TRAE PIERCE & T-STONE

Trae Pierce began playing music at the tender age of 7. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, his first instruments included the piano and guitar before finding his calling on the bass guitar at age 9. After playing with many local bands, groups, and churches, Trae went on the road at 13, sharing stages with the Blind Boys of Alabama, The Ohio Players, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) Dr Hook featuring Ray Sawyer, Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver)  Susan Tedeschi, Robert Plant, James Brown, Timothy Schmit (of the Eagles) Peter Gabriel, and more. In addition, Trae has produced and recorded with artists such as Flo-Rida, Jodeci, Flava Flav, Ce Ce Peniston, Lexxus, Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs & Harmony, K-Ci & Jo Jo, Phil Collins, Michael Franti, The Lee Boys, Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver) Peter Gabriel, Randy Travis, Lou Reed, E-Town Live, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Trae has made appearances on several national television shows, including the Jay Leno Show, the Wayne Brady Show, David Letterman, Conan OBrien, Regis & Kelly, and many more. His movie credits include the Fighting Temptations, Brother Bear, and HOP, which is in theaters now. Traes efforts have earned him four Grammy Awards, three Dove Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Alabama Hall of Fame.

Heavily influenced by Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, John Patitucci, and Victor Wooten, Trae has expanded his talents to the next level, and is currently working on a bass-oriented solo project featuring some of the friends made during his 30 years of touring and playing music. Trae, who still tours with the Blind Boys of Alabama and Sugarfoot's Ohio Players, is known for sporting a top hat on stage and wowing crowds with his blistering riffs played on slide (yes, slide!) bass, as well as playing/singing talk box bass. Trae's versatility is well-utilized with his solo project, Trae Pierce and the T-Stone Crew, which can be found touring and performing at major venues nationwide and worldwide.