About Us

Diana Drake Vocals

For the past 28 years,vocalist Diana Drake has performed all over the U.S. including countless casino lounges in Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Atlantic City headlining in her own show called Diana Drake & Design during the 1980's and opened up for many artists in the main showrooms. Diana took her show to a "royal" peak when she starred at the world renown Cabaret du Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco, in 1986. She caught the eye of Playboy upon her return to the states and joined up with Playboy's Girls of Rock and Roll as a featured headliner performing at the Maxim Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and Caesar's Palace, Lake Tahoe. Diana moved to the Los Angeles area in the early 90's and found Jazz rooms, supper clubs, and piano bars her home while she pursued a record contract.
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Terry “The Gipper” Meikle

A Southern California Native, meet the newest member of Heartless Live. Terry is a solid player who has been playing in and about the OC/LA area since the 1960’s. Throughout the course of his career he has toured both nationally and internationally with many fantastic bands. In fact, Terry and Jim Reitz played together in several of those groups! Terry has also shared the stage with the great Greg Allman, John Mayall & Tommy Tutone to name a few. Terry’s groove is contagious!

RON COTNER Lead Guitar

For the past 50 years, Ron has performed with pop bands, cover and tribute bands, wedding and dance bands, duos, trios, quartets, and original bands.  Ron’s style spans many genres: classic rock, jazz and jazz fusion, blues, pop, indie, top40, R&B and funk, and even good old-fashioned standards.  His original pursuits have included rock, fusion, blues, and punk music, recording on a variety of projects. Ron was the creator of the jazz rock and fusion band “Coast to Coast,” playing Hollywood showcase clubs like the Troubadour and Gazzaris on the Strip.  Ron plays electric and acoustic guitar (nylon and steel), bass guitar, some keyboards, and sings both lead and backing vocals. He will bring out his Roland Guitar Synthesizer every now and then!Ron minored in music in college and enjoyed a three-year touring experience of the Eastern US.  Today he stays busy working combining all his styles and experience by playing full time with Heartless Live and a few other pet projects.

Bob Myers Guitar and Vocals

Bob, co founding member of Heartless, has been playing acoustic and electric guitar for 50 years. He performed in the 60's and 70's with Denver Cody and Ma Barker's Boogie Review. His favorite bands are The Allman Brother’s Band, Government Mule and Crosby Stills & Nash. Singer-songwriter, guitarist, Warren Haynes is his musical mentor and source of inspiration. He considers guitar playing as an indispensable part of being happy and healthy.

DAVE Kelsen - Bass

Dave grew up in musical household in Huntington Beach with a jazz pianist father and choral music teacher mother. He plays 4, 5 and 6 string electric basses and sings. Started with upright in 6th grade orchestra (still plays upright). Well versed in multiple musical genres; rock, jazz, reggae, funk, R&B, blues and country. Made a living playing in cover bands for over 10 years. Recorded a single and EP, then toured briefly with an original Rock-n-Reggae band. Loves performing live.

Jimmy Hall Vocals

Jimmy Hall was the lead singer and harmonica player for the Southern rock group, Wet Willie. He cofounded the band in 1970, which had significant success in the 1970s; in 1980 he scored a hit of his own with the single “I’m Happy that Love Has Found You” (US #27). In May 1982, Hall peaked at #77 with the song “Fool For Your Love.” In 1985, he sang lead vocals on Jeff Beck’s album Flash, and was nominated for a Grammy award for the performance. Jimmy Hall continues to tour with Hank William Jr., playing saxophone and harmonica and on vocals with Jeff Beck.

Don Read ( Dr Funk ) Bass Guitar

Don Read ( Dr Funk ) has to be the funkiest bass player in music.
He is the rhythmic definition of R & B and Funk: nary a beat is there that he can’t keep, from the driving bass line of “I Wish” or the sensual hip sway tub thumping of " Brick House”. Cool and confident, content to be low key and exudes class; indeed, Don Reed is Dr Funk bass player.

Mike Levin Guitar

Mike is a full-time performing and teaching multi-instrumentalist from the Philadelphia area. After working countless venues in six different states he moved to California in 2014 where he has played with Renown Muzic, Long Beach Unplugged, LISTEN, Funk Station, and the Mike Jacoby Trio. Michael also continues to book his solo-acoustic act while enjoying the honor of performing with Heartless.

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Joe Caliva Drums

Joe played drums in the Chicago area in various R&B, rock and Blues configurations since the mid 60’s. Toured, recorded throughout that time. Moved to California in the mid 80’s and since has performed with or opened for Taj Mahal, Otis Clay, Rich Robinson, Mike Panieri, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Malcolm Jones, Roger Connelly and the Blues Merchants, Len Rainey and the Midnight Players, Midnight Blues Band, Blue Note Project.. the list continues