Photo: Mark Kitaoka, Hair: Jaymz Marez, Makeup: Amanda Isabelle
Jaque Herrera
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Skilled singer? Check. Professionally trained dancer? Yep. Captivating performer? Oh yea. Jaque is the total package - working professionally since the age of 8, she brings unrivaled experience to every stage she touches. With a big grin and a twinkle in her eye, Jaque has been in demand in every genre of music and performance medium there is, sharing the stage with stars like Mark McGrath, Bret Michaels, Coolio, The Sugar Hill Gang, Tone Loc, Steve Harwell, Lou Gramm, Mickey Thomas, Tony Lindsay, and countless others. She’s also been trusted to sing the National Anthem for the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, San Jose Sharks, San Jose Earthquakes, and Livermore Rodeo. The undisputed Queen of Mercy, she’s the only member of the band that can teach you to two-step and salsa dance in the same night.
Kyle Caprista
Lead Vocals, Percussion, Guitar
Quick with a hug and a handshake (and a contagious sense of humor), Kyle is a whole lotta fun to be around. After spending most of his career as a highly successful session drummer and producer, he is stepping out front in search of shenanigans and smiles. He’s been trusted to share the stage with artists like Mark McGrath, Bret Michaels, Coolio, The Sugar Hill Gang, Tone Loc, Mickey Thomas, Pat Monahan, Steve Harwell, and many others. He was even lucky enough to perform on the Jimmy Kimmel Show! Kyle spends most of the Mercy shows looking for fun - he might stop singing on the bar long enough to share a beer with your Dad and cha-cha with your Grandma.
Bryan Dean
Bass Guitar, Vocals
Mild mannered off the stage, but dynamic when the lights are bright, Bryan earned himself the nickname “Dark Kent”. The newest Heartbeat comes our way via St. Louis, and has established himself as a Swiss army knife staple of the Bay Area music scene. A burning ball of positive energy, Bryan has shared the stage with El Debarge, Angelo Moore (Fishbone), and Al B Sure. If you want to get him rolling, ask him about his cat and his love of F1 racing!
Danny Blau
Guitar, Vocals
A connoisseur of all things media and one of the kindest humans we’ve ever met, Danny brings a wholly unique musical voice to Mercy & The Heartbeats. Sought after as a songwriter and producer, Danny brings an effortless cool to everything he does. As one of Kyle’s oldest friends, they’ve been making music together for over two decades with no signs of stopping. Don’t leave a Mercy show without asking Danny for some fashion advice!
Will Jenkins
Drums
Cool, calm, collected, professional, and punctual. That’s our Will! A graduate of the esteemed Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles, Will is a gem of the Bay Area session scene. Skilled in all things drums and percussion, he keeps the band on track with his precise playing and tasteful musicianship. Word on the street is he can help you build a recording studio, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Allen Leong
Keyboards, Vocals
Every band needs a classically trained musician who can play jazz, and Allen is as good as they come! Sporting a sharp wit and a sunny disposition, Allen is in demand in every genre of music there is. It doesn’t hurt that he has about as much fun behind a set of 88 keys as anyone we’ve ever met. Come to a Mercy show and catch one of his face melting solos!