Protocol is comprised of six professional musicians providing the following: male and female vocals, saxophone, keyboards, guitar, bass/upright bass, drums and percussion. The band has strong vocals, great harmonies, wonderful instrumentation and
charismatic appeal.

Protocol’s diverse style appeals to a wide range of musical tastes from R&B, pop and smooth jazz, to easy listening, top 40 and contemporary. The band can adjust its playlist to meet the client’s needs.

Protocol offers a variety of costuming options, from casual/nightclub, to formal attire. No matter what the occasion - corporate affair, wedding reception, private dinner party, family celebration, or somewhere in between, Protocol provides world-class musical entertainment.

Introducing...

RANDELL CONNER
drums, vocals
Randell E. Conner has been a touring musician with bands including Amnesty, Archie Bell and the Drells, Orange Street, and the Greg Bacon Band. He has also had associations with the S.O.S. Band. One of his favorite concert memories is being given a standing ovation at the New Orleans' Super Dome.


GEORGETTE FRACTION
vocals
Georgette has been singing professionally since the age of 16. She has sung with bands such as Odessey Showband, Cosmic Rainbow, and Flashback. Her voice can be heard on the recent recording of Lonnie Lester, in addition to recordings from other artists. Georgette has opened for jazz legends Nancy Wilson, Roy Merriweather, and Ramsey Lewis. Her passion is singing and the desire to bless her audience with her God-given talent.


LESTER "LAMMY" JOHNSON
electric bass, upright bass
Lester started as an original Bluetone member of Harvey and The Bluetones. Lester was also with the Moonlighters Showband and was a founding member of Ebony Rhythym Funk Campaign - formerly, The Ebony Rhythm Band. In addition, Lester founded the Orange Street Band which featured Cynthia Layne, Kevin "Flash" Ferrell, and The Onyx Band.

Lester has opened for legendary artists B.B. King; Earth, Wind, and Fire; Dr. John's Medicine Show, Rare Earth, Billy Stewart, Three Dog Night.

Lester's latest project included a recent recording and performance with Jandeck. Lester is and will always be totally obsessed with music especially with all things Bass!


RODERICK JOHNSON
keyboards, vocals
Roderick is fond to point out that his parents bought the piano before he was born. He is from a family of musicians, most of who are classically trained.

Roderick has always played piano/electric piano. Later, he began singing. He loves chords and harmony. George Duke and Luther Vandross are among his favorite artists, and he loves the variety of George Duke's career (from the Adderly Brothers to Jeffrey Osborne). He loved the chart topping ability of Luther Vandross to stay relevant throughout his career. Roderick always wanted to be a member of a band that was very classy and could thrill and entertain an audience. This dream was molded by Earth, Wind and Fire.


ANTHONY SHERARD
sax, vocals
Anthony is a renaissance man and his instruments are the saxophone and flute. He is a founding member of Cosmic Rainbow where he first performed with Georgette Fraction. Anthony has opened for jazz legends Nancy Wilson, Roy Merriweather, and Ramsey Lewis. Anthony and Roderick Johnson began their friendship and musical collaboration in college. In addition, Anthony is an engineer, oil painter, and master carpenter. His carpentry skills have led him to design and build speaker enclosures and furniture.  

BRUCE VALANCE
guitar, vocals