played many Cruise ships – P&O Australia – Norwegian- Royal Carribbean – and Princess Cruiselines, Bars/clubs, Casinos, and Resorts.
Jerry Horton – Drums, Percussion, and Vocals
Jerry Horton has played drums in the Rogue Valley for over 40 years, starting early in Medford High School’s jazz, orchestra and marching band. He has been studying drums with Mike Johnston, who is currently the most successful online drum teacher in the world.
He’s played on the same bill as KISS, Leslie West & Mountain, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, and Canned Heat. While staying very busy on drums, he also has owned and operated a family owned Jewelry store in downtown Medford for over 40 years. Jerry also was a national mountain bike champion in the year 2000.
Being a very sought after drummer because of his dependability, hard work, and solid grooves he wanted to have something more of his own, and helped form Saucy in early 2015.
Johnny Trujillo – Bass Guitar, Vocals
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