The Band
Sounds of Valor may have been Tom Mooney's idea, but it'd still be just an idea if not for his fellow musically-minded veterans who make up the band of badasses who play and sing by his side.
Saxy Ric
Army
With a monicker befitting both his persona and his skill with the saxophone (one of the many instruments he plays), Saxy has toured with everyone from Ashanti to Glenn Jones. He's played with bands and artists of all kinds and graced stages as grand as the Apollo Theater's during his decades as a musician.
Chris Hough
Navy
Capable of playing the drums to back every sort of band, from rock acts to country groups, Chris is an expert at keeping the rhythm upholding any tune. And while Sounds of Valor is lucky to have him as our drummer, he's always up for new opportunities to show his skills playing the proverbial skins.
Velvet Salgado
Navy
With a voice so full of soul it's a miracle the windows don't shatter whenever she starts singing, Velvet blends her knowledge of jazz, blues, and modern pop to fuel her performances on the mic. And she's one hell of a great keyboard player to boot. You can check out more of her work and contact her on her personal website.
William Eggleston Jr.
Navy
Educated at Boston's famed Berklee College of Music, William's spent the last decade professionally slapping bass strings. In addition to Sounds of Valor, he plays with several other bands and teaches others his art at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica and at Guitar Center in Harrisburg, PA
Michael Sicola
Air Force
With three decades of professional guitar playing under his belt and the chops to prove it, Mike is equally adept at shredding rock licks as he is blues solos. You can find this Jersey Shore native on stages and in studios all across the Tri-State Area as well as on various social media platforms under the username @guitardadusaf.
Chuck Thomas
Navy
After first studying classical guitar, Chuck eventually expanded his repertoire to include rock, blues, jazz, and folk music as well. An expert in finger-style playing, you can find and enjoy his work on every major digital music platform from Amazon to Spotify.