The Karma Band is comprised of veteran Sonoma County musicians Riki Reinking, Mark Harris, Dixon Cheal, Rich Smith and Ed Bale. The band performs a great mix of 1970s to 2000s easy listening and dance rock favorites for Sonoma and Napa Valley Wine Country events.

Vocals & Harmonica

Riki literally grew up with a harmonica in her hand. By the time she was a teenager she was touring the southwest hotel circuit singing and playing harmonica for dance bands playing six nights a week. Since then she has fronted bands from the West Coast to Chicago. Not limited to performing, Riki has lent her voice to many recording projects. She is also a songwriter.

She prefers Hohner Golden Melody and Special 20 harps.

Guitar & vocals

Craig Wiper, a Sonoma county guitar slinger since 1965, has opened for Country Joe & The Fish, and worked with Earth, Wind & Fire in their early years. Craig brings some great chops to the Karma Band.

 This is what Craig gave us when we asked for a bio. As you’ll find out, he does most of his talking with his guitar.

Drums & vocals

Ed plays a mean set of drums and holds down the beat for Karma. 

Keyboards & vocals

Steven was born in Paducah Kentucky and started playing music at age 10. He plays all keyboards and sings. Steven is an accomplished musician, performer, songwriter and arranger. He has a Bachelor Music Degree from Murray State University. Steven’s playing style shows a broad range of styles, influenced by a variety of music. His musical influences from Kansas, Styx, Angel, Queen, Uriah Heap, Journey, Elton John and Billy Joel.

Steven’s performance experience has taken him through Kentucky, Texas, and throughout California. He has performed with such groups as Krebitch and Company, Kings X, Tyger, Oasis, Empire and White Light. Steven currently performs with One Heart Choir and California Redwood Chorale. Steven’s education, experience, and versatility have made him a perfect fit for the Karma Band, and provide him with the foundation he needs to perform the intricate rhythms and chord progressions on all of the many bands that Karma is paying tribute to.

Bass Guitar

A bass playing Boomer learning the guitar at the age of twelve, I switched to bass after I saw the Beatles in concert. Growing up in San Francisco I played steady gigs with the Parks and Rec. Department playing the teen dance circuit. At some point I got one of those "real life jobs" and had to put my playing aside.

Now that I've retired I've dusted off my bass I got my groove back! And now, filling out my "Bucket List"... it's all about that bass!