Lisa Tyack
Lisa Tyack is a dynamic singer with a warm, witty, and engaging stage presence. Trained and experienced, Lisa brings an amazing and endearing repertoire of R&B, rock, swing, torchy ballads, musical theatre selections, and jazzy standards, all delivered with energy and passion.
During the years of honing her craft, Lisa has toured extensively throughout the West Coast, Hawaiian Islands, as well as showcased locally in many different venues such as The Portland Rose Festival, The Bite, Tigard Balloon Festival, Good in the Hood, Fort Vancouver’s 4th of July Celebration, countless clubs, conventions, charity events, weddings, fairs, and festivals.
Lisa has opened for Latin celebrity Trini Lopez, Meredith Brooks, Curtis Salgado, and has shared lead singing duties with Eddie Magee (formerly of Tower of Power).
Lisa has appeared as the featured singer in musical ventures throughout the years with many of Portland’s finest musicians, and has been honored to be a repeat performer for The Blazer organization singing for pregame events as well as performing the National Anthem during the playoffs.
Bruce Svela
Playing drums from age 10, Bruce has been entertaining audiences for most of his life. Anticipating every show, Bruce brings the groove to LHM at 110% full throttle.
Having worked with Steve Miller, the Grateful Dead, Billy Preston, The Alman brothers, Marshal Tucker, Elvin Bishop, Eric Burton, and BB King. And Eddie McGee (lead singer Tower of Power), Bruce also led a very successful 10 piece power horn band - Perfect 10
Playing drums from age 10, Bruce has been entertaining audiences for most of his life. Anticipating every show, Bruce brings the groove to LHM at 110% full throttle.
Having worked with Steve Miller, the Grateful Dead, Billy Preston, The Alman brothers, Marshal Tucker, Elvin Bishop, Eric Burton, and BB King. And Eddie McGee (lead singer Tower of Power), Bruce also led a very successful 10 piece power horn band - Perfect 10
Scot Gudger
Scot Gudger’s bass playing career has encompassed many genres, including rock, funk, jazz, soul, blues, bluegrass and big bands. He has had the privilege of performing in venues in the United States, Mexico and Germany, supporting artists such as Marc Seales (arguably the most published composer in history), John O’Hurley, Richard Arnold and Kenny G. In his musical career he has been a Groove Swinger, a No Cost Extension, a Coachman, and is now a Hitman with Lisa Tyack!
Brian Rose
Brian Rose is not only a successful educator (Music & Audio Engineering) HE ALSO brings his wealth of piano, keyboard/synth & vocal styles, that excite and please the crowd - at every LHM event. Among his many projects and performance credits: – Bobby Goldsboro, Esperanza Spalding, The 4 Tops, solo pianist for Embassy Suites Hotels, Nordstrom and Remo’s, as well as the commercial recording & television industries; check out NBC - Portlandia “Nina’s Birthday”.
Brian has worked with a number of hot-ticket Artists from across the country including Cal Scott Band, Gary Ogan, Panama, Pressure Point, and a variety of Salsa and Latin Jazz groups and NOW - Lisa and the Hitmen!
Brian Rose is not only a successful educator (Music & Audio Engineering) HE ALSO brings his wealth of piano, keyboard/synth & vocal styles, that excite and please the crowd - at every LHM event. Among his many projects and performance credits: – Bobby Goldsboro, Esperanza Spalding, The 4 Tops, solo pianist for Embassy Suites Hotels, Nordstrom and Remo’s, as well as the commercial recording & television industries; check out NBC - Portlandia “Nina’s Birthday”.
Brian has worked with a number of hot-ticket Artists from across the country including Cal Scott Band, Gary Ogan, Panama, Pressure Point, and a variety of Salsa and Latin Jazz groups and NOW - Lisa and the Hitmen!
Sam Durazzo
- Sam's influences range from the blues, jazz, rock and Rnb - as the newest addition to Lisa and the Hitmen, Sam brings an exciting energy to the LHM stage! After moving to Portland from New Orleans in 2018, Sam has played with a number of acts throughout the Pacific Northwest including Tommy Tutone, Ms. Vee, the Elite band, to name a few.
Sam keeps up a rigorous performance schedule as well as his position as senior Guitar instructor at Five Star Guitars.