Jules Torchin
Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals

Julie Torchin  performed for 6 years in the successful Chicago based tribute to Heart and Fleetwood Mac playing the part of both Stevie Nicks and Nancy Wilson.  She has shared the stage with national acts and musicians such as Cheap Trick, Grand Funk, Paul Rogers, Howard Leese(Heart!), Mickey Thomas, Joan Jett, Jim Peterik, Mike Reno, Survivor, Fee Waybill, 3Dog Night, Kevin Chalfont  and more.  Most notable venues include House of Blues,  Comisky Park, Hawthorne Race Track, Vic Theatre, Navy Pier, World Music Theatre, OC Pavilion, Wildflower Fest, Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience.  Julie also performs as "Stevie Nicks" in the national Fleetwood Mac tribute “Fleetwood Nicks” as well as her own original alternative rock project, “Surrounding Sara”. 
"My favorite band has always been Heart, my idol Nancy Wilson, and I am thrilled to be a part of this incredible tribute and work with such amazing talented musicians. ~Julie Torchin~  For more on Julie please visit myspace.com/surroundingsara

 

Dave Davis
Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals

 

 

 

 

Originally from the small town of Clay in central West Virginia, David was exposed to music at a very young age. He began playing drums and percussion at age 11 and first began playing guitar seriously at age 14 under the influence of such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Van Halen, and Metallica. Throughout his high school and college years, there were rarely times that he was not involved in some sort of musical project. With his former band, Satchel Brown, from Morgantown, WV, David recorded one album, but his passion has always been performing live on stage.
After receiving his law degree from West Virginia University, David moved to Las Vegas in November 2007. After doing several auditions with other groups, he was finally offered the drummer position with local Fleetwood Mac tribute group, Fleetwood Nicks. However, when approached to help form Heart Alive and play guitar, it was too good to pass. He now splits his time between both bands along with fellow Heart Alive members Brad, Julie, Danny, and Benjamin.
"Primarily knowledgeable of Heart's music from the 1980's, having the opportunity to really explore their entire catalog in order to be part of this band has been a great experience for me and will result in my growth as a musician".~ Dave Davis~

Danny Buss
Bass Guitar

Danny grew up in the heart of Chicago's music scene playing drums, guitar and bass. His passion for bass was noticed by a band opening on tour for Deep Purple. Danny's life on the road with this legendary band gave him not only the experience of performing in front of stadium audiences, but the drive to do his own original material. Danny began writing his own music in Chicago, while playing in a Heart/Fleetwood Mac tribute opening for acts such as Cheap Trick, Grand Funk and many more.

Since relocating to Las Vegas, Danny has played in several different national tributes including "Unauthorized Ozzy", where Brad Gillis has joined them on stage, as well as the national Fleetwood Mac Tribute "Fleetwood Nicks". Danny was the obvious choice to be Heart Alive's bassist, not only because he knows this music inside and out, but because he will kill us if we are not the very best.(ha)

 

Brad Torchin
Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals

Brad grew up in a musical family and started strumming guitar when he was only 8 years old. He played for years in the Southern California club scene, while studying music composition, along with software engineering at UCSD. After many years of playing Rock, Blues and Jazz throughout the southwest, he joined a national Fleetwood Mac Tribute (Fleetwood Nicks) as the challenging part of Lindsey Buckingham. Brad has always admired the incredible talent of Roger Fisher of Heart --as well as Howard Leese--and decided he was ready for an even bigger challenge--to play guitar & keys for Heart Alive. Brad recently handed the keyboard role to Benjamin Winbery (also keyboardist in Fleetwood Nicks) in order to concentrate more on guitar & mandolin. Brad is also the co-writer of the original project Surrounding Sara.

 

Benjamin Winbery
Keyboards

 

 

Ben started playing piano at age 8 while growing up in San Antonio, TX.  He later resided in Austin, TX for 11 years before heading West.  Ben played professionally for 10 years touring across the U.S. with multiple bands including the hit Motown group the Marcells and the Great Rock and Roll Reunion Tour, which included Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, Martha Reeves, Little Anthony, Sam the Sham and many others. He has recorded and toured with Patsy Torres (both television & radio appearances), as well as many other artists as a session keyboardist. In 1994 Ben decided to hang up playing music full time and went back to School to earn a B.A. & MBA. Ben has been playing part time ever since opening for acts such as Pat Travers, Oingo Boingo, Mark Farner, The Commodores, Pablo Cruise, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Daniels, The Coasters, The Platters and many more! Benjamin is also the keyboadist for Fleetwood Nicks, the national Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks tribute show.

 

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Bio on drummer Aaron Olson coming soon!

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Aaron was born just outside of Fresno, CA, but grew up and spent most of his life in Las Vegas.  He started playing drums at the tender age of ten, and was touring professionally by the age of 19.  In addition to playing drums, he plays guitar and bass, and is an accomplished song writer.  He won several  contests with notable radio airplay and has sold jingles to national companies.  He has played in many professional bands with extensive experience in the casino and corporate circuits, most notably "The Fab"...one of the most recognized Beatles Tributes in the country, that has a regular show every week in Las Vegas.  Aaron started contributing h is rock-solid talent to Heart Alive in 2012, his first show at Feather Falls Casino-the very same stage Heart themselves has performed on.  We welcome Aaron to Heart Alive, and are very honored to have such a talented drummer on board!

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Mike Alcini
(former band mate, drummer/percussionist)

Heart Alive would like to thank Mike for his enormous dedication and contribution to the band,
for sharing the genuine love for this music, and putting everything he had into each show!
We wish Mike all the best in his musical futures!