Gravel Museum Music

Gravel Museum Music is dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of rock music in the concert hall by presenting the repertoire with full symphony orchestra and dynamic arrangements. Founders, Bradley and Steven Thachuk, have years of experience as both performers and arrangers in this field, combining their passion for the repertoire with their skills as critically acclaimed classical musicians. Most recent projects have included:

• Steve Hackett – Genesis Revisited for Band & Orchestra (USA, UK, Germany) – released on InsideOut Records on Blu-Ray/DVD/CD as “Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra: Live at Royal Festival Hall”
• Symphonically Hip: The Music of the Tragically Hip (USA, Canada)
• Tribute to The Grateful Dead, Kleinhans Hall, 1970 (USA)
• Dave Mason with Symphony Orchestra (USA)

THE BAND

Jeremy Saje, singer

Jeremy has been performing his entire life, beginning with singing numbers in his father’s magic shows.   In high school, Jeremy found the wonder of musical theater and, directly after graduation, embarked on his career, performing on stages up and down the Eastern seaboard playing such roles as Billy Crocker in “Anything Goes”, Pontius Pilate in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, The Hawker in “Tommy”, Prince Dauntless in “Once Upon a Mattress”, Charlie Brown in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, Mary Sunshine in “Chicago”, and many more. Jeremy’s decision to move to California saw the opportunity to originate a few roles, including the title role in “Old Ben” , as well as several national tours and Off-Broadway runs of new works.  He ventured back East as a soloist in the world premiere of “Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL” with the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA.   Sir Tim Rice and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber were in attendance on opening night and gave rave reviews of the production and cast.  He returned to California for several productions with DOMA Theatre Company, to stellar reviews. Broadway World wrote, “His ‘Judas’ Death’ in Act II will shake you right out of your seats” in regard to Jeremy’s portrayal of Judas in DOMA Theatre Company’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Jeremy never left behind his “rock n roll” and soul roots, and performs with bands regularly throughout Southern California. His powerful voice, expressive range and  theatrical approach have made him a popular staple of the music scene and in demand as a singer and voice-over artist.

Paul Ill, bass

Life-long bassist/songwriter PAUL ILL counts playing with the WILLIE DIXON FAMILY BAND at Mr. Dixon’s wake, tracking live in a London studio with TINA TURNER, playing and songwriting with DIRE STRAITS LEGACY, CHRISTINA AGUILARA, PINK, ALICIA KEYS and performing with BOB WEIR as career peak experiences.

He is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, who as a studio bassist has played on recordings that have sold over 20 million records. He has sold more than 4.5 million records as a songwriter.

His recording and touring credits include the afore-mentioned Tina Turner, Bob Weir, Annie Lennox, Linda Perry (whom he counts as a crucial influence and mentor), Courtney Love, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Pink, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) James Blunt, Michael Des Barres, Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), and Wayne Kramer (MC5) just to name a few.

Paul is a “first call” studio musician, songwriter, orchestrator and arranger for esteemed record producers such as Jack Douglas, Little Steven Van Zant, and Guy Chambers.

Jimmy Keegan, drums

Jimmy started playing at 10 years old. A few months after receiving his first drum set he landed a TV show alongside the late River Phoenix. A few months later he was doing theater in LA as a cast member and musician. By 14 he started his first band Polo that would end up in regular rotation at Disneyland as well as winning Starsearch and performing on numerous telethons. By 18 he started getting calls for sessions and tours. It expanded from there. “I was lucky to have a huge family with all kinds of music playing at all times. As I grew as a musician, I just continued that trend of listening to everything. Consequently, I get calls from R&B artists as often as rock, pop and country artists.” From Santana, John Waite and Kenny Loggins to Tevin Campbell to Tony Orlando. 2003 Jimmy began touring with Spock’s Beard alongside fellow Aquarian artist Nick D’Virgilio. 2012 saw Nick leaving and Jimmy taking over as the full time drummer with the release of Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep and 2015 with The Oblivion Particle. Now on to new territory, The long awaited self titled solo album is out to rave reviews. On top of that, “the new band” Pattern-Seeking Animals has released its 5th album “Friend of All Creatures” and the 6th is on the way.

Jimmy uses Yamaha drums, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian drumheads, Vater drumsticks, as well Audio-Technica, and Focusrite audio equipment.

Zachary Provost, keyboards, piano and backing vocals

He is an in-demand keyboardist, singer, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. He was Josh Groban’s bandleader and pianist for 5 years and has performed with Elton John, John Williams, Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, David Foster, Bela Fleck, Jason Scheff (former lead singer of Chicago), Uncle Kracker, Coolio and many others. His most recent album “Walk That Road” can be found wherever you find music.

Zach uses Dexibell keyboards exclusively.

Steven Thachuk, guitar, arranger

Steve is known throughout the world as a classical guitar virtuoso, and has performed as a soloist in concert, with orchestras, and on radio across North America and Europe.  He was always a maverick in the classical world, often playing electric guitar, experimental music, and rock tunes in a classical style. In 2009, Steve partnered with Jeff Young (Megadeth) for acoustic shows in England, and since then has turned his attention more and more to his rock n roll roots.

After a stint with an acoustic fusion trio (with Julian Coryell, guitarist for Alannis Morissette & Leonard Cohen), Steve began working as an orchestrator for Steve Hackett (Genesis) and his Genesis Revisited for Band & Orchestra project. This collaboration produced a British tour and a Live album and DVD from Royal Festival Hall in London. Steve went on later to orchestrate a show for Dave Mason from Traffic, and has been producing band and orchestra tributes ever since.

Steve played with the band ALLIANCE in the Toronto hard rock scene of the late 80s, but then left to pursue his classical performing career.   He currently plays in several bands in Los Angeles (including Friends of Ill), works as a session player, and performs in experimental and ambient concerts.