Although we are in possession of some of the finest and most extensive soundtrack libraries available, there are some projects which require highly personalized scoring and embellishments. At times like these we are able to call upon our vast network of instrumentalist and composers to assist in perfecting a musical score.

Fred Lieder - Cello Born in Washington DC, master cellist Fred Lieder began diligently studying the instrument at age 10. Later developing a profound interest in Jazz and Rock, at 14 Fred began incorporating these genres of his own volition. He later majored in cello at the University of Maryland, studying under Evelyn Elsing and David Sayer. Natural depth, ingenuity, sensitivity, and obvious savvy enhance Fred's impeccable skills in cello-driven arranging and improvisation. Surprisingly, for the amusement of himself and others, Fred extracts lead riffs from such Rock icons as Jimi Hendrix, creating an effect that both titillates and boggles the mind! He is a much sought-after studio musician, who also teaches from his "Cello Studio" in Maryland. Playing notable venues Blues Alley, Black Cat, and The State Theater . Fred also regularly performs at Wolf Trap, The Smithsonian, The Birchmere, and The Kennedy Center.

Henry Cross - Bass, Vocals, Voiceovers A founding member of the band Big Village, Henry has been an anchor in the DC World music scene for nearly 20 years. He has studied with such notables as Ornette Coleman, Allen Ginsburg, and Oliver Lake. His experience as a producer/songwriter has earned him an international reputation as an innovator of unique blends of global music.

David Roe - Piano, Vocals, Voiceovers David Roe has logged millions of musical touring miles. DR, as he is known from Singapore to Cape Cod, has played in Rock, Country, Blues, Wedding, Ethnic, Folk, Jazz and Whatever Bands that could sustain a musician who really just wanted to play the joyous songs from the American South; Ragtime from the Carolina Piedmont, Memphis Jug Band, Delta Blues, and Traditional Jazz from the Big Easy. www.royalrounders.com/

Avril Smith –Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin The 2004 Washington Area Music Association (WAMMIE) award winner for Contemporary Folk Instrumentalist, Avril began playing the guitar at age 8 and has played a wide range of styles over the years -- everything from jazz to rock to bluegrass. Avril also plays mandolin with the Celtic trio Tinsmith, and with singer-songwriter Franklin Taggart. Avril also plays mandolin, bass, and dobro. Avril has performed at the Birchmere, and many other top venues.

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