Our Members
Our member's backgrounds and influences
Amara Lin:
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Amara Lin is a singer/songwriter who grew up in the Bay Area. She’s been performing since the age of 3 and writing original music since she was 14. She’s worked in many musical contexts spanning over a plethora of genres including choral, rock, worship, and a cappella jazz. She is studying music and psychology working towards a music therapy degree. The release of her original music has just begun with many more projects in the works.
Garrett McGurdle
Garrett is a guitarist from the Bay Area and has been banging sticks together since he was 9. His main influences are Jeff Beck, Robben Ford, David Gilmour, and many other blues/fusion guitarists.
Ellis Shahin:
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Ellis has been around music for as long as he can remember. He was introduced to jazz early on by his father and is influenced by players like George Benson and Stevie Wonder. Also, multi instrumentalist artists like Luna Li and FKJ. His main instruments are the bass and vibraphone but he can also play drums and keys to a certain extent. “This band has helped me develop as a musician and grow my managerial skills exponentially.”
Davis Adragna
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Davis Adragna is a multitalented musician with both drumming and singing under his belt. While studying jazz at San Jose State full time, he sings in church choir at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. His love for drums stems from his father, who also is the person to introduce Davis to the instrument. Some of the drummers he listens to are Neil Peart, Max Roach, and Bill Stewart.
Miguel Song
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Miguel started playing the piano around the age of 6 and has enjoyed playing in Silk Road since its original formation. Some of Miguel’s largest influences are Tom Misch, Charles Cornell, and Daniel Caesar. In addition to piano, he also enjoys playing the drums and messing around on the guitar.
Alana Lin
Alana has been singing and performing for as long as she can remember, most often in a duet with her sister. Music is one of the many styles of art that Alana participates in, including her upcoming career as a welder. She has appreciated the opportunity to expand her musical horizons through being a member of Silk Road
