Meet the TxLips Gang
Guitar Gabby
Founder & CEO, Lawyer and Lead Consultant
Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan is an Atlanta Native and proud graduate of Spelman College and Vermont Law School. Her background in environmental and music law fueled her desire to start and manage the international touring collective, TxLips Band, LLC. Logan believes it is important for artists to be well-rounded and versed in many areas of the music business, thus inspiring women and musicians worldwide to be an unstoppable force. She is currently a writer for Guitar World Magazine and She Shreds Magazine, the Board Chair of Girls Rock Asheville, President of the Girls Rock Camp Alliance Board, a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, and the Diversity Editor for Guitar Girl Magazine. Additionally, she is an Outreach & Talent Acquisitions Internal Consultant for American Conservation Experience (ACE).
She uses her platform to empower others to take their career into their own hands. Check out her four-part Self Management Series with She Shreds Magazine, and her six-part Being a BOSS Series with Guitar Girl Magazine.
She has been playing guitar for over 17 years and proudly endorses the following companies:
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and more.
Planet Vness
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Planet Vanessa is a professional musician that has played piano since the age of 7. She has played for professional and emerging artists across the country, with experience in big music festivals such as SXSW in Austin, TX and the A3C Festival in Atlanta, GA. Her musical style crosses multiple genres of music. As a sound creative she has also produced music for Television commercials, podcasts and social media marketing.
Whitney Sellers
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Learning from her dad how to play drum set when she was just 5 years old, Whitney Sellers is a powerhouse that loves to play all around her hometown. Whitney believes that we determine our own “Success”! “Being where you wanna be, and doing what you wanna do is success!” Learning lessons from the experiences of mistakes made during her younger days have made her the musician she is today, and pushed her to always take advantage of any opportunity she is given. Get up and just do it!
Danielle Webster
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Danielle 'Breedlove' Webster is a pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and producer native to Buffalo, NY. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she pursues music full time as a freelance musician, providing session work & assisting in performances for live bands of all styles including Rock, R&B, Reggae, Pop, and more. As a graduate of Georgia State University, she is currently working toward her goal of attaining a professional status in the field of music supervision, film scoring, and licensing for film and TV.
Erin Mosely
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Erin Mosley is an Atlanta native who began her musical education in the 8th grade after picking up an acoustic guitar. After playing for a few years she decided that she wanted a change and switched to bass guitar in the 10th grade. She went on to study at the University of Alabama where she eventually began taking private cello lessons. Erin moved back to Atlanta after graduating, and now plays with a few music projects including the Soul Conglomerate. She also occasionally plays cello at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. Her favorite genres are funk, R&B, and rock Her inspirations include Flea, John Paul Jones, Victor Wooten, Wilton Felder, Esperanza Spalding, and the music duo Chargaux. She always states that bass is her heart and cello is her soul.
Megan Maloney
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Raised in Durham, North Carolina, Megan Maloney was influenced by many different artists; including: Ella Fitzgerald, Itzhak Perlman, The Ramones and Selena. She attended Durham School of the Arts where she was classically trained on viola, guitar, and string bass. She later studied at Berklee College of Music where she majored in Viola and Guitar performance. She has performed with the blue moon string quartet, Tercer Divisa Latin band, and many other rock bands around NC.
Jae Stix
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Jae Stix has always been fascinated with instruments and the amazing way performing can touch each and every person. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, she honed her gift at a very young age playing with gospel churches, and eventually catching her first break playing in the choir at the age of five years old. She has accomplished many projects including live concerts, stage plays, open mics, festivals, touring, and group/private drumming lessons. Jae Stix is a professional drummer with a unique sound seeking to inspire those she can reach with her gift.
Indigo Una
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Indigo Una is a 21-year-old Jazz Studies major at Howard University. She is a member of the Premier Vocal Jazz Ensemble "Afro Blue" and the Jazz Guitar Ensemble at Howard. She also started a group with her best friends called The Soul Sistas. She writes songs, produces her own music, and has performed around the United States. Through Berklee Jazz Festival, she was awarded the Superior Musicianship and Judges Choice award two years in a row for my performances in vocal jazz. These achievements opened many doors, such scholarships to study and earn college credit at Berklee College of Music over the summers during high school career. She loves to explores the world of vocal jazz. Whether that be through touring, teaching vocal masterclasses at conservatories, or speaking to younger students about the value of receiving a higher education in music.
Aliah Guerra
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Aliah Guerra is a Canadian Trinidadian Jazz musician (electric guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer). In the spring of 2018 Aliah independently released her self-produced Soul/Jazz Album “Sounds of a Seed”.
After Completing the 2018 TD SOCAN Creative Entrepreneur Incubator Program, and performing for the Canadian songwriter Hall of Fame showcase 2019, Aliah had recorded a song at the famous Slaight studio in Toronto, was mentored by Peter Cadernali ( Celine Dion, Tina Marie, & Rick James), and Adrian X (Drake, PartyNextDoor,The Weeknd).
That song (now entitled “Out 2 Cali”) premiered on CBC radio nationwide, and was then picked up on to the Montreal Chill playlist (curated by Spotify).
Tiye Cochran
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Professionally Tiye Cochran is a Hip-hop artist and Blues guitarist with a diverse musical background. As an emcee, she works within the community to empower individuals through the art of improvisational hip-hop also known as "Freestyling". As a hip-hop artist she uses rap to express aggression and a desire for financial freedom. As a guitarist Tiye uses gritty and bluesy riffs to convey an array of emotions, thoughts, and feelings. With a Master of Science in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University, she is the Owner and President of the independent label BrookLanta Entertainment, LLC.
Alexyss Hicks
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Alexyss Hicks is a 23 years old drummer, originally from Bolivar, Tennessee but currently residing in Nashville, TN. At age 4, she began pursuing her interest in drums and by the age 7, she began playing outright. From playing drums at church through her middle and high school-aged years, she found herself playing behind local artists such as Jhonni Blaze, Alacia LaRobin, and other Nashville locals. Some of her favorite genres to play are gospel, R&B, pop, and neo-soul.
Janetta Sherrell
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Janetta Sherrell is a multi-instrumentalist that is currently pursuing a career as a freelance Bass Guitarist in Chicago. Growing up a classically trained Alto Saxophonist that was ranked in high school amongst those in the state of Illinois as one of the Top 10, quickly realized she wanted to be part of the driving force of the band. After attending Columbia in Chicago, receiving her B.A., and being part of a musical family, her love for the bass guitar grew and has now become indescribable. She currently gigs and plays for churches in the city of Chicago. Some of her biggest influences are Justin Timberlake & The Tennessee Kids, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, Pino Palladino (D’angelo), Sharay Reed and the Musicians of the Hamilton Chicago Company.
Aisha Gaillard
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Born in Los Angeles, California, Aisha Gaillard is a drummer of over 20 years. She discovered her passion for music and drums at the age of 3 she went on to be a 2012 scholarship recipient for the 1st annual Roderick D. Jones Memorial Scholarship foundation, which awards young gifted jazz artist. In 2014/2015, Aisha was the drummer for the World Stage Women’s History Month Benefit concert. She had the honor of accompanying artist such as pianist Gail Johnson and violinist Karen Briggs and a list of others. As a recent college graduate from Cal-State Long Beach with a BS in Hospitality Management, her future goal is to own a restaurant with live music. She currently plays at various churches and gigs around the city with an array of artist/bands such as UMI.
Robzie
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DC Native with Jamaican blood, Robzie has always been drawn to music as a form of self-expression. Her journey thus far has led her to work with some of her Grammy-nominated professionals including producer Ghian Wright and recording engineer Niko Bolas. Having been exposed to various music communities while touring nationally and internationally, Robzie developed a passion for helping elevate and maintain the musical culture and scene of her home, DC. From Pride Fests to the Kennedy Center Millenium stage, Robzie has played or participated in events as a public speaker with the goal of helping increase the visibility of black women in entertainment. Robzie is a founding Board Member of This Could Go Boom, a 501c3 nonprofit with the mission of amplifying marginalized voices in the music industry. Having studied business at Georgetown University, Robzie also looks to help other artists build a sustainable lifestyle through doing what they love.
Bri
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Bri is a young musician from Baltimore, Maryland who's mostly known online for bass covers. She loves her bass and some of her favorite artists include Green Day, BTS, Willow Smith, and Rico Nasty! She hopes that other young girls go after their dreams.
“Please don't listen to what anyone else has to say about your personality and interests!! If you enjoying yourself is bothering someone else, they probably just haven't found themselves yet. Please keep doing whatever makes you happy”
Su Preme
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Su Preme is a dedicated drummer, percussionist, music producer, educator, healer, motivational speaker, and Human Resources professional. She is a graduate of Spelman College (B.A) and Georgetown University (M.A). Su Preme founded FruitfulRhythm in 2017, of which she sees percussion in just about anything, and immensely enjoys striking a balance between healthy living and making music!
Su Preme finds fulfillment in her platform when individuals can find and align their own rhythm whether it’s through a percussion workshop or even a wellness seminar. Su Preme has performed at the John F, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Brooklyn Museum, Baltimore Rhythm Festival, The Wammies, DC Funk Parade, WUSA Channel 9 (Great Day Washington), to name a few, and has also worked as an educator and workshop facilitator for top nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for various age groups. Stay tuned for upcoming projects!
RJ
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D.C. Native TaRiesha “Riesha” Fayson is a professional drummer and the 2014 “Hit Like A Girl'' contest champion. She began playing drums by ear at an early age and became a regular at her church by the age of 10. Riesha credits her mother with giving her first drum lesson, telling her to “keep the beat like you’re clapping your hands and stomping your feet.” With that simple, yet essential drumming advice, Riesha’s natural talent skyrocketed. She is influenced by many genres including gospel, pop, r&b, and jazz, all of which helped her to hone her skills.
Since winning the 2014 “Hit Like A Girl'' contest, many doors have opened including performing at the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), a residency with Carlton J. Smith at the legendary House of Blues and Jazz in Shanghai, China, and being endorsed with TRX Cymbals. Her talents have been showcased in PASIC, Girls Rock D.C. Summer Camp, Hip Hop Soul Fest, Drum Like a Lady.
TxLips Band, LLC. Executive Team
Tasha Tavaras
Branded Content Manager
Tasha Tavaras holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Savannah College of Art and Design and currently works for the Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture as a Contract Specialist. She is a photographer, maker of various things, and a budding gardener and is all things #Empowerment. Tasha has been on the Executive team for TxLips Band, LLC. since 2017 and has dedicated her life to creating change in every aspect she can.
Jess Garland
Programming & Development Consultant
Jess Garland is a Dallas-based singer-songwriter, recording and performing artist. She is a multi-instrumentalist who combines harp and guitar loops to evoke her unique brand of celestial avant-garde pop with ethereal jazz tones. Jess most recently opened for Jackie Venson and Hayden Pedigo. She has also opened for Gingger Shankar and Madame Gandhi. Undermain Theatre recently announced that Jess will be performing in their upcoming live plus streaming 2021/2022 season on February 19, 2022. In May 2021, Jess released “Harp & Sol” which is an art film and music composition focusing on environmental racism in Dallas and Black feminism. Jess co-produced the film and composed music for Their Lives Mattered: A Dialogue Honoring Stolen Lives by Dallas law enforcement. Jess has partnered with She Shreds Media and has been featured in Guitar Girl Magazine and Kyser Presents Locals. She is the featured harpist on These Machines are Winning‘s Slaves for Gods album, as well as Sunshine Village’s album, The Buffalo Trees Saved The Children of The Sun. Her debut single, “Glow” is out now.
Kristina Echols
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant
Kristina was born and raised on the South-side Chicago, IL and graduated from Spelman College in 2019 with a B.A. in Sociology, and a minor in Dance. During college, Kristina was a Corella & Bertram Bonner Scholar and represented Spelman’s civic engagement office on a national level. She was an Andrew Goodman Foundation Fellow and a Fellow of the Spelman College Social Justice Program. She completed internships with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC., the Atlanta Braves, The Greening Youth Foundation, and 9to5 Womens' Rights Organization (which she is now the youngest board member). Upon graduation from Spelman, Kristina was a Fulbright Scholar in Sarawak, Malaysia. In addition to her academics and community engagement, Kristina is a professional dancer for the US Womens' National Basketball Association team, The Atlanta Dream, and uses dance not only as a passion but a second career. She loves doing the work of the people and knows the power of the arts. She has committed to doing this work for the rest of her life!
Indigo Passariello
Web Strategist and Social Media Content Manager
Indigo (Una) Passariello is a 21-year-old Jazz Studies major at Howard University. She is a member of the Premier Vocal Jazz Ensemble "Afro Blue" and the Jazz Guitar Ensemble at Howard. She also started a group with her best friends called The Soul Sistas. She writes songs, produces her own music, and has performed around the United States. Through Berklee Jazz Festival, she was awarded the Superior Musicianship and Judges Choice award two years in a row for my performances in vocal jazz. These achievements opened many doors, such scholarships to study and earn college credit at Berklee College of Music over the summers during high school career. She loves to explores the world of vocal jazz. Whether that be through touring, teaching vocal masterclasses at conservatories, or speaking to younger students about the value of receiving a higher education in music.
Danica Roberts
Executive Aide and Team Manager
Danica Roberts is an automotive engineer, pianist, and tech enthusiast. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. Danica is deeply interested in the development of future technologies, intentional spaces and experiences for underrepresented communities, and the intersection of these concepts. She has previously served on the board of a gamut of non-profits, including the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, and National Council of Negro Women. When she's not working, Danica can be found creating physical or audible art via 3D modeling and piano.