PJ is a Bassist, writer & entrepreneur from Chicago’s West Side. PJ began playing bass guitar at the age of 8 years old. His cousin bought a bass guitar and a keyboard for his son to play. He did not take to it and passed it on to PJ. While PJ was practicing with his cousins, PJ realized that he could play by ear. This was the beginning of a beautiful thing for PJ.

While PJ was attending Hugh Manley High School in Chicago, he learned to read music and to go on and sharpen his bass playing skills. In his sophomore year PJ was selected to be a part of Manley’s Jazz band. From there PJ was selected to be the bass player for The Chicago All-City Jazz Band from 1984 to 1987. During this time PJ received numerous awards which include “The Outstanding Soloist Award” at the Midwest Jazz Festival and “Outstanding Musician of the Year” from All City Jazz Band of Chicago.

After High school PJ started playing professionally around the Chicago area and Gospel recording artist Rev. Jessy Dixon approached me and asked me to become the full-time bass player for him and his choir. It was Rev. Dixon, who taught PJ showmanship and how to be a professional musician. This position provided PJ with the opportunity to perform with the talents of Andre and Sandra Crouch, Kurt Carr and Abraham Laboriel.

Currently PJ working with his new project “PJ & Soul” and just finished a CD to be release in November 2013. PJ also is touring the USA and abroad with Rodney Sir Nose Trotter as Bass Player and Musical Director. When not touring PJ is doing clinics and studio sessions.

PJ’s goal is to enjoy Life simply to have fun!

Audrey Cher is an Inspirational/Soul vocalist who has received many musical accolades. In 2012, she was a Creative Soul – Black Woman Rock nominee and Governor State University “Idol” 1st place winner as a testament to her talent. Audrey has also been featured in the Chicago Tribune “Chicago Live” section as well as the esteemed Chicago “Praise Gospel” Expo. During NAMM 2015, with of an audience of over 7,000, she performed as a guest of Wyn Guitar company and sang before an full house at the famed Maverick Flat Bar and Grill in Los Angeles, CA.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Audrey began singing at the tender age of 3 and like many great singers of our time, grew up singing in the Church. By the age of 12, Audrey’s gifting was evident. Blessed with this extraordinary talent, she would write beautiful lyrics that later turned into purposeful songs. Accompanied on piano by her now husband, Audrey began to bring dreams to life by creating soul lifting music. Relocating to Chicago, she began performing at her local church and at every opportunity, helping to transform her into phenomenal performer.

Fast forward to today and Audrey is known as a multifaceted singer, songwriter, producer and musician who’s soul-inspiring and uplifting melodies have led her to grace the same stage as many greats such as Leo Nocentelli, Chip Shearin, Ethan Farmer, Andrew Gouche, Dwanye Wiggins, Buddy Frambro, Jennifer Hudson, Shirley Caesar, JMoss, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kim Stratton, Percy Gray and Praise Choir lI, Gerald V. and New Direction and Chicago Mass Choir just to name a few.

Audrey currently tours as the featured guest artist with PJ & Soul (Pennal Johnson lead bassist). She finds herself in her calling as she spreads love and hope to the broken as she performs on stages such as; Reggies Music Joint-Chicago,IL, Reggies Rock Club-Chicago, IL, Elbow Room-Chicago IL, Original Mothers-Chicago, IL, Underground Wonder Bar-Chicago, IL, The Tonic Room-Chicago, IL, Goose Island Wrigleyville-Chicago, IL, House of Blues-Chicago, IL, The Mint-Los Angeles, CA, The Maverick Flat Bar and Grill-Los Angeles, CA, etc…

Audrey also serves as executive director/owner at LaBranche’s Childcare Center INC. (LCC), which specializes in quality childcare services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. She is very passionate about quality childcare. In recognition of the quality childcare services provided, LCC was awarded the “Best of 2014”for Child Care Service in Chicago Heights, IL. She was also recently (January2015) inducted into the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW).

In October of 2014, Audrey launched a not-for-profit organization called IPurpose. IPurpose has two areas of focus; IPurpose Youth Group (serving ages between 12 and 18) and IPurpose Women Restored with Care (serving ages between 18 and 25 with children). IPurpose Youth Group is designed to allow youth to build their personal relationship with God while gaining necessary tools they need to find their purpose in life. IPurpose Women Restored with Care assist women in need and aid their efforts to build them up in various areas, while providing childcare services.

March of 2015, Audrey released a single entitled “Follow You”. This single was produced by Sharay Reed – Chicago, IL and written by Audrey. The debut album entitled “Audrey Cher – The Intro” was released September 9, 2015.

When asked how she would like to be remembered Audrey states: “As a person who lives and walks out a life of God-centered worship while inspiring the world through music!”