Ben (the youngest Tabayoyon brother) started with the Epics in 87. He was performing at Class Reunions for Wapato High School, but later moved on with the group as it evolved into the "Bottom Line".

Since the 70's, Ben's been performing mostly as the "Original Wedding Singer" , he continues singing as Church Soloist, as well as within the ranks of the Choir.

His day job is a Principal Electrical Engineer for Lucas EMS. Shocking.

For Ben, it's all about the Love of Music and Performing... his motto: " If you can't find your shorts, give me a call... let's make a connection!"

Ken learned guitar at about age 6, grew up accompanying Dad at house parties. He's played just about every style in so many bands..............

60's -"The Raymarks"; '68 - Psychadelic group in Korea called "First Electric Grandmother"; '69 -Band "St. James Infirmary", Played Rock & Blues; '70 - "Municipal Sound Company" - R&B, Rock, Show Tunes; '71-'74 - "Young Country" - Top 40 country, Classic Rock, everything from Haggard to Hendrix; '80 - "Timothy" playing gospel choruses and original material; '84 - "Ghost Ryders" - Classic Country & Rock,; '95 - "Leavin' 99" - Country & Classic Rock; '04 - "Time Warp 3" - Classic Rock, Oldies, Standards, Country, Jazz; '07 - "The Fabulous Epics" - well you know 'bout that.

"I like to play music, all styles, like I tell people, we're only dealing with 12 notes, (then you go to the next octave)!"

Although born in New Orleans, Steve (a/k/a “Puggy”) was reared in Seattle.

He started playing alto/baritone sax w/ the popular Latin-Funk band Tamaraw that opened for Tower of Power and blues legend Albert Collins.

He added Afro-Cuban percussion to his musical tastes, and has taken workshops w/master conguero, Poncho Sanchez.

Besides playing Sax & Percussion for The Epics, Puggy adds his percussion to Groovola.

His musical influences include P. Sanchez, Mongo Santamaria, Giovanni Hildalgo, Cal Tjader, and Irakere.

Bert is our Eastside "Go-To-Guy".

Playing keys, backup vocals and keeping things generally calm and collected - and always having lyrics handy for Jess.

From the late 80's to 1997, Ted played keyboards with the retro funk band - "Bottomline".

He also played bass with the 60's group "Epic's" in the Yakima Valley area.

He likes listening to jazz standards, funk jazz and latin jazz.

At age 12, Vince developed a passion for music, specifically the guitar which he played out of tune until his uncle showed him how to tune it.

In high school, he started his first band The Epics. They played in the Yakima Valley until graduation in 66, when he had to get a job... then Vietnam interfered.

Vince played semi-pro in the Seattle area with "Bottomline" for 8 years. Then, about 20 years ago, he reunited the The Epics.

He threatens to keep playing as long as someone will listen... of course it helps when the gigs keep getting bigger & better!

Vince retired from the Federal Aviation Administration last year and now works as a part time project engineer for Lockheed Martin to support his musical passion!

He played with Baccara in the early 80's and joined the Epics in 1986.

He has roots playing in Rock bands.

He lives in the Yakima Valley and makes his living as a machinist for Longview Fiber Corp.