Tim Hern Music

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Biography

       Tim Hern was born in western Pennsylvania and began singing at the age of ten. Being influenced by a family rich in the entertainment industry, his vocal abilities were encouraged wholeheartedly. At the age of fifteen Tim discovered the acoustic guitar and has been playing it ever since. In the early 1980's Tim was featured vocalist for several local bands before taking a break from music to raise a family.

        In 1996 Tim teamed up with Leslie Gray as B.O.A.A. (Brothers Of An Art) an acoustic duo. They play all around the Phoenix area in clubs, restaurants and for private parties. They have had many band projects under the name Gray Matter and finally arrived on the universal name SOULCATCHER.

        Tim has always had a place in his heart for the Broadway Stage and Jazz Standards. His Grandfather, John Robert Rutledge, danced with his second cousin Gene Kelly when they were children. Gene lived with his Grandmother Kelly on occasion in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Tim's grandfather and Gene were very close. His Grandfather Rutledge, like so many early vaudeville performers, found himself working for a living to raise a family instead of pursuing a career in entertainment. Tim's mother Pat, took years of tap lessons from Louise Kelly (Gene Kelly's sister) and Bill Bailey ( Louise's husband and Gene's brother-in-law, who was in many of Gene's movies). She always participated in  local community theatre to help raise money for charities where ever they lived. She was the Sanitary Dairy's ice cream women on live local WJAC TV in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in the sixties during Tim's early years.

        This show is dedicated to an elegant era and all the people behind the scenes who wrote the music of those early years.

        SOULCATCHER is an fourteen year music partnership between Tim Hern and Leslie Gray which resulted in a premier blues and blues driven rock acoustic duo. The name reflects our goal of capturing your emotions and passions. Our visions and stories are shared through our music and storytelling. Take a journey with us as we lay it down for you. We perform for Concerts, Conventions, Festivals, Country Clubs, Fundraisers, Corporate Events, Anniversaries, Grand Openings, Picnics, Tailgate Parties, Birthday Celebrations, TV, Radio and General Entertainment Events. Performing original compositions and cover song shows. We are available to travel anywhere, helping you provide world class entertainment for your entertainment needs. Check out our website www.soulcatcherblues.com or SOULCATCHER on myspace for local, national and international show schedules.

        SOULCATCHER has real news! We have been asked by Bernard"Pretty" Purdie to record an CD in the fall. Bernard is the worlds most recorded drummer. He can be found on over 4000 recordings of the worlds best musicians! From Steely Dan to Aretha Franklin to King Curtis and too many more to mention. He is a legend and SOULCATCHER is truly honored to be a part of this project with our friend!