About RAAD O.G.
Diverse Music Experience
RAAD O.G. is composed of six talented musicians dedicated to delivering a diverse music experience. From soulful vocals to rhythmic beats, our band brings together various musical influences to captivate our audience.
Jasmine: Soulful Voice
Jasmine joined the band in the summer of 2024. With a
background in theatre she brings a cool vibe & a soulful
voice to our group. We are super excited to have her
singing with us! Her interests include: Fitness & Kick Boxing
as well as music!
Ále: Storytelling Singer
Ále is a classically trained singer with a passion for storytelling. The combination of the Latin music her family constantly played and the premier of Britney Spears’ “Oops! … I did it Again” ignited Ále’s love for music and performance. Originally from Miami, Florida, she ventured north graduating from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre with an emphasis in Song Writing and Experimental Theatre. After 5 years in Boston, Ále spent 3 years in New York performing at bars. When the pandemic hit and Broadway shut down, Ále returned to Miami meeting Aldo (coincidentally the bassist of our band). They fell in love and decided to take a leap of faith moving to Raleigh, NC to plant the seeds for Tangerine Trees, their music duo
Aldo: Bass Musician
Growing up, Aldo played clarinet and saxophone in school bands, with both classical and jazz being his favorite types of music. Then one day he played a game called Guitar Hero at a friend’s house, and that changed everything— it inspired him to pick up a bass and start
listening to rock and pop music. He became inspired by musicians like The Beatles, Paramore, Pink Floyd and many more. This path led him to enrolling at the Frost School of Music, where he studied music business. During his time there, he also picked up guitar and
developed a passion for acoustic and folk music. Some of his favorite musical experiences include— performing with Brazilian pop star Anitta live on Good Morning America, playing the iconic III points music festival with electronic outfit Monterrey, touring 22 states in 2019 with The Collective Bus, opening for artists John Waite and Anna Nalick, and learning/mastering alternate guitar tunings for a whole new way to play the instrument.
Mac: Rhythmic Force
Mac is a Connecticut native who also has no plans of moving back North (No More Snow)! Working as an Educational Leader by day, music is his outlet. Mac was heavily involved in the Connecticut music scene and is super excited getting back into it here in
Jon: Guitar Maestro
Jon began his musical journey in his youth, first singing in his church choir, followed by performances in high school musicals. He soon caught the guitar bug, playing with friends in a band during high school and performing at local coffee houses in college. Like many, as career and family responsibilities took priority, music took a back seat. In 2010, he rekindled his passion for music and began playing regularly again, joining a local band. Over the past 15 years, he has performed with several local groups.
Chuck: Keys & Vocals
.Chuck played in bands before he drove a car! A business graduate of Virginia Tech, Chuck grew up in Baltimore, MD starting piano lessons with his church organist. He played in bands when he had saved enough money for a keyboard. While a student at Virginia Tech, he played keys & sang in a popular 8-piece band: Selective Service Sistum.
Nicole: Lead Voice
Nicole is a NJ native who has no plans of moving back North! From church choir to musical theater, she has been involved with music since she the time she could talk. When she is not singing or going on hikes with her pup Bailey, she is a cardiac procedural nurse at WakeMed! Nicole feels very fulfilled in life here in NC by helping people during the day and entertaining them at night.