Band members are all practicing gynecologic oncologists who spend their days caring for women — in the operating room, clinc, and research lab, striving for better ways to treat cancers unique to women.

John Boggess, MD, guitar, vocals. Dr. Boggess is Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Fellowship Program Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He is a leading expert in robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Boggess received his MD from the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine. Playing gigs with a band during medical school helped pay the rent. But as the youngest of seven, he learned to sing loudly at the tender age of five in a choir. Dr. Boggess is married and has two children.

Joanie Hope, MD, guitar, vocals. Dr. Hope is a Gynecologic Oncology Fellow at the New York University School of Medicine. She has a special interest in emerging technologies to promote early cancer detection. Dr. Hope made her music debut delivering singing telegrams in gorilla suits to help pay her Stanford University tuition. A local private detective then recruited her to serve singing subpoenas and to investigate various criminal and civil events. Dr. Hope moved to New York City for new musical venues such as subway platforms and hospital waiting rooms while attending medical school. She lives with her partner and four children.

Nimesh Nagarsheth, MD, drums, percussion. Dr. Nagarsheth is on faculty at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey. He is considered a leading expert in advanced laparoscopic surgery and in transfusion-free surgery in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Nagarsheth graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine with honors. He started playing drums in elementary school and studied music through college. More recently, Dr. Nagarsheth has been active on the New York City music scene playing with a Beatles/Rolling Stones cover band, "Come Together." Dr. Nagarsheth is single and lives in New York City.

William "Rusty" Robinson, MD, bass, harmonica. Dr. Robinson is the Director of Clinical Research at the Harrington Cancer Center in Amarillo, Texas. He is also the Dorothy Jane Rush Professor of Women's Health and Oncology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo and Chairman of the Cancer Committee at Baptist/St. Anthony's Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Dr. Robinson has been playing guitar since he was 12, playing semi-professionally in groups and bands since. His is married and has four children.

John Soper, MD, guitar. John hails from Iowa but now calls North Carolina home. He is the Hendricks Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Soper is recognized for his work in gestational trophoblastic disease and pelvic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Soper comes from a family of musicians, and played violin as a child before switching to guitar and mandolin. He helps run a small music camp in the summer and plays in a folk/swing group. He is married and has three children.

Will Winter, MD, guitar. Will is an gynecologic oncologist at Northwest Cancer Specialists in Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Until 2006, he was Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Brooke Army Medical Center. He graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Winter has played guitar in bands throughout his life, including during residency, where he played with the acoustic funk trio, Soul Patrol Mission. He is married and has 2 children.



PRODUCTION

Jana Herzen, owner and President, Motéma Music. Motéma, which means "Heart" in the Lingala language, promotes award-winning Jazz and World music. Jana also composes and performs her own music. Her debut album, Soup's On Fire (Motéma 2003), is an eclectic mix of inspiration from deep American roots and encounters with cultures from around the world.

Mario McNulty, Producer. Mario has produced, recorded, and mixed music for some of the best-known names in music. Among his credits is work with Philip Glass, David Bowie, Keith Richards, Ziggy Marley, Rufus Wainwright, and Laurie Anderson. He is an accomplished drummer/percussionist. Mario is represented by Joe D'Ambrosio Management.

K.J. Denhert, Co-Producer, Music Director and Talent Coach. K.J. is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose music falls in the Urban Folk and Jazz genres. K.J. performs more than 120 times per year, often with her band, NY Unit, always looking to reach new audiences and share her music. K.J. has recorded 7 albums to date, with Another Year Gone By Live, winning the 2006 Independent Music Award for Best Live Performance.