Retro Transit Authority (RTA) is a Southern California based quartet that combines elements of funk & rock to form its unique, groove-oriented sound. Juicy riffs, heavy beats, & smokin' vocals take the listener back in time while providing a forward thinking approach to the jam band formula. The curent line-up includes Jeff Champlin (guitars/vocals), Greg Cahill (guitar), Warren Kaye (bass) & Brad Rhodus (drums).

JUNE 2008
SONG OF THE MONTH
Soldiers
NOTES: This version was recorded as part of demo in March 2008. Features
new members Greg Cahill and Brad Rhodus. This song was originally
recorded as two song EP under the band name Hazmat in 2001.

COMPLETE LIVE RTA SHOWS
Rusty's Surf Ranch - Santa Monica, CA 3/30/07
The Pitcher House - Hermosa Beach, CA 3/15/07
Rusty's Surf Ranch - Santa Monica, CA 2/16/07
Brennan's Irish Pub - Marina Del Rey, CA 11/8/07

LIVE RTA TRACKS
Grandma Betty ~ Springtime ~ Mother Love
Hey Alice ~ Hollywood Bowl

For complete recordings of these shows and others,
please visit the Live Music Archive to download or stream audio.

RTA's Debut Release
"Late Arrival"

1. ill Fittin' Shoes
2. Benny
3. Hollywood Bowl
4. Grandma Betty
5. Morning Haze
6. B.R.A.M.

Jeff Champlin - guitar/vocals
Valerie Taylor - keyboards/vocals
Warren Kaye - bass
Rich Kaylor - drums

Recorded by Kent Verderico

Available at CD Baby, eMusic and iTunes and other fine retail locations.