Alan Smirnoff

Saxophone, Flute, Vocals

Plays saxophones, flute, percussion, and enjoys composing and arranging. He has played with numerous soul and funk bands over the years touring much of the East Coast. His bands have opened for Candi Staton, Mandrill, the Crown Heights Affair, and Kool and the Gang. When Alan had the pleasure of playing in Bobby Byrd's band, one of James Brown's Original Flames, he had the opportunity to do several dates in Africa. Alan's work on sax adds a distinctive sound to the soulful mix of n2Wishin. He “knows where the groove's at.”

Grady Cadogan

Lead Vocals & Percussion

A talented vocalist who captivates audiences with his smooth, authentic R&B style. Originally From Springfield, Mass., Grady has been singing since the age of 5. He entered the Connecticut band scene in the early 1990’s and has been involved in several musical projects. Striving to bring the best musicians together, n2Wishin was formed with the great talent the band has today. Influences are Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Earth Wind & Fire and many other greats.

Ricky Jordan

Guitar & Vocals

Ricky is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he studied jazz/funk/rock/classical guitar. He performed in the Boston area for 7 years in a contemporary jazz/funk band called Redline. Also performed with recording artist Mickey Dimicheal who has worked with band members from such notable groups as Billy Joel, Spirogyra, Toto, and Edgar Winter. Presently an owner and teacher at his guitar instruction studio in Guilford, CT. Ricky is the most recent addition to n2Wishin. His unique funk style of rhythm and leads rounds out the n2Wishin sound.

Louis DiBacco

Bass & Vocals

Louis has played bass, and guitar, for many R&B, soul, and funk bands that have toured up and down the East Coast over the years and has opened for national acts such as The Trammps and The Village People. Originally from Pennsylvania, and now makes his home in Connecticut, Louis is also a composer/arranger for the band. He's groove oriented and loves the pocket, which gives n2Wishin a solid foundation. In the end, it's all about the groove, baby.

Jim Ledoux

Drums & Percussion

Jim toured extensively throughout the East Coast with a high energy dance band called Satin Star. He attended the Percussion Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, CA, and played the LA club scene for several years. He was the co-founder of a Contemporary Jazz band called Minus Zero in Denver Colorado, opening for such acts as Chuck Mangione, The Crusaders and the Drifters. Jim's Jazz/Latin/Funk flavor adds an exciting element to the sound of n2Wishin.

Nekita Waller

Lead Vocals

Nekita is the newest member of n2Wishin. She brings years of experience singing in bands throughout the tri-state area. Her voice is a soul power mix of Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keys. She loves to perform and get the crowd up dancing.