About The Band
Brian James - Lead Vocals & Guitar
A Washington native, Brian wanted to be a musician from a young age. He moved to Nashville in 2005 to pursue music, earning CCMA and Gospel Single of the Year nominations, additionally founding TSDC Music Group with song placements in major car commercials and media. Now based in the Pacific Northwest, Brian brings a larger-than-life personality and raw energy to the stage, providing soulful lead vocals, along with guitar, for Feelin’ Alright. Brian also performs solo and with his band
Brian James Was Here, captivating audiences
of all ages with covers and originals.
Scott Donaldson - Guitar
A Seattle native with over 25 years’ experience performing in the Pacific Northwest, Scott enjoys a variety of musical styles and currently plays in a number of bands in addition to Feelin' Alright, including Taylor Made (James Taylor tribute), Wasted Words (tribute to The Allman Brothers), Reckless (Bryan Adams tribute), and Bell Bottom Blues (tribute to Eric Clapton). In addition, Scott plays with the Trailer Park Kings (70's Classic Rock), Rival of Kings (original Hard Rock band), and with Brian James, playing both original and current popular music.
Jim Savery - Bass
Originally from Boston, Jim got his start playing in New England-area cover bands. After touring as a bassist and trumpet player with the USAF Bands, Jim moved to Seattle where he plays bass not only with Feelin' Alright but also Northwest bands such as The Luxury, Mojo Circus, Taylor Made (James Taylor tribute), and Bell Bottom Blues
(Eric Clapton tribute).
John Hage - Organ/Keys
John established himself as up-and-comer on the international music scene at the age of 7 when his breathtaking solo piano performance of “The Magic Show” garnered glowing reviews from the drunken audience of the talent show aboard a cruise ship
en route to the Bahamas. His prospects as a serious musician never materialized but he still plays a lot.
John’s band resume includes Seattle-area bands Subways On The Sun, Made Of Boxes, Northern Nomads, Bell Bottom Blues (Eric Clapton tribute),
The Trembling Thrilburys, The Hosen Ones, and HalloQueen. One time John got to perform on the
big pipe organ with the orchestra at Benaroya Hall.
That was neat.
Rick Bourgoin - Percussion
Rick was born with drumsticks in his hands. Well, not literally, of course. That’s just wrong. And physically improbable. He did take up the drums at a young age, however, playing in legendary bands Frenchface, Oldsmobile on Fire, and Rodann. Rick’s studies in astrophysics, nanotechnologies, animal husbandry, and modern dance set him up for a bright future. But the pull of the drums (a real thing, apparently) was just too much. With stints in The Impacts, Avalon, The Bastard Kings, The Shreds, The Jackson Taylor Band, Random Manor, Curtis Moore and the Stone Blind Horses, Petty Thief (Tom Petty tribute), and the seminal Seattle band The Heats, Rick has earned his reputation as the guy you want bashing behind you. In addition to Feelin' Alright, Rick also plays with Bell Bottom Blues (Eric Clapton tribute).
Char Bailey - Backing Vocals
Rumor has it that ever since she could talk, Char’s been singing. The Philadelphia area native grew up honing her musical chops in church, school, community choirs, musicals, and plays. She continued this life long passion after moving to the Pacific NW 22 years ago
and found a new musical tribe here.
All of her experience set the stage perfectly for becoming lead singer and bass player for local band The Charlies, playing numerous years at WigStock, other local festivals and venues, and even opening for Molly Hatchet.
Other bands Char’s fronted range from classic rock cover band Smokestack Lightning to The Poachers, a country cover band. In addition to Feelin' Alright, Char performs with the Eric Clapton tribute Bell Bottom Blues, along with the talent-packed GeorgeFest - Seattle.
Elaine Skeffington - Backing Vocals
Elaine has been performing in one form or another since her East Coast childhood. With training in voice, ballet, theater, piano, and flute, she has performed with choirs at the New England Conservatory of Music and supporting productions of the Pennsylvania Ballet. Since moving West, Elaine has appeared on KIRO-7 TV and shared stages with many of Seattle's top musicians (Overton Berry, Brian Monroney, Chad Quist, Frank Seeberger, and more). She currently performs with multiple local bands including Feelin' Alright, Bell Bottom Blues (Eric Clapton tribute), GeorgeFest - Seattle (a musical celebration of George Harrison), and The TROPICS
(party/dance band), and was also half of the
acoustic duo IvyLane for 15 years.