Ulrican “Hurricane” Williams is a native of Houston, TX where he honed in on his musical talents while attending the nationally recognized performing art high school in Houston- “The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts” c/o ’97.

Hurricane is a very accomplished educated musician/artist where in 2003 he graduated Texas A&M University-Kingsville where he received his bachelor’s in music; also acquired his master’s in jazz studies from the University of Texas at Austin a graduate of c/o ’07.

His musical journey had taken him on some very noteworthy adventures to the likes of playing in show bands for celebrity cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line (2004-2007) to backing up celebrities such as Mark Preston from the Lettermen, Comedian Louis Johnson, and Actress Rosie O’Donnell…travels that took him throughout the Caribbean and Western Europe.

He’s also played in ensembles with such artists as Milt Hinton, Chris Vadala, Peter Erskine, Ernie Watts, Bobby Shew, James Moody, Ed Shaughnessy, Shelly Carroll, Tim Hagans, and Bill Watrous.

Hurricane is a member of national and international competition winner “JazzBonez”….releasing a CD spring of 2011.

He continues to give back to the community is his off-stage time providing private lessons as an instructor in the Austin area…

He actively holds down the Earth, Wind & Fire sounding horns in Hot Sauce… “Habanero Horns”, one of the hottest horn sections around…adds that extra spice to the Hot Sauce show!

Jeff Settle is an Austin-based guitarist, specializing in rock and neo-soul/funk. Having played with a variety of acts in Austin, including Funk Shui and Taboo, Settle’s profinciency spans multiple genres.

For the past 5 years, Settle has been a member of All U Need. As one of Austin’s premeir soul/jazz bands, the band has opened for the likes of Maze and Leela James, as well as preforming at Austin’s Urban and Jazz festivals.

In September 2010, Settle completed a tour of Europe with LA based Layabout. Settle is currently finishing his latest original project, slated for release in early 2011. He is always looking to expand his musical ambitions by auditioning for a myriad of artists.

Jeff “Settle-Down” Settle currently holds down the lead guitarist role with Austin’s Premier Eclectic Cover band Hot Sauce ATX…

B.Willy referred by some as “Mr. Metronome” for his “pocket-pulse style”, was born and raised in New Orleans, La and has been playing drums since the age of seven.

Since his arrival to Austin in 2001, he’s gained recognition as one of Austin’s premier drummers having worked with some well established and very talented local artists such as “Taboo”, Rayon Foster, Ms Dana Clark, Ms Denise Brooks, “Just Released – Nu-Jazz/Electronica”, Ms Saja, The Hot Sauce Band, The Divas & Cavaliers and currently holds down the groove for Hot Sauce.

Known for his pocket style with roots deep seated in the heart of New Orleans, his styles encompass an array of genres from Jazz to Rock-n-Roll and Gospel to R&B, B.Willy maintains the pulse!

A native Austinite, John “Johno” Burton started playing trumpet at age 11. Played through high school. Won many and various individual and group awards.

Upon graduating high school, Johno joined the U.S. Marine Band. Played many prestigious events. Including performing “taps” and “echo taps” for hundreds of funerals for fallen Marines and naturally-deceased Marines.

After leaving the Marines in July of ’95, Johno moved back to his hometown and proceeded to hit the live music scene and has had the pleasure of performing with the likes of:
Diamond Simon and the Roughcuts, Joe Valentine and the Imperials, The Move, Radical 289, Love Missile (drums/vocals), the Instigators (drums/vocals), the Exhibitors/the Show Band, JumpStart (currently), Calico Kings, the Original Recipe Band, Grego, The Portal, Groovin’ Ground, Moving Matter, Jabarvy, Jimmy George & Russell Clepper, Sauce, the J. Wesley Haynes Trio (currently), and adding to his roster, he holds down “The Habanero Horns” with Hot Sauce…

Demetrius Davis aka “D-Soul” was born on Oct. 31, 1980 to Willie Ross Davis Jr. and Betty Jo Davis. Music was instilled in him at an early age. He began singing in youth, and adult choirs at the age of 5. Gospel was the foundation for his musical expression. At the age of 9, he toured the U.S. with his father and younger siblings. They became affectionately known as The Davis Family, playing with such acts as Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker. He credits his Grandmother (R.I.P.) for his influences; she introduced him to artists like Johnnie Taylor, Little Milton, Luther Vandross, and Freddie Jackson, just to name a few.

In 2003, he auditioned for American Idol where he made it into Austin’s Top 100 Finalists. This achievement brought him local recognition and opened a door that gave him a glimpse into stardom. His hunger for success in music fuels a work ethic and desire that he hopes will one day lead to a destiny fulfilled. So, he pursued others that wanted the same, and his persistence soon paid off.

D-Soul is currently working on his solo album entitled Love & Soul with the world renowned producer, Tim Bailey and is scheduled for release in 2010.

As Lead-Singer/Front-man for Hot Sauce, D-Soul brings a complete package of vocal dexterity coupled with dance, comedy and stage-presence that keeps the crowd rockin to their favorites of R&B, Soul, Blues, Rock, Pop & Funk…

“He’s truly an eclectic Nu Soul-Hop artist”…