Stars and Promises
Peter Mayer and brother Jim Mayer were born in India, the sons of missionary parents who spent a total of 17 years there.  In 1966, the family moved to America where Jim and Peter pursued a career in music.  Peter studied classical and jazz guitar, and for three years taught the jazz guitar studies course at Webster University.  Jim studied classical bass at the conservatory of music in St. Louis and has performed with such artists as Herb Ellis, Pat Metheny, James Moody, Eddie Harris and Howard Johnson.  The Mayer brothers, together with drummer Roger Guth, formed the pop group "PM" and in 1988 were signed to Warner Brothers Records and their single "Piece of Paradise" reached number 8 on the Billboard adult contemporary charts.  PM toured with the groups Chicago and the Moody Blues, and later was asked by Jimmy Buffett to go on tour with his Coral Reefer Band -- one summer has turned into 11 tours and 7 albums with the Jimmy Buffett Band.  During the time off from tours with Buffett, PM released two additional albums and Peter has pursued a solo career, releasing three albums of his own.R. Scott Bryan plays percussion with this ensemble, but has a wide range of musical abilities that include guitar, keyboards, bass, French horn and a strong voice.  Bryan toured for five years with Sheryl Crow, sharing the stage with the likes of Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.Mark Holland plays Native American wood flute, concert flute and various wind instruments.  Having studied with members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Holland has logged 20 years of playing experience on the concert flute.Ron Vince plays violin and mandolin regularly with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.  He has played electric as well as acoustic violin in a variety of groups with styles ranging from classical to rock, to jazz.