Welcome to Hill Street Band

 ​​We all enjoy the convenience provided to us by social media to some extent and strive to create web sites that reflect who we are in a polished and professional light, but I don’t think every aspect of our web site needs to be so polished.  This part… the “Meet the Band” presents the perfect opportunity for me to tell you what amazes me about my band mates and since I’m in control of the web site… (interject evil villain laugh)… please allow me to monologue… (interject more sinister evil villain laugh) 

 Tony Polce plays guitar.  That is the understatement of the century. Guitars want Tony to play them would be a closer description. I can say it because I’m not the only one that thinks this.  Everyone that hears and sees him playing knows he has “it” that unteachable ability to play like the greats in his field. Notes by the thousands fill the room, when Tony plays.

We keep Tony’s place up front and center and I draw as much attention to him as possible, because as great as he is, he is even more humble. Tony has no desire to take away any attention from the song, the band, or anything else. He gives all of himself to the music and the band. Tony freed Hill Street from the recorded tracks we had been using in songs played by Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, and Eddie Van Halen. After all you don’t need digital tricks when you have the real thing. Every note is pure perfection and leaps from the fingers of someone who is truly passionate. 

 Jerry Barker  plays bass.  Jerry joined Hill Street at a time when we had a huge gap to fill. Jerry stepped into the fire without hesitation. I’d say his introduction was, “Hi, we are Hill Street… Do you want to join the band and play bass? Yes?... Good we start tonight.  Here are the 50 songs we do… good luck!”

Wow! We were so lucky to find Jerry! He is a remarkably talented bass player with a drive and rhythm that brought us up into a whole new groove.  Like water in the dessert after 40 days so refreshing!  Solid as rock with a genuine and kind spirit. Jerry completes us!

Jerry truly enjoys every note of every song and you feel it when you watch him play.  He shares our collective since of humor and has a contagious smile, you can’t help but laugh when he laughs and you can’t help but dance when he plays! 

 Michael Prado plays drums and sings lead.  He is my perfect match my soul does not exist without him. I can say that because I’m his wife! He keeps us all together and in sync, steady as a rock. Vocals blending perfectly in lead and in back up and never skips a beat. Able to tame my timing issues and works tirelessly keeping my instability from driving everyone else crazy. He is the calm and I am the storm.  Michael has an insatiable love of music he has more talent in his little finger than I have in my whole body.  Michael is there for me and for us every second of every day.  Michael has a quick wit and often brings everyone to roaring side splitting laughter. Tucked away behind the drums he secretly orchestrates the entire night. 

 Heidi Prado sings. And yes… I brag about the amazing people that I am so fortunate to share a passion for music with.  I adore the band, and all the people that support our hobby by coming out and listening, dancing, and watching. We love the way music allows all of us to relax and be a part of something that can make people happy. We are Hill Street… only complete when we are with you!