The Kimball Hooker Show

Sacramento native Pinkie Rideau has got the flair, the style, but most importantly, she's got the music to make you move. Pinkie Rideau is a contemporary blues musician, writer, producer, vocalist and philanthropist. Having had numerous medical problems since childhood as well as her share of heart breaking family loss, she falls back on sheer experience in forming songs for stage. Drawing from a background steeped in Cajun roots and exposure to the many types of blues that the world has to offer, her music relates to just about everyone. From funny moments to gut wrenching love and loss, she will stimulate your senses.

Find out more about Pinkie at https://www.facebook.com/PinkiesMusic/

Yvette Salas is vocalist of the Bay Area band The Groove Foundation, a group of experienced musicians with a combined total of over 40 years of experience.

Find out more about Yvette and The Groove Foundation at www.thegroovefoundation.com.

Jim Bruno is an experienced vocal instructor, music innovator, performer, and founder of Showcase Music Institute (SMI) at Guitar Showcase in San Jose, California. Jim started performing professionally at the age of 12 and was known as “Little Jimmy Knight" - a child prodigy with amazing talent. Jim plays multiple instruments, writes music, is a consummate performer, and loves to teach.

Find out more about Jim at http://jimmynite.com/.

Award-winning vocalist Niecey Living Single has graced the stages with music legends such as Lenny Williams, The Dramatics, and Tony Terry (to name a few).

Find out more about Niecey at https://nieceylivingsingle.net.

Doug Ellington is best known as a trumpet player whose music is an eclectic combination of genres including rock, hip hop, R&B, and jazz. He tells Kimball about his experience coming from a musical family, including his grand uncle Duke Ellington, and how he wasn’t raised to think in terms of genres, but rather in terms of sound.

Find out more about Doug at https://kimball.show/doug-ellington.

Oakland native Harold Kiel earned his credentials in the underground Bay Area music scene but is now earning his stripes not only a vocalist, but a writer, song arranger, and solo artist. Harold is also the Senior Vice President and Partner of World Peace Records Inc and former member of the Bay Area band A Touch Of Class. He is now the band leader to the Full Xtreem Band aka FX, a 9 piece funk band.

Find out more about Harold Kiel at https://www.facebook.com/harold.kiel1.

Denise Bridges is the founder of Child of Mercy ministries, and of 'Never Lose Hope' and 'Destined for more' women's and girls conferences. She's the worship leader for the women's conferences, retreats, and events at Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, with Pastor and author Chip Ingram. Her story and music can be heard on CBN News, The 700 Club, The Trinity Broadcasting Network, CSN International, and several other television and radio stations.

Find out more about Denise at http://childofmercy.com.

Legend Michael "Spiderman" Robinson is a multi-platinum keyboardist, writer, arranger, producer, and band leader. He played keyboards on the R&B Classic "Very Special" by Debra Laws, which is now sampled by a host of artists on millions of recordings including the Multi platinum hit "All I Have" by Jennifer Lopez and LL Cool J.

Find out more about Michael "Spiderman" Robinson at http://www.mikespidermanrobinson.com/.