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Heidi Adams

  • Vocals

Heidi was vital in starting large outreach concerts and Valentine’s Day Banquets in Atlanta GA and In 2003 Heidi was one of the lead singers in a band called “GunnPoint” which performed across the country at City wide outreaches and Major Rodeo events. The GunnPoint band was recognized for their vocal and musical talents and they won awards such as “Duo of the Year”, “Vocal Group’ and “Band of the year” in the Inspirational Country Music Association world.  The group recorded two CD’s including Live at the Rialto Christmas CD entitled “A Colorado Christmas” released in the fall of 2009 and a duet CD called “If I were you.”

   While on lockdown from the Pandemic, Michelle Scallon, Anthony Walker and Heidi put together an eclectic band of musicians and vocalists called “Heart n Soul.” They’re looking forward to playing uplifting music in Northern Colorado again and bringing some joy and fun back into all our lives. 

   Heidi is a certified laser tech and licensed Esthetician and her and her husband Jim have 5 children and 7 grandchildren and reside in Windsor, CO.

Heidi Adams

  • Vocals

Heidi was vital in starting large outreach concerts and Valentine’s Day Banquets in Atlanta GA and In 2003 Heidi was one of the lead singers in a band called “GunnPoint” which performed across the country at City wide outreaches and Major Rodeo events. The GunnPoint band was recognized for their vocal and musical talents and they won awards such as “Duo of the Year”, “Vocal Group’ and “Band of the year” in the Inspirational Country Music Association world.  The group recorded two CD’s including Live at the Rialto Christmas CD entitled “A Colorado Christmas” released in the fall of 2009 and a duet CD called “If I were you.”

   While on lockdown from the Pandemic, Michelle Scallon, Anthony Walker and Heidi put together an eclectic band of musicians and vocalists called “Heart n Soul.” They’re looking forward to playing uplifting music in Northern Colorado again and bringing some joy and fun back into all our lives. 

   Heidi is a certified laser tech and licensed Esthetician and her and her husband Jim have 5 children and 7 grandchildren and reside in Windsor, CO.

John Johnson

  • Bass

John Johnson is from Westport Connecticut where he started his musical career as bassist for many blues bands working the New England circuit.
Since moving to Colorado in the 1980’s, John has worked with many great players:  John Sansone, Hugh Ragin, Marc Sabatella, Greg Carol, Max Wagner and Blues legend Homesick James Williamson to name a few.


John’s bass style can be described as supportive, sensitive and soulful with a unique sound of his own…

John Johnson

  • Bass

John Johnson is from Westport Connecticut where he started his musical career as bassist for many blues bands working the New England circuit.
Since moving to Colorado in the 1980’s, John has worked with many great players:  John Sansone, Hugh Ragin, Marc Sabatella, Greg Carol, Max Wagner and Blues legend Homesick James Williamson to name a few.


John’s bass style can be described as supportive, sensitive and soulful with a unique sound of his own…

Steve Johnson

  • Keyboard and vocals and Misc...

Steve Johnson is a Colorado singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
and performer. Offering a diverse and engaging mix of classic rock, blues
and vocal jazz tunes, Steve’s expressive piano and guitar accompaniment provides a rich musical foundation for his strong, dynamic vocals.

As a 3-year-old, Steve’s parents were surprised to hear him picking out
nursery rhymes on a toy piano. He began taking piano lessons at age 4
and picked up guitar at age 8. During his school years he learned to play
trumpet, trombone, baritone, French horn, tuba, flute and saxophone
in school bands, as well as electric piano, electric guitar, bass guitar and drums in his extracurricular bands.

Steve studied at Berklee College of Music and earned a 2-year certificate
in Music Composition. Professional credits and notable accomplishments
include recording for Paul and Linda McCartney, Andy Qunta (Icehouse)
and others, and a national tour as sideman with the Swiss metal band
Krokus. He performed with Krokus at the 1986 Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas for an audience of 72,000 (Van Halen headlining).

Steve performs regularly as a solo act in northern Colorado and Wyoming. He can also be seen with Elmer Funk (a 10-pc funk horn band), The Custom Shop Band, Tina Marx & The Millionaires, Kahuna Beach Party (Beach Boys tribute band) and a variety of other groups.

Steve Johnson

  • Keyboard and vocals and Misc...

Steve Johnson is a Colorado singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
and performer. Offering a diverse and engaging mix of classic rock, blues
and vocal jazz tunes, Steve’s expressive piano and guitar accompaniment provides a rich musical foundation for his strong, dynamic vocals.

As a 3-year-old, Steve’s parents were surprised to hear him picking out
nursery rhymes on a toy piano. He began taking piano lessons at age 4
and picked up guitar at age 8. During his school years he learned to play
trumpet, trombone, baritone, French horn, tuba, flute and saxophone
in school bands, as well as electric piano, electric guitar, bass guitar and drums in his extracurricular bands.

Steve studied at Berklee College of Music and earned a 2-year certificate
in Music Composition. Professional credits and notable accomplishments
include recording for Paul and Linda McCartney, Andy Qunta (Icehouse)
and others, and a national tour as sideman with the Swiss metal band
Krokus. He performed with Krokus at the 1986 Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas for an audience of 72,000 (Van Halen headlining).

Steve performs regularly as a solo act in northern Colorado and Wyoming. He can also be seen with Elmer Funk (a 10-pc funk horn band), The Custom Shop Band, Tina Marx & The Millionaires, Kahuna Beach Party (Beach Boys tribute band) and a variety of other groups.

Dave Pinksy

  • Drums
David has been playing drums since his early years in Columbus, Ohio. Among the many highlights, he had the opportunity to open for Wilson Pickett, as well as play backup for The Coasters and The Drifters. 
After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, David joined Window and eventually made an album, The Empyreal Ballet. You can still find this record on the internet on some of the Indie Alt Rock pages. 
David enjoyed a 20 plus year career as a full-time professional gig and studio musician in the SF Bay Area. A few highlights include a tour with Leslie (It’s My Party) Gore, playing in a parody lounge group called The Highballs that gained a loyal following, doing special concerts with the likes of Little Roger and the Goosebumps (Stairway to Gilligan’s Island), and being a member of an eclectic 25-piece rock orchestra playing behind many of the Bay Area born talents such as Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Journey, and Jefferson Starship. 
During his San Francisco days, David earned a bachelor’s in computer science from UC Berkeley and began a career as a Software Engineer, all while continuing to play music part time. His software career (now retired) brought him to Fort Collins, CO where he is currently enjoying working with various local music groups. 

Dave Pinsky

  • Drums
David has been playing drums since his early years in Columbus, Ohio. Among the many highlights, he had the opportunity to open for Wilson Pickett, as well as play backup for The Coasters and The Drifters. 
After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, David joined Window and eventually made an album, The Empyreal Ballet. You can still find this record on the internet on some of the Indie Alt Rock pages. 
David enjoyed a 20 plus year career as a full-time professional gig and studio musician in the SF Bay Area. A few highlights include a tour with Leslie (It’s My Party) Gore, playing in a parody lounge group called The Highballs that gained a loyal following, doing special concerts with the likes of Little Roger and the Goosebumps (Stairway to Gilligan’s Island), and being a member of an eclectic 25-piece rock orchestra playing behind many of the Bay Area born talents such as Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Journey, and Jefferson Starship. 
During his San Francisco days, David earned a bachelor’s in computer science from UC Berkeley and began a career as a Software Engineer, all while continuing to play music part time. His software career (now retired) brought him to Fort Collins, CO where he is currently enjoying working with various local music groups.