Welcome to the Forecast!
The native Cleveland contemporary jazz band performs a musical blend of instrumental jazz,funk,rock,reggae and pop. The band is composed of vibist Lem Adams, saxaphonist Jermaine Lockhart, keyboardist Dave Crawford, bassist Gary Stevenson and guitarist Kevin Byous. In addition to their regular performance dates the band has opened for Earl Klugh, The Crusaders, Stanley Turrentine, Bob Newhart, Roy Ayers, Jeff Lorber, Angie Bofill, Michael Paulow, Pieces of a Dream, Brian Auger and Bob James. Awards include the 1985 and 1986 Michelob Jazz Search, Best Jazz Fusion Band from the 1993 Midwest urban Music Awards and Best Contemporary Jazz Band from Scene Magazine in 1999. Recently,Forecast performed as the official house band of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gund Arena for the 2001-2002 season.
Forecast the Band
Lem Adams/Vibes, Dave Crawford/Keyboard, Kevin Byous/Guitar, Gary Stevenson/Bass and Jermaine Lockhart/Saxophone.