The Band

The Sound Behind the Music

Our roots

About the band

Jimmy Parrish

Lead Vocal & Guitar

Eric Kyle

Guitar

 

Eric is an accomplished guitarist, songwriter, and producer whose career reflects a deep connection to the roots of blues, rock, and southern music. Eric has established himself as a versatile and respected musician both onstage and in the studio.

Over the course of his career, Eric has shared the stage with members of legendary acts including Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Black Oak Arkansas, Firefall, KISS, Artimus Pyle Band, and Marshall Tucker Band. He has also served as direct support for an impressive lineup of artists, including Johnny Winter, The Outlaws, Sonny Landreth, Royal Southern Brotherhood, David Allan Coe, Eric Sardinas, John Anderson, Devon Allman and Duane Betts.

Eric’s studio work is equally extensive. His recording projects have included collaborations with renowned musicians such as Billy Sheehan, Anton Fig, Kent Wells, Bo Bice, Sandy Ficca, Jerry McPherson, Paul Hollowell, Lonnie Wilson, Dave Fowler, Dan Shafer, Dane Bryant, and others.

Whether performing live, writing original music, or producing in the studio, Eric brings decades of experience, a distinctive guitar-driven sound, and a passion for authentic, soulful music to every project.
 

Mike Reilly

Guitar

Bill Babin

Keyboards

Based in Jacksonville, FL, Bill is a powerhouse keyboardist, producer, songwriter, and arranger with a lifetime of musical mastery. A Berklee College of Music alumnus and Army veteran originally from Boston, Bill brings decades of professional industry experience to every project. He has shared the stage with music icons like Charlie Daniels, the Marshall Tucker Band, Confederate Railroad, and blues legend James Montgomery.

Bill’s musical journey began at the age of five, when he took his first piano lesson and discovered a lifelong passion for music. Over the years, that passion evolved into a multifaceted career encompassing live performance, session work, songwriting, arranging, and studio production. His formal training at Berklee College of Music, combined with years of real-world experience, has given Bill a unique ability to blend technical precision with feel, creativity, and a deep understanding of the art of making music.

Throughout his career, Bill has had the opportunity to perform alongside and collaborate with an impressive range of artists, bringing his versatility and unmistakable keyboard style to every stage and studio. Whether performing in front of a packed audience, crafting arrangements behind the scenes, or contributing to the creative process in the studio, Bill approaches each project with the same commitment to musicianship and excellence.

His recent high-profile projects include performing as the keyboardist for Captain Fantastic, an Elton John tribute, as well as collaborating with award-winning artist Lexi James as a keyboardist, songwriter, and arranger. These projects showcase Bill’s ability to move seamlessly between musical styles while capturing the character and energy that make each performance unique.

Today, Bill continues to make his mark on the First Coast music scene as a member of Jacksonville’s premier Trop Rock band, Jimmy Parrish and The Waves. Bringing together decades of experience, a passion for performance, and a lifelong love of music, Bill continues to create, perform, and collaborate while adding his signature sound to every project he takes on.

Joe Dolci

Bass

Bill Reilly

Drums