Lannette Brasher
Lead Vocals | Acoustic Guitar
Lannette grew up in a musical family. Her father, Clifford Brasher, was the leader and fiddle player with The Brasher Brothers, honored in the Alabama Bluegrass Hall of Fame. She listened to her mom, Pat Brasher sing many of the songs chosen for show list. Her Mom also makes sure the band sounds authentic with her stage direction! The Town N' Country Jamboree was a family run show in Leeds Alabama and hosted local, regional and Grand Ole' Opry stars! Lannette pitched in at the concession, ticket booth and clean up, but her favorite was singing on the stage with friends and family. In addition to her roots in bluegrass & Country, Lannette also sings jazz, rock, and big band ballroom dance music. If she can find a dance partner, you may find her on the dance floor for a Cha Cha, Waltz,Two Step or East Coast Swing! Her sincere voice and authentic performance beautifully honors the emotion, substance, and essence of this music.
Marc Navez
Bass | Vocals
Marc Navez spent many years in the Los Angeles music scene performing at iconic West Hollywood music venues including Whisky a Go Go, The Troubadour, and The Roxy Theater. A multi-genre player, Marc’s bands have opened for Mr. Mister, Oingo Boingo, and Colin Hay of Men at Work. Marc has also toured France with French pop star, Lio. As a founding member of Birmingham band Crooked Road, Marc has recorded multiple albums and has performed at several music festivals including Birmingham’s City Stages, Mobile’s BayFest, and Huntsville’s Big Spring Jam.
John Nuckols
Drums | Vocals | Guitar | Songwriting
John Nuckols has performed alongside legendary figures like Cleve Eaton (Bass for Count Basie), Tommy Stewart, Jonthan Callins (trumpet for Stevie Wonder, Sun Ra), and contributed extra percussion for the Alabama Symphony. His versatile talents extend to collaborations with Hotel, Ellis Marsalis, Lew Soloff (trumpet for Blood, Sweat & Tears), the saxophonist Lou Marini and Carnegie Hall alongside Christian singer Amy Drinkwater. His dedication to his craft is evident in his studies with Alan Dawson the percussionist for Dave Brubeck. We are fortunate to have John as drummer, guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist and one of the founding members of Rose Colored Glasses.
Roy Strickland
Pedal Steel Guitar | Band Historian
Roy began his musical journey when he was 8 years old and by 12, he was performing on weekly local radio shows with country and bluegrass bands. At 14, he became the lead guitar player for Midnight Cowboys and later went on to join The Travelers. Roy has opened for Emmy Lou Harris, Mickey Gilley, Chubby Checker, and Roy Orbison. His skills as a guitarist and steel guitar player payed for him to attend Auburn University where he earned a bachelors in Accounting. He built a successful accounting and tax practice with his wife, Nita, and has continued to play with numerous bands. Now semi-retired from accounting, Roy brings his wealth of talent to Rose Colored Glasses.
Benton Robbins
Lead Guitar
Benton Robbins has been a fixture on the Birmingham music scene for years. Skilled in all musical genres and a frequent club musician, Benton can be seen almost any night of the week laying down anything from country rhythms and soulful blues to classic rock leads, and of course, intricate jazz melodies. Benton cites jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery as a major influence. The quietest member of Rose Colored Glasses, Benton prefers to let his playing speak for itself.
Les Bain
Lead Guitar | All Things Strings
Les has been playing music since the age of 4. His primary instrument is guitar but also accomplished with just about any stringed instrument including mandolin, banjo, ukulele, violin and cello. He also plays piano and saxophone. Les was a founding member in several notable regional bands including The Pedestrians, Pegasus and Old Brown Shoe. He has performed with numerous regional and national entertainers including BB King, Foxxy Fatts and Company, David Sea (The Temptations) and Eddie Stovall (The World Famous Platters). Les currently is a session player performing regularly with Technique, Mose Stovall and the TCB Band, Aretta Woodruff (member of Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame)and Bo Berry (member Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame).Les has performed throughout the Southeast, Nationally and internationally, including a Brazilian tour with the band The Daxx in the cities of Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Brasilia. Whether the style is Country, Blues, Rock, Jazz, R&B or Classical, Les has the experience and a passion for excellence in his craft to deliver and engage the audience.
Lisa Lynn McCoy
Keys | Vocals
Lisa Lynn McCoy brings keys and high heavenly harmony to the band. As first cousin to Lannette, she also grew up singing with the family band, church, bluegrass festivals and on the front porch. You can’t get any better than blood harmony! She inherited a profound appreciation for the roots of country and bluegrass music, which she seamlessly weaves into the fabric of Rose Colored Glasses' vintage sound.