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BAND ï»¿MEMBERS

Tajoura Davis - Lead Vocals

 

A stage performer since age 13, Tajoura brings stage presence and universal soul to the mix. Tajoura is known for her sassy and fiery performances of songs by Tracy Chapman, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, and Heart. Tajoura made her way onto the Manchester, NH music scene in 2007, competing in Rockstar ManchVegas II. As a singer/songwriter, she enjoys performing regularly with many amazing musicians, including Nate Comp, Josh Logan, Courtney Harding-Smith and Shadrack Jehlicka. Tajoura can be found performing with her guitar, keyboard and a friend or two monthly at Manchester’s original music venue, The Jam Factory.

Jeff Cardoso - Lead Vocals/Rhythm, Lead, and Slide Guitar

 

With 19 years experience, Jeff has played with the following bands: Polluted Truth, Red Sweater Page, Late For Work, Etched In Stone, ...And Yet He Awaits, Idie., Fight To Win, Triggerpoint, and The Ugly Lights. Jeff’s influences include, but not limited to, Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Prince, Black Sabbath, Jerry Garcia, The Allman Brothers Band, Uncle Tupelo, Johnny Cash, Drive-By Truckers, and Del McCoury. Outside of the band, Jeff enjoys Alt-country/Americana, Bluegrass, cooking, barbecue, and Game Of Thrones.

Mark Griffin - Keyboard/Synthesizer/Backing Vocals

 

Mark has studied piano for 21 years, under the tutelage of Gail Michaud. He currently teaches private music lessons at Hoyt Music Studios in Salem NH, specializing in piano, guitar and drums. His style ranges from rock/blues to classical. Major musical influences include Billy Joel, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Weezer to name a few. His favorite food is anything with buffalo sauce on it...except for fish. His hobbies include passionately watching all Boston sports, playing video games, and reading. He is also a sucker for emotional sports movies. The end of Rudy gets him every time...

Mark Ross - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals

 

Mark Ross is the lead guitarist and backup vocals for the band, The Ugly Lights. He began playing the guitar at the age of twelve and has loved the art of music ever since. Mark has been the lead guitarist in a variety of bands since his sophomore year of high school, and amazingly, some of the musicians he continues to play with today. Some of Mark's musical influences are: Van Halen, Dave Matthews Band, Incubus, 311, Joe Satriani, Tom Petty, Guster, Rage Against The Machine, RUSH, and numerous 80's hair metal bands.

Mike Watts - Bass

 

Playing bass since the age of 15, Mike joined his first band with fellow Ugly Lighters Anthony Mowbray, Mark Ross, and Jeff Cardoso. Mike continued playing with Anthony, Mark R., and Jeff on several musical projects based in Massachusetts. Once in NH, Mike and Mark R. began playing under the name Triggerpoint, eventually adding Jeff, and then Tajoura. At that point, The Ugly Lights, which included Mark R. and Jeff of Triggerpoint, needed a bass player, and Triggerpoint need a drummer and keys...a match was made and The Ugly Lights are here!

Todd Francis - Drums

 

Todd was a much welcomed addition to The Ugly Lights in 2012, He was an original member of the band Trigger Point which consisted of many band members of The Ugly Lights. To this day, he continues to impress us with his amazing skills on the drums and incredible ear for music. His musical influences include Tool and Primus.

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