Band Bios
Tom Birch
Robert Clot
Robert Clot
Founder and lead singer. Tom is a prolific song writer and penned the words and music for the groups 2020 album release "Full Speed Ahead" available on iTunes, Spotify, etc. Tom's musicianship dates back to 1970 playing in, with, and for many local Bay Area bands. "I enjoy getting our audiences involved with the music, dancing, singing al
Founder and lead singer. Tom is a prolific song writer and penned the words and music for the groups 2020 album release "Full Speed Ahead" available on iTunes, Spotify, etc. Tom's musicianship dates back to 1970 playing in, with, and for many local Bay Area bands. "I enjoy getting our audiences involved with the music, dancing, singing along and just having a great time! isn't that what it's all about? - Tom
Robert Clot
Robert Clot
Robert Clot
Robert started playing guitar at age of eight. His first stage appearance was in the 4th grade playing Venture songs at his grammar school. Being in a band has been part of his life like riding a bicycle.
Pedal Steel caught his ear in his teens, listening to country music found on the AM radio.
He started playing in clubs at age of 19. Ca
Robert started playing guitar at age of eight. His first stage appearance was in the 4th grade playing Venture songs at his grammar school. Being in a band has been part of his life like riding a bicycle.
Pedal Steel caught his ear in his teens, listening to country music found on the AM radio.
He started playing in clubs at age of 19. Carrying a guitar into a venue was as good as having an ID with you.
Living in the San Jose, Ca. area later, he found home being in ‘house bands’, as they were called. Working 5 to 7 nights a week.
Robert moved to Sonoma County with wife and family in mid 90’s, always with music at heart.
Robert is still honing his craft to this day. There is always a new venue to look forward to.
Just so happens, it’s with ‘License To Chill’!!!!!
Brad Smith
Robert Clot
Brad Smith
Brad’s been playing the piano since he was 7 years old - when his parents forced him into lessons (he’s very grateful now!). He co-wrote and recorded an album in high school, and in college he built a business playing wedding ceremonies on the keys and DJing the dance floor after. He’s had the privilege of teaching piano to a dozen or so
Brad’s been playing the piano since he was 7 years old - when his parents forced him into lessons (he’s very grateful now!). He co-wrote and recorded an album in high school, and in college he built a business playing wedding ceremonies on the keys and DJing the dance floor after. He’s had the privilege of teaching piano to a dozen or so ambitious students, and continues to write songs, often with his 9 year-old daughter.
He and his wife Kelly have been married 19 years, with two kids keeping them busy with what is probably all the sports and activities offered in Novato.
Now he’s thrilled to bring the island vibe to life with A License to Chill—exploring the great songwriting of Jimmy Buffet!