Thea Jones has an immense love and respect for music that started at a young age. Hearing her elementary school band play, she decided that she wanted to learn how to play instruments and began to take flute and piano lessons and later also learning the drums. In middle school she was the president of a touring community band called THE RIVERSIDE POPS. The summer of her freshman year of high school she went away to a band camp and at the end of the two weeks was one of seven young musicians who were invited back on a partial scholarship for the following year. In high school she sat as the youngest member of the elite band. Although she got interested in music at a young age her love for singing didn’t blossom until she went to college when she started singing in the local church choir.

Joining the church choir opened up opportunities that Thea didn’t know she wanted to explore. In 2005 she was asked to sing at her Aunt’s funeral were she was introduced to Rory Seldon, a man looking for singers to work on a Gospel recording project. Working with Rory Seldon offered opportunities to get her voice heard by being invited to and singing at different churches in the LA and Inland Empire areas.

Rory Seldon is a man very dedicated to his craft and to spreading the love of his music with others. Over the years of working with Thea and other musicians and singers, Rory decided to reinvent the group that he started in the early 90s, RORY SELDON with INNERSESSION. “It has been amazing working with Rory and the band, my life has completely changed with the different singing opportunities that come our way.”  Thea provides awesome vocals to the group with a very unique and recognizable sound.

Some of Thea’s inspiration with music comes from singers like India Arie, Roberta Flack and Anita Baker. Thea’s mother Vivian Jones, who used to sing to all 5 of her children before bed and her Father Willie Jones who supports everything that she does, are also inspirations for her. Her deep love for all types of music combined with her different experiences in life helps Thea stay creative, refreshed and always ready to take things to the next level with an open mind and determined spirit. Along with her music Thea is an aspiring tennis player and writer with a published book of poems WALKING THROUGH HER LIFE available for sale at Amazon.com, as well as an Event Planning business TREASURED EVENTS & SERVICES.

“I feel that it is important as an artist and a person to be well rounded and to give your best in all situations. I don’t take anything for granted and appreciated every opportunity that comes my way.”

Thea Jones

Vocals, Keyboards, Flute, Percussions

Cyndi Holman

Vocals, Keyboards, Percussions

Even as a young child, Cyndi was always drawn to music.  From playing songs for Sunday School to playing 1^st violin in Middle School.  She was in numerous talent shows during high school and college.  Realizing that she had a love of music and the arts, she went on to study classical music for 6 years and also did theatrical performances in her home town of Tulsa, Oklahoma.  After relocating to California, Cyndi joined a local church praise team where she began singing more regularly.

Cyndi loves to listen, and gets her inspiration from, classic divas such as Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.  It is no wonder that her voice rings through with a powerful resonance.

Cyndi met Rory Seldon in 2002 and has recorded lead and background vocals on ETCHED in STONE, CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS with FRIENDS and ALL I KNOW.  When Rory pulled INNERSESSION back together, he called on Cyndi to add her special blend of vocals to the group.  Cyndi’s authentic, pure sound is refreshing and powerful.  Cyndi is also a member of a musical theatre group in West LA and can be seen in performances in local plays around town. 

In her spare time, Cyndi loves to dance and make jewelry. "Life is too short to stand by and be idle.  Take every opportunity that God gives you and make the most of it!"

Michael has loved music since he was a child and was heavily influenced by the records his parents would play around the house, many of which he still has.  “I can remember hearing lots of different sounds around the house: Ray Charles, Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66, Stevie Wonder, Lou Rawls, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, the Motown groups and so many jazz artists.  I didn’t really know what I was listening to, but it all became the soundtrack to my childhood.”  Michael’s appreciation for music would only grow as he was exposed to more different types of music. 

Michael started playing the guitar in 1981 when his brother-in-law gave him his first instrument.  Soon after, he hooked up with Rory Seldon at the church they both grew up in, and the seeds of INNERSESSION were born.  By that time, Michael had discovered the music of P-Funk (Parliament, Funkadelic and Bootsy Collins) which led him to Rock n Roll in general and Jimi Hendrix in particular, all of which heavily influenced his style of playing.  Around 1988, Michael also began playing the bass after Rory bought one with the intention of learning to play it.  Rory never picked it up, but Michael did, and soon became a dual instrumentalist.  Michael continues to play both instruments today. 

In the early 90’s, Michael began playing the bass with a group of his co-workers, the L.A. DOTs.  Led by the brilliant guitarist Harry Scott, this group played a wide range of Blues, Classic Rock, R&B and dance music.  They quickly went from just playing at the annual LADOT Christmas party to the larger “City Circuit,” playing for functions such as retirement parties, picnics, the City Attorney’s office and one of Mayor Richard Riordan’s farewell receptions.  They were scheduled to play at the Grand Re-Opening ceremony for L.A.’s City Hall building in September of 2001, but that celebration was cancelled after the horrific events of 9/11.

Michael is currently a member of RORY SELDON with INNER SESSION, playing regularly with the group.  Michael’s musical interests remain as diverse as ever.  He enjoys listening to jazz, classical, rock, punk, ska, hip hop, reggae, fusion, heavy metal and more.  Michael is also a devoted family man, an IT professional and an avid skier.

Michael Chaney

Guitar, Bass

Tony Allen

Congas, Bongos & Percussions

Tony has a natural feel for many percussion instruments that he just "picked up."  He brings strong energy to the stage during performances and often keeps the crowd on their feet.  Tony has also been known to help out with vocals providing some lead and background.

Tony enjoys a wide variety of musical styles and likes to spend his time relaxing with a good basketball game.  If the Los Angeles Lakers are playing, don't talk to him cause he is not listening!

Rene Flores

Drums

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