The Band
Angela Chang
Introducing Angela Chang!- Lead Vocals
Angela Chang, originally from Northwest Indiana has been singing professionally since the age of 18. She has performed in many rock cover bands and has worked on the wedding, country club, and nightclub circuit for many years. She relocated to Southwest Florida in 2011 and went on to front and manage local cover band Hester Prynn. Since forming the band NIGHTBIRD SWFL, she has also written and recorded her own music under stage name "ANGIE" which is available on many national platforms. Her soulfulness reminds her fans of the voices of such artists as, Janis Joplin, Annie Lennox and Stevie Nicks. Fronting the band, NightBird-A Tribute to Stevie Nicks, Angela takes on the lead vocals of Stevie Nicks, transporting you through her years with Fleetwood Mac and then into her solo career as an artist.
Mark Chang
Introducing Mark Chang! -Lead Guitar/Vocals
Mark Chang, originally from the Chicagoland area, is a local and absolute favorite of Southwest Florida, and has been in the area since the 1990’s. On lead guitar and vocals, Mark is an entertainer with a long-time following. He is a member of the local band Remedy and was a founding member of the national group, PUSH. In his experience, he has shared the stage with many national acts, such as Eddie Money, Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult, Tonic, etc. When Mark picks up a guitar, it takes on a life of its own. Mark has degrees in music theory and audio engineering.
Troy Royer
Introducing Troy Royer! - Bass Guitar/Vocals
Troy is a true veteran of the biz and has been rockin' Southwest Florida, professionally, since high school. His polished stage presence and excellent vocals add depth and color to the band's trademark sound and versatility. Currently playing with Backlash, Troy is now a welcome addition to NightBird's powerful lineup. Troy is a lifelong musician who also plays guitar and writes songs, and his spot on mastery of the bass guitar drives the band into enjoyable, pulsing grooves all night long!
Karen Quint Kalvin
Introducing Karen Quint Kalvin! -Keyboard/Vocals
Kalvin is a huge key to any band's versatility. Karen moves from piano, to electric guitar, to keyboard, to 6-string and 12-string acoustic guitars, all while providing harmonies and lead vocals. NightBird- A Tribute to Stevie Nicks, will continue to be a part of her quintessential being and she is dedicated to keeping this genre of music as an inspiration to others. She is also a member of the SWFL Rock Band, Backlash, and has performed with other local groups such as The Mixx, Headcount, 8-Up and New Direction. Music is her passion and has been her entire life.....She has not been more than a few feet away from a guitar or piano since she was a young child!
Dave Tepper
Introducing Dave Tepper! -Drums/Percussion
Dave Tepper is a professional drummer and percussionist that has recently moved here from the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. He grew up in northern New Jersey and studied in New York City with well-respected educator Sam Ulano. He went on to attend Rowan University and studied percussion with Dean Witten (Frank Sinatra). During that period he also studied vibes with Dave Samuels (Spyrogyra). He graduated with a BA in Applied Percussion & Commercial Music. He has worked with headlining acts up and down the northeast coast, including well known venues such as the Atlantic City Showrooms and New York's Westbury Music Fair, as well as performing in Europe. In addition, he continues to record and/or arrange as the long time staff percussionist for Joey Casella Productions. His versatility has also allowed him to play with anything from the Joffrey Ballet, to jazz artist's Eddie Daniels, George Young, and Al Grey. He currently resides in Fort Myers FL and can be heard performing or recording with local artists.
Liz Heath
Introducing Liz Heath! -Background Vocals
Liz Heath, originally from Middletown, Delaware, has been immersed in a diverse and professional musical culture since birth. She sang the National Anthem at the Blue Rocks Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 9. She joined the SWFL area in 2014 and sang the National Anthem at her alma mater Lemon Bay High School for baseball, soccer, basketball, and graduation in 2017. Liz recently graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College where she was heavily involved in the music program. She performed in FSW’s Jazz Band Ensemble under the director Dr. Tom Smith at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, as well as fronting FSW’s first ever Rock Band Ensemble, The Black Pearl Band, and starting up FSW’s first ever Studio Band Ensemble, Bucc50, made possible by the rockin’ Professor Mike Molloy. Liz’s school ensemble Bucc50 had the opportunity to work with Professor Molloy in a studio project for one of his higher education courses at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. In addition, Liz sang the National Anthem at FSW’s basketball games in the beautiful Suncoast Credit Union Arena and at various TASC club and Veterans/Memorial day events. Liz is now attending Florida Gulf Coast University to obtain her bachelors degree in Hospitality and Event Management with a minor in Music. Liz has performed with Saxy Duo (Making it Saxy Trio) at private country clubs and local SWFL restaurants. Liz is currently the lead vocalist for a new SWFL band with the freshest of vibes, FlowState. She is also the newest member of NightBird - The Stevie Nicks Tribute Band, providing feel good background vocals to all your favorite Stevie tunes!