Toxic Band Rochester

Last night was pure magic!! Huge thanks to everyone who came out for our launch at the All Star Jam. It felt so good to finally escape the rehearsal room and play these tunes for you live. We’re still riding high on all the love and kind words!! Thank you! We promise, we’ll see you again real soon!! 🔥

Hey y’all!! Hope you haven’t forgotten about us! Three of us were super busy this spring preparing for our Jesus Christ Superstar show. But we’re back at it, learning more great tunes and excited for the future!! Keep it here for more updates!!

Rounding out the lineup!

Meet Sean, our high-flying shred lord and resident audio wizard:
By day, he’s up in the clouds piloting planes like it’s no big deal—defying gravity as his daily warm-up. By night, he straps on his guitar and unleashes face-melting riffs for Toxic, Karma, and past crews like Chasing Giants and Alter Ego, blending heavy, lightning-fast shredding with that undeniable edge that could earn a noise complaint from space. His solos hit with precision and power, turning every set into an adrenaline rush that leaves crowds buzzing.
When he’s not soaring skies or scorching solos, he’s the local scene’s unsung hero—recording and mixing live shows (and working magic in his home studio) so bands sound epic (turning garage jams into gold-standard tracks!). He’s the guy who makes sure Rochester’s music community thrives, one killer mix at a time.
Part Top Gun, part Steve Vai, all attitude. Catch him flying through solos faster than he clears runways—because why walk when you can fly… and rock the skies?

Meet Jenna, our high-octane rock queen and vocal powerhouse:
With over 30 years belting it out professionally, Jenna is the electrifying frontwoman who turns every stage into a full-throttle party. She’s the high-energy rock queen Rochester knows and loves—delivering massive leads, killer harmonies, and that undeniable fire that gets crowds screaming along.
As the powerhouse voice of Toxic (delivering pop tunes with a heavy edge that pack a punch), she also leads Karma—her main crew channeling epic vibes from the 70s to today. She amps up the fun in Brass Taxi, the ultimate high-energy party band with horns that keeps the dance floor packed (shoutout to our thunderous drummer Bobby for sharing the groove!), and adds backup vocal fire to Funhouse, the P!nk tribute.
She’s even backed up local legend Lou Gramm—because when your voice can hang with Foreigner’s frontman, you know you’re the real deal. (And yes, she crushes those soulful Mary Magdalene moments in Jesus Christ Superstar productions too!)
By day, she’s a hairstylist rocking wild, colorful hair that’s almost as bold as her vocals. Part rock diva, part creative force, all unstoppable energy. When Jenna hits the stage, the room lights up—get ready to lose your voice singing along!

Meet Bobby, our thunderous groove master and lifelong beat boss:
He’s been behind the kit since age 9, laying down killer rhythms semi-pro for over 30 years—because some kids play with toys; he built a career out of them. A Finger Lakes Community College music major alum, he’s powered dozens of bands and shared stages with legends like Richard Marx, Donny Osmond, Queensrÿche, Paul Rodgers, ELO, Peter Frampton, and more.
These days, he’s driving the pulse for Toxic, Brass Taxi, Jesus Christ Superstar, and No Camouflage (the ultimate Genesis Rock Theater tribute). From rock opera epics to opening for arena acts, his grooves hit harder than a double-kick solo.
Part precision machine, part human metronome, all unstoppable energy. When the beat drops, the room shakes—thanks to him.

Meet Alona Kuhns, our groove goddess and bass-slaying sweetheart:
With 25 years laying down lines across Western NY, Alona is the absolute machine powering Toxic’s rhythm—gorgeous, kind-hearted, and talented beyond belief, she turns every note into pure magic. That moment when the bass locks in with the drums and the groove just takes over? That’s her happy place, chasing flawless riffs while feeding off the crowd’s electric vibe.
All heart for the music and our rock community, she’s the steady pulse that keeps us all moving. (Did we mention she’s a total doll? Because yeah, she is.)
Part bass boss, part beaming ray of awesome. When Alona drops the low end, the whole room feels it—get ready to feel the love!

Meet Mike, our visionary guitar maestro and Toxic’s founding force:
The brainchild behind Toxic—our pop-with-a-heavy-edge powerhouse—he’s been slinging strings since age 5, blending classical training and jazz mastery into riffs that hit like a revelation. Featured in Guitar Player magazine’s November 2005 Spotlight (shoutout to Mike Varney!), he’s rocked stages with former crews like Misfit Toys, Steel Kingdom (original metal thunder), and Mind Sky (prog epics).
These days, he’s shredding for Toxic, Ethos, and Jesus Christ Superstar productions. By day? A forensic psychologist, decoding minds like he decodes solos. (Cracking cases by day, killer riffs by night?)
Part prodigy, part profiler, all rock genius. When he plugs in, the vibes get electric—buckle up!