G Riders

The G-Riders are a San Francisco-based ensemble composed of veteran musicians from the Bay Area blues and gospel-soul communities.

Takezo (Guitar/Vocals): Leads the group with a focus on traditional blues and soulful vocal delivery.

Kit Roscoe (Guitar): Provides additional guitar work, contributing to the band’s layered blues sound.

Dave Mehrwine (Keyboard): Handles the keys, grounding the group’s arrangements with classic blues textures.

Steve Hazlewood (Bass): A San Francisco native with nearly 50 years of professional experience, Hazlewood has previously performed with artists such as Elvin Bishop and Michael Osborn.

Randy Hayes (Drums): A seasoned drummer and North Beach regular who has toured extensively and worked with notable blues figures like Tommy Castro and Coco Montoya.