Oriana and Eric are most commonly known as lead singers of the popular west coast reggae band Soul Majestic. Yet their experience as musicians and in the music industry reaches far beyond the day they first met. At a young age living in Los Angeles, CA, Oriana was surrounded by record industry greats like James Ingram and Berry Gordy Jr., and was inspired to sing as early as she can remember. At age 5 Oriana began her schooling, singing both classical and jazz. In high school she recorded on such movie soundtracks as Home Alone and Shirley Valentine, and went on to perform in popular west coast group Roots Massive. She has since sung back ups for well-known reggae artists Anthony B, Richie Spice, Queen Omega and more. Eric-I (Eric Iverson) came from a musical family out of Santa Barbara, CA. Constantly encouraged to follow his dreams of music, Eric-I started bands as early as 3rd grade. His mother’s career (Shareen El Safy, a world renowned belly dancer) gave Eric-I the seed of rhythm, drawing him first to the drums. Eric-I started to sing and play drums in Lightning Bug Johnson (LBJ), a popular Santa Barbara group, and studied as a music major in college. The group then moved up to Santa Cruz, CA where they transformed into Soul Majestic. That’s when the magic between Oriana and Eric-I was sparked. The two share leads in the band Soul Majestic and after continuous encouragement from their fans, peers and management they formed the side project “O n’E”.

The platform O n’E uses to share and present their music to the people is like no other. The combination of mostly original songs (pulled from repertoire from both Soul Majestic and Eric and Oriana’s original compositions), along with classic and tasteful covers lend to a highly versatile night of music. Showcasing their unique lead vocal styles along with their tight jazzy and folky harmonies, the dual male and female vocals weave in and out of each other, placing emphasis on simplicity of melody, progression, and expression. Shattering the constraints of genre, their newfound freedom of direction allows O n’E to truly express their influences--a combination of Alicia Keys, Jack Johnson, Damian Marley and Lauryn Hill. Married with a growing family, O n’E have been described as this generation’s Sunny and Cher. At any given show you can expect the roots sound of two voices and an acoustic guitar, melodica and ukulele, but don’t be surprised if members of Soul Majestic, special guests, or even a full band appear. A night of passion and emotion will circulate through the soulful, danceable sounds of O n’E.

If songwriter Zach Gill's life were a mobile in a child's nursery, music would be its axis. Hanging from the mobile would be a small ukulele, a collection of vintage organs and pianos, a broken accordion and other sound makers. There would be more than just musical instruments dangling down. There would be an old man's sweater, a furry pilot's cap, a ball of clay for shaping, and a walking stick. If this doesn't give you a clear idea of Gill's sound, maybe the story of his musical journey will.

Growing up in Saratoga, CA, early inspiration came from his grandmother Mabel, a church organist, and father Chuck, an ex-rocker. Zach's future became clear during high school when he sparked a lifelong friendship with fellow musicians Dan Lebowitz and Steve Adams (aka LAG). Discovering the power of performance, the trio began playing jazz, power-pop-rock, bluegrass and everything in between.

The transition from musician to performer occurred seamlessly during time spent at the University of California Santa Barbara. Destiny led LAG to Augusta, Georgia where they were indoctrinated into the world of funk and soul by the godfather himself, James Brown. Zach's world expanded that summer and his voice as a songwriter began to unfold.

Back at school, the group evolved into a variety of projects before emerging as the Animal Liberation Orchestra. Formed in 1998, ALO has been Zach's primary musical vehicle over the last decade. The band's deep repertoire of material has endeared legions of fans with Gill's powerful vocals giving it all a soulful stamp. Best known for live prowess, the band has also released three critically acclaimed albums; most recently 2007's, Roses and Clover.

In 2005, he joined forces with college pal and emerging superstar, Jack Johnson. Accepting an invitation to join Jack's band, Zach diversified the group's trademark sound with his multi-instrumental zest, vocals, and dancing skills. While ALO and Jack Johnson continue to tour, Zach has certainly been keeping busy. Recently he collaborated with Aimee Mann and Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads) on a composition, "At the Edge of the World" for the Paramount Pictures documentary, "An Arctic Tale." His music was also featured in the "Curious George" film and soundtrack alongside Johnson. In 2008 Zach will release an eponymous debut solo project with Johnson's Brushfire Records.

But it hardly sounds like a debut. From the moment you press play and hear the opener "Family" it's apparent that Gill is an effortlessly strong performer: one who knows how to craft and deliver easygoing pop with a large dose of buoyant soul. Think Leon Russell or Levon Helm if they grew up near the beach, listening to a little Bob Marley ("Don't Touch My Stuff"). With unique instrumentation and a playful spirit, Zach Gill carries on a tradition of true musicians who revel in playing and creating, whether on the beach, on the road, or with his kids. He's on a true musical journey that shows no sign of ending, and his new record is simply an awesome glimpse inside the ride.