Meet the Band

Jacqi’s musical journey has been quite diverse and exciting. Starring in Broadway shows such as City of Angels, ShowBoat and Song of Singapore to a recording contract with Atlantic Records to a coveted spot as a back up singer for Barbra Streisand on her Farewell Tour.

Jacqi has travelled the world extensively as a headline entertainer for major cruise lines with her one woman show “Simply the Best” for many years but now enjoys life in Nashville “full time”, performing locally and of course playing Stevie with The World Turning Band.

John Mahoney began his music career playing bars and clubs around Boston while in high school. He moved to Nashville in 1995 and continued performing, recording, and teaching guitar. John traveled extensively performing with such greats as The Platters, Ben E. King, Paul Revere and The Raiders, Mary Wilson and many more. Performing with Nashville Ballet, he brought the music of Hal Ketchum to life for Paul Vasterling’s Awaiting Redemption. John also wrote and recorded the opening music for Christopher Stuart’s ballet Under the Lights, a tribute to Johnny Cash. He taught for over ten years at World Music Nashville where his wide range of students included singer/songwriters with number one hits as well as Grammy winning producers. John continues to teach at his home studio and enjoys watching his students grow in their musical pursuits. “I’ve always loved Fleetwood Mac so when asked to join World Turning Band, I jumped at the chance. This is an amazing group of musicians and people, and it’s a pleasure to be playing with these guys!

Originally from New York, Ralph Graham, has lived in Nashville TN since 1985. Ralph has been involved with music since his early teens playing in bands in the New York area. Initially, having moved to Nashville to pursue a contemporary gospel writing and performing career, the opportunity to hit the road with a friend and New York artist, Billy Falcon, as his keyboardist and background vocalist became available…touring with such artists as Don Henley, Stevie Nicks and Richie Sambora. Featuring his bass playing, and vocals in “World Turning” is shaping up to be the most fun in many years…

Beth Dean is a newcomer to the Nashville music scene from Lexington, Ky. A Classically trained pianist from the age of 4, she immediately began her performance career. After earning her degree in Piano Performance from Eastern Kentucky University, she initially focused her musical talents as the music director at Crossroads Christian Church in Lexington. Ten years later, Beth opened Studio 88, an award winning teaching studio in the Lexington area dedicated to creating future musicians, where she spends most of her time coaching and training pianists and vocalists for the stage. Beth has performed in Lexington and the surrounding area, as a solo act and as lead singer and keyboardist for numerous bands. “One of my most rewarding performances was being asked to play for the Prince of Saudi Arabia at the castle in Versailles during the World Equestrian games.” Beth is also a songwriter, and has a CD entitled “Grow” which she performed with her band in various venues including “The Center” in her hometown of Somerset, Ky. Beth is working on her next album to be released next year and is honored to be playing “Christine” in World Turning and looking forward to future performances!

Gary McGuire was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. He started playing guitar, with his brothers guidance, at the age of 12. He moved to Nashville in 1985 to pursue his career in music while attending Belmont University. After graduating, with a BS degree in Mathematics, he immediately started touring with Charly McClain. He began touring with Sammy Kershaw in 1994 which continued for 22 years. He has performed with country artists including Joe Diffie, Aaron Tippin & Little Texas. Over the past several years he has toured with the “Little River Band”. Being able to perform with this legendary band, which inspired him to play guitar growing up, has been the highlight of his career. He is looking forward to what his future may bring performing with “World Turning”.

Mike Zimmerman, a distinguished drummer and producer, hails from Northeast Ohio, relocating to Nashville in 2000 to further his music career. With an impressive tenure in the music industry, Zimmerman has toured extensively with chart-topping country artists such as Doug Stone, Tracy Byrd, Jamie O’Neal, and Earl Thomas Conley. A career highlight was his global tour with the legendary Kenny Rogers, showcasing his talent across international stages. Throughout his career he was fortunate to play some of the worlds grandest stages including The Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Timitar Music Festival in Morocco, and the iconic Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Music Festival in England. Beyond his remarkable performance career, Zimmerman is the proud owner of Harrow Studio, a hub of creativity where he has produced a multitude of projects from children’s music to Grammy-nominated artists and everything in between. His deep-rooted passion for music and exceptional talent have solidified his status as a respected figure in the Nashville music community.