ROBERT PASCENTE
Lead Vocals
ART LUJAN
Guitar
JAY ESPINOZA
Bass
BRIAN MARTINI
Drums
originally hails from the Midwest and now resides in Lake Dallas. He brings the "edge" with his aggressive, in the pocket, low end sound.
Over the past 10 years, Jay has been honored to share venues with some of the best musicians in the business, as well as notable local acts in and around the DFW Metroplex . His reputation and experience mesh perfectly with the hard hitting sounds of Rize Above.
started his singing career in Chicago, Illinois, and has opened for national acts such as Warrant, Bulletboys, LA Guns, Faster Pussycat, Jack Russell's Great White, Tuff, Cry Wolf and Brighton Rock.
Robert cites Tony Harnell, Mark Slaughter, Sebastian Bach and Miljenko Matijevic as his main musical influences.
has covered a lot of musical ground in his tenure behind the kit. Words like solid, powerful, and creative only begin to describe his talents.
In his earlier years as a rock and hard rock player, his bed-rock sound was always an integral part of any band he was in. He really hit his stride with the Christian rock band Philadelphia when the band had received national recognition with two Top 20 radio air play songs from their debut album "Tell The Truth". One song reached the number two slot for several weeks. His fully customized and rather elaborate stage setup of those days went seamlessly with his over the top playing style. No other drummer in this area could deny that Martini's performances with Philadelphia was anything less than a sonic and visual display of skill mixed with a genuine love for the music.
Not being a one hat kind of musician, Martini has grown over the years musically, performing in many Classic Rock and R&B cover bands, even a Led Zeppelin Tribute band. Like with any musician, He feels the music is a passionate driving force within you.
As a member of Rize Above, he has found himself at yet another junction in his life where the passion for playing music is stronger than ever.
is originally from Hell Paso and currently resides in Grand Prairie, Tx. Art has played along side various seasoned bands and musicians. He brings his high end energy and tone every night, and has been described as a tone chasing, clean playing axeman! Melodic solos and grinding rhythms add to his multi-dimensional musicianship skills.
Favors: Mesa Boogie, Marshal and Blackstar amps. His arsenal include Jacksons, Fender, Musicman guitars. His go to axe is a Black Gibson Alex Lifeson Custom shop Les Paul.
Influences: Brian May, Vito Bratta, Shawn Lane, Ritchie Blackmore, Neal Schon, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
