Christine Gaines was born into a musically gifted family. Her Mother being a talented musician and Father being a published singer and song writer. At the age of 5, she was vocally guided by both mother & father and taught the craft of song writing. Christine has had extensive modeling, acting, dance and vocal training throughout her life from the Disney Company, Media Arts, Robert Conrad, and Bobbie Kimble (ToTo). Throughout high school she continued classes in choir, dance and acting that taught classical, jazz, folk, R&B and rock& roll. Christine began playing in a live band in 1994 and continues to enjoy and love every minute, which shows on stage every time you see her perform. Truly a naturally talented young lady that brightens up a room or stage whenever she enters.

    Harry Rattelman began playing bass guitar at the age of 12, during his 8th year of school playing the double bass in a classical orchestra. Starting there and later on while still in high school, he studied jazz, popular music, swing, R & B, and then finally rock and roll. With numerous gigs with several original acts, Harry has performed with a number of original, tribute and cover bands that have been very successful. Harry's driving bass style and vocal abilities are vital to the band's groove and helps keep the band rocking. All this adds up to a fun and talented addition to "The Heat".

 

   Michael “MD” Denhertog, is truly one of the most gifted and innovative Drummers in the world. His signature style is a rare combination of technique, passion, and power.  Born in Rotterdam , Holland , MD was introduced to music at an early age by his father, jazz bassist, Huibert Denhertog, who recorded with the Harbor Jazz Band and the Perdido Street Paraders.  In 1971, the family moved to the United States and settled in Southern California . His formal musical education includes studying with legendary greats Roy Burns, Ed Shaughnessy, Chuck Silverman, and Bill Ward.  In addition, his early influences include Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Niel Peart, Ian Pace, Billy Cobham, Simon Philips, and Dave Weckl. MD has participated in numerous projects including Borrowed Time, World 32, Rumbletown, High Voltage, The Tribe, The Coalition Band, Sepulveda Pass , Liquid Circus, Signs of Life, Bob Savage , and currently “The Heat”. He is an artist who is at home with any style of music. With over twenty-five years of recording and touring experience, MD is highly respected as a drum set artist, percussionist, and instructor.

  Brian Waterbury has been playing guitar since 1970. While growing up in the Midwest during the 1960's, Brian's older siblings exposed him to an abundance of styles and tastes; from Motown, R&B and blues, to funk, pop and hard rock. With blues and funk as a base and adding a heavier tone and hand to his style, Brian's own style of playing emerged. Always playing hard and on the edge, Brian keeps things interesting by 'painting the picture' for each song and he, along with all of the members of The Heat, keeps the ball rolling with energy and verve.