DJ El Rey, AKA the Tennessee Love Machine: Producer & Lead Conceptualist

Starting his musical career as a classically trained orchestral trombonist, studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music led him to perform professionally with orchestras such as the San Francisco Symphony, Oregon Symphony and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia in Spain. Now collaborating with an ever expanding group of artists in the hip hop, jazz, EDM and even heavy metal world — the lines between genres are being reformed.

“Music has been an integral part of my life ever since I can remember. I love making music for so many different reasons. No matter if I am producing or performing I want to tell stories, take listeners on journeys or make their ears bleed! Blending the real with the not so real to paint pictures with sound or evoke emotion is what I dig the most.”

“The musical world we’re in gives us the opportunity to bring people together, often complete strangers with totally different backgrounds. I want to provide a platform for artists to express thoughts and ideals be them anger, frustration, triumph or hope. That process is an addictive one for me, and if we are able to inspire, incite or energize through music, that’s a step towards making the world a better place!”

Be it creating music with others or bringing it to those that just wanna enjoy it we just want to get our message out there…Changing the world one song at a time is how we do it!”

Sao Tiago: Musician, Producer

With a wide variety of musical experiences including classical, jazz, funk, and soul, Sao Tiago is finding his voice in the world of electronic music. After performing and teaching music in places such as New York City, Washington, D.C. and Brazil, he brings his traditional instrumental methods and combines them with electronic effects to create a unique blend of sound and ambiance.

As a producer, he is working to locate and cultivate the talent and artists that will propel livetronic music to the next level. Through collaboration and creativity, the success of Memphis Flash will not be denied.

Cortney Hesse: Singer, Songwriter and Visionistá

Cortney Hesse is an up and coming artist and audio engineering graduate from the Arts Institute. She was born in Florida, raised in South Africa but has called Texas her home for over a decade. She has been performing for most of her life and decided to pursue a career in music. Drawing her inspiration from life and love. Cortney has been the lead singer in many bands whose music varies from rock to jazz, R&B to pop. She is humbled and excited to be a part of the Memphis Flash team.