A lifelong musician, Tyler studied at Purdue University under the direction of Dr. Mo Trout. He graduated from The Berklee College of Music in May of 2005 as a Performance major on the electric bass. Often found playing a wide array of styles and instruments, Tyler focuses primarily on the bass and keeping balanced “in the pocket.”

A 2005 graduate of Indiana University and currently pursuing Master’s Degree in Counseling at IUPUI, Leigh has been sharing her exceptional vocal talents for over a decade. She is the youngest members of Charlie’s Pocket, though one of the longest tenured members of the ever evolving group. Leigh provides a youthful exuberance and infectious smile that unquestionably charges the music.

David has been part of the Indianapolis Music Scene since the mid 70’s both as a solo artist and with local bands Horizon and Corpus Christi, opening for Jimmy Buffet and Harry Chapin at the ITC. David traveled nationally with The Carpenter’s Crew and has shared the stage with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Bill Wilson, and Larry Bryant. David is the music director for two contemporary worship services at King of Glory Lutheran Church and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s Degree in counseling.

Anchoring the rhythm section is drummer and percussionist Kimble Richardson. His musical experiences are varied having played in concert and symphonic bands, percussion ensembles, marching bands (he was section leader in the Marching 100 while at Indiana University) Dixieland and jazz bands as well as several rock bands. He’s a member of the Circle City Sidewalk Stompers (www.clownband.com), traveling around the country and China. Kimble is a licensed mental health counselor, licensed clinical social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist at St. Vincent Stress Center in Indianapolis.

Jim fills the pocket literally as the entire horn section. Along with 30 years of experience in dozens of Jazz and R&B bands, he brings his talents to CP on Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Vibes, and Flugelhorn. Jim is also member of The Circle City Sidewalk Stompers (www.clownband.com) and is a guest performer at the Boggstown Cabaret. He is a USTA Tennis Official at tournaments all over the country, and holds a Masters in Electrical Engineering from the University of Detroit.

Heidi graduated from the University of Dayton in May 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and is a Recruitment Sales Executive for The Indianapolis Star. Heidi has performed with local professional theatres including Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis Civic Theatre and the Boggstown Cabaret. She loves singing with Charlie’s Pocket and enjoys performing with her Dad and the other bandmates.

Rob brings decades of experience to Charlie’s Pocket. While attending college at the University of Illinois, Rob gigged with REO Speedwagon, Thom Bishop, Dan Fogelburg, and others as well as opening for national acts such as Johnny Rivers, Ted Nugent, and Michael McDonald. At home with rock, jazz, blues, country, and classical music, his diverse background aids Charlie’s Pockets variety of musical styles. Physician/Scientist by day, guitarist by night; Rob was born in Springfield, Illinois, and has both Ph.D. and M.D. degrees.