MEET THE BAND
Lead Vocal
Cheryl McIntyre-
Cheryl’s journey has taken her from small-town beginnings to national stages, sharing bills with acts like Neal McCoy, Gene Loves Jezebel and The Iron Maidens. Along the way, she has built a reputation as a powerhouse frontwoman with a voice that blends soul, strength and pure rock ’n’ roll energy.
Having fronted multiple bands, Cheryl brings a commanding stage presence that goes beyond performance—she connects, engages and pulls audiences in from the first note to the last. Her dynamic vocals and natural charisma make every show feel larger than life.
With BonJour, Cheryl delivers big vocals, iconic hits and just the right amount of attitude—keeping crowds livin’ on a prayer and believin’ all night long!
Guitar/Vocal
Aaron Cheney-
A driving force in the tribute band scene, Aaron has performed hundreds of shows across the U.S. and Canada as a founding member of several high-profile Seattle-based acts.
In the studio, Aaron is a prolific songwriter with hundreds of original compositions spanning genres from country to metal. His work has been recorded by other artists as well as released on his own albums.
A graduate of Horizon Audio Academy, Aaron has built an extensive career in audio production, writing, recording and producing hundreds of projects—from commercials and jingles to theme songs, bumper music and spoken word.
An accomplished and in-demand session player, Aaron has also authored several books on songwriting and the creative process, sharing his expertise with the next generation of musicians.
Beyond the stage, Aaron serves as the Marketing Director and public face of Warmoth Guitar Products, blending his industry knowledge with a passion for connecting musicians to their craft.
Keys/Guitar/Vocal
Matt Meldrum-
Matt’s musical journey began at the age of nine with piano lessons, sparking a lifelong passion for exploring any instrument he could get his hands on. That curiosity quickly evolved into a multi-instrumentalist skill set, with Matt becoming equally at home on bass, guitar and keys.
Over the past 25 years, Matt has toured extensively throughout the western United States, performing in a wide range of cover, tribute and original bands. His versatility and deep musical understanding have made him a valuable contributor in both live and studio environments.
In addition to performing, Matt is an accomplished producer and recording artist. He has written, produced and released several albums of original music with his other band, Sons of Nothing, while also producing and engineering projects for other artists whenever the opportunity arises.
Bass/Vocal
Ray Opheikens-
Ray is a bassist and vocalist with 30+ years of experience with a deep love for live music. He's shared stages with some of Utah’s best players and opened for multiple national acts along the way. His musical taste covers a lot of ground, but he's especially at home in prog rock, heavy metal, rock, country and pop.
Ray has a bit of a quirky sense of humor, but he doesn't joke around when it comes to tone, preparation and delivering a solid performance. He shows up ready, stays professional and treats everyone on and off stage with respect.
Outside of performing, Ray is a full-time luthier with over 30 years of experience repairing and maintaining stringed instruments—from acoustic and electric guitars and basses to banjos, mandolins, ukuleles and more.
Ray's extensive experience in the Utah music scene has earned him an excellent reputation that he does not take lightly and he works hard to to keep that reputation.
Drums/Percussion
Tommy Maras-
Tommy began his journey into drumming in the second grade, quickly immersing himself in every aspect of the percussive arts. From an early age, he developed a deep musical foundation, performing throughout his school years in jazz band, pep band, concert band, marching band and both orchestral and symphonic percussion settings.
Building on that foundation, Tommy went on to become a professional and recording artist, performing and working in major music hubs including Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Nashville.
In recent years, Tommy has remained highly active in the music scene, subbing for local bands and city symphonies while continuing his work as a recording musician. He has recorded drum tracks for others as well as his other band, West of House, and has collaborated with Matt on past and upcoming Sons of Nothing projects.
Tommy is endorsed by Amedia cymbals.
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