Vocals: Vera Calder, Logan Kraft, Bailey Jewell, Craig Kirchoff, Mitch Shirley, and Domonick "Boy Thunder" Butler, and Chris Boatright
Guitar: Craig Kirchoff, Logan Kraft, and Mitch Shirley
Bass Guitar: Donovan Carol, Mitch Shirley, Freddie Galeas, and Mike Esposito
Keyboard: Mitch Shirley
Percussion: Dwayne Butler and Domonick "Boy Thunder" Butler
Sound and Production: Kevin Jeanes and Freddie Galeas
Booking: Dwayne Butler or Extraordinary (https://bookextraordinary.com/bands-for-hire/take-3/)
Dwayne Butler
Founder and Percussionist
Overview
Dwayne Butler is a life-long drummer whose musical journey began in childhood in New Jersey and continued through school bands, collegiate performance, military service, worship ministry, and professional music work. Today, he brings that depth of experience to Take 3 Entertainment LLC and its flagship band, Take 3.
Early Musical Development
Dwayne’s love of drumming began early. His father, a former high school drum major, taught him a drum beat in childhood that he still remembers today. That early influence led him to formal drum lessons in his elementary school band program and laid the foundation for everything that followed.
He played in concert bands throughout elementary and junior high school, and in seventh grade his parents gave him his first drum set, which he still owns and plays today. That gift helped expand his path as a musician, leading to participation in jazz band and his first extracurricular band outside of school.
High School and College
In high school, Dwayne built a wide range of drumming experience and earned significant recognition. He played triple and quad toms in an award-winning marching band and drum line that remained undefeated in competition and was selected to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He also served as an award-winning timpani player in concert band, performed as percussionist for the school choir, played in the pit for multiple school productions, and continued performing outside school in talent show bands and early paid professional gigs.
During college, Dwayne continued to distinguish himself musically. Although he was not a music major, he successfully auditioned for the Rutgers University Wind Ensemble, a nationally recognized orchestral group with Grammy nominations and awards, and performed with the ensemble throughout all four years of college.
Military Service and Return to Drumming
After graduating from Rutgers and receiving his commission as an officer in the U.S. Army, the demands of military service and frequent moves led to his drum set being placed in storage. His return to regular drumming began during a combat deployment to Iraq as second in command of a battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While stationed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Marez, his wife sent him a miniature set of LP bongos, which he amplified with a microphone as he played alongside another Army major on keyboard and a worship leader on acoustic guitar.
The FOB Marez Chapel Worship Band eventually received proper instruments through morale, welfare, and recreation funding, helping support morale during the combat tour. That deployment became the beginning of Dwayne’s sustained return to active drumming. Since then, he has served as a worship team drummer for Fort Lewis Non-Denominational Chapel Service, Fort Belvoir Gospel Service, Unity Christian Fellowship International Ministries, and Grace Bible Church.
Professional Work and Take 3
Before launching Take 3 Entertainment LLC and its flagship band, Take 3, in December 2022, Dwayne served as percussionist for Virginia-based recording artist Rorie during her first two EP releases and on local and long-distance tours, including a performance at Rockwood Music Hall in New York.
Reflecting the spirit that brought him back to active drumming, Take 3 is a service-oriented music collective with a strong military presence across the years. Dwayne and his fellow Take 3 musicians bring strong rhythm, experience, and commitment to performance, with several members who are actively serving or are veterans.
Vera calder
Lead vocalist
Vera has been singing professionally for the past three years, but her love of music started long before that. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she began singing at a young age with the youth choir at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, where she developed an early love for performing.
Her studies eventually took her to Syracuse University, followed by a return home to Puerto Rico, where she built a career in film and commercial production. During the pandemic, Vera relocated to Virginia and began pursuing music more seriously alongside her career in marketing, rediscovering performing as an important part of her creative life.
Now, Vera is thrilled to join the talented musicians of Take 3 and bring her energy to the stage. For her, a great performance is about more than playing the songs people love—it’s about creating a night where the crowd can sing along, let loose, and have an unforgettable time.
logan kraft
lead vocalist & Guitar
Bringing explosive energy and a deeply rooted blues-rock pedigree to the stage, Logan Kraft pulls double duty for Take 3 as both a lead vocalist and guitarist. Known for his fiery, spontaneous guitar solos and smooth, soulful vocal delivery, Logan seamlessly bridges the gap between classic soul grooves and hard-hitting modern rock anthems. Whether he is laying down a gritty rhythm, commanding the microphone, or treating the crowd to improvised string-bending showmanship, his dynamic stage presence injects an infectious, high-octane charisma into every performance. A seasoned live performer who lives for the unexpected, Logan’s effortless versatility is central to Take 3’s signature, genre-blending sound.
Beyond his primary roles, Logan expands the band’s sonic footprint by moving fluently across genres—shifting from heavy, distorted rock riffs to clean, syncopated funk chops and delicate acoustic melodies. His adaptability allows Take 3 to effortlessly pivot mid-set, matching his vocal textures to everything from gritty southern rock to smooth, emotional R&B. No matter the arrangement, Logan's musical instincts and collaborative spirit ensure the band's rhythm and lead elements remain locked in and powerful from the first note to the last.
bailey jewell
Lead Vocalist
Raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Bailey Jewell was immersed in music from an early age. Growing up in a musical family with a father who worked as a DJ and a mother whose extensive record collection filled the house with every genre imaginable, music quickly became a lifelong passion. Some of Bailey’s earliest performances took place at her grandmother’s bar, singing karaoke alongside her father, as well as in church productions where she first discovered a love
for entertaining an audience.
By age 11, Bailey had begun playing piano and guitar, writing original music, and pursuing vocal training. She went on to become a classically trained vocalist, performing with the Iowa Youth Chorale throughout junior high and high school while developing the technical foundation that continues to shape her performances today.
During high school, Bailey immersed herself in every musical opportunity available. She performed in Honor Choir, Madrigal Choir, and varsity show choir, and earned selection to both the Iowa All State Choir and Iowa All State Jazz Choir during her tenure. Her theatrical experience included lead and supporting roles in productions of Wicked, South Pacific, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Chicago, while participation in Iowa High School Speech Association competitions further honed her stage presence and performance skills.
Outside the classroom, Bailey performed with a local band featuring both cover songs and original material while also booking solo performances in her hometown that showcased her songwriting and vocal versatility. Those early experiences established a passion for live performance and connecting with audiences that has remained a constant throughout her career.
Even while serving in the United States Air Force, Bailey continued to pursue music wherever she was stationed. She has performed the National Anthem for countless military ceremonies and multiple air shows, becoming a familiar and trusted vocalist for patriotic events. While stationed in Ohio, she also appeared as a guest vocalist with the band 5, performing at several live shows and expanding her experience on the regional music scene.
In early 2026, Bailey joined the pop cover band Take 3 as lead vocalist, bringing decades of musical experience, polished vocals, and dynamic stage presence to every performance. Comfortable performing everything from powerhouse pop anthems and rock classics to country favorites and crowd singalongs, she thrives on creating an engaging atmosphere where audiences can relax, celebrate, and have fun. Whether performing for a packed festival crowd, an intimate venue, or a community event, Bailey’s goal remains the same: to create memorable experiences through authentic performances, infectious energy, and a genuine love of live music that has been part of her story since childhood.
Craig kirchoff
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LEAD GUITARIST
From a musical family, a toddler-sized Craig used to force his parents and grandparents to play random instruments in a noisy, chaotic “family jam.” It was a mess, but it kept a fussy kid happy. Little has changed in the decades since.
Like most GenX’ers he was forced into piano lessons only to rebel against them. After a brief fling with the drums, Craig spent a summer rebuilding his dad’s old Danelectro guitar and fell deeply in love. His high school years were spent in and out of bands playing covers and the occasional attempt at an original song. His first love of grunge rock led him to classic rock, the blues, folk, a touch of jazz and even a little classical music.
He’s played in bands based in New Jersey, Washington, DC and Virginia - from bars and basements to the base of national monuments.
Usually not the most technical guitarist in the room, Craig promises to play with all the guts he can every time you see him.
Donovan carol
bass guitarist
Overview
Donovan Carroll is a bass guitarist whose musical journey began in the earliest days of his life and has continued through school bands, church worship, collegiate years, and military service around the world. A versatile musician who prides himself on playing across all genres, Donovan brings that depth and adaptability to Take 3 Entertainment LLC, which he joined in December 2024, all while serving as an active-duty officer in the United States Air Force.
Early Musical Development
Donovan grew up in a musical family that shaped his path from the start. He spent his childhood listening to his father play electric guitar in church, and his older brother went on to become a renowned bass guitarist with multiple sponsorships. Surrounded by that influence, Donovan was drawn to music early.
His formal musical journey began on the tuba in his middle school band, where his love for the low end took root and never stopped growing. That foundation carried into high school, where he began playing bass guitar for his school's jazz band and at his home church in Mississippi—deepening both his technical skill and his heart for worship.
Education
After high school, Donovan attended Mississippi State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. Although he did not join the marching band in college, he never set down his bass. Throughout his college years, he continued playing for his local church and performed with the R&B band, Melogic, broadening his range and sharpening his versatility across genres.
Military Service and Music Around the World
After graduating from college, Donovan commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and entered pilot training, ultimately earning his wings as a bomber pilot. As his service carried him to assignments and deployments across the globe, he brought his love of music with him wherever he went, playing bass for various worship centers both stateside and deployed around the world.
Take 3
In December 2024, Donovan joined Take 3 Entertainment LLC, bringing his genre-spanning versatility, and his commitment to service to the band. As an active duty Air Force officer and dedicated musician, he reflects the service-oriented spirit and strong military presence that define Take 3.
mitch shirley
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Keys & Vocals
Mitch’s musical journey began in high school, where he quickly became a multi-instrumentalist. Driven by a passion for live performance, he picked up several instruments—most notably guitar and bass guitar—and spent his teenage years constantly on stage, participating in every local band and talent show he could find.
That momentum carried right into his college years. While balancing his studies, Mitch integrated himself into the local music scene, serving as a foundational member for several active, gigging college bands. These years on the circuit sharpened his live performance skills, diverse playing styles, and tight rhythmic timing.
Today, Mitch brings that lifelong dedication and extreme multi-instrumental versatility to Take 3. Whether he is holding down the low end on bass, ripping on guitar, or filling out the band's rich sound on the keys, Mitch anchors the band's energetic live vibe and helps bring your favorite rock, pop, and original tracks to life.
domonick butler
percussionist
Domonick is the percussionist for Take 3, known for his gifted hand drumming, energetic solos, and musical maturity beyond his years. He received his first drum set at age five and began developing the skills that would shape him into the dynamic performer he is today.
Early Start and Musical Training
Domonick began taking drum lessons at age four with his father, the founder of Take 3. By age five, he was already performing professionally, sitting in on percussion for several songs during a live performance with recording artist Rorie.
He also accompanied his father to worship band practices at Grace Bible Church in Lorton, where he played drum set and performed with the worship band during services while still only five years old.
Performance Experience and Recognition
Now a high school student, Domonick continues to impress audiences with his talent and stage presence. He specializes in congas, bongos, djembe, and percussion trap instruments, and he also plays drum kit. His concert band experience spans elementary, junior high, and high school, and he received Blue Ribbon recognition from the State of Virginia for his timpani performance in high school.
Role in Take 3
Domonick is one of the original members of Take 3. He performed professionally with the group at age ten during its inaugural show for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in December 2022. His remarkable talent earned him the band nickname “Boy Thunder.”
Kevin jeanes
lead sound engineer
Kevin Jeanes serves as the technical backbone and primary Sound Engineer for Take 3. Bringing decades of deep musical passion and live audio mastery to the team, Kevin plays an essential role in bringing Take 3's live sound to life.
An expert sound engineer, accomplished guitarist, and talented vocalist in his own right, Kevin brings a performer’s ears to the mixing console. He served as the sound engineer for Take 3's inaugural performance at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2022 and has continued to helm live sound for multiple performances across the region ever since. Beyond mixing, Kevin routinely provides essential audio equipment, stage setup, and technical leadership to ensure every show delivers a seamless, pristine sonic experience.
When he isn't behind the mixing board for Take 3, Kevin serves as the Director of Worship at Grace Bible Church, where he leads worship teams, crafts engaging live musical environments, and oversees technical arts. His extensive background leading live music and managing audio environments makes him an invaluable partner to the Take 3 stage.