The Players Bios
Keith Howland served as lead guitarist and a featured lead vocalist with Chicago for 27 years and was the longest-tenured guitarist in the band’s history. Several highlights during that time include, performing at the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll HOF, playing for several Presidents, and writing/arranging and recording on many of the bands albums. Also, a bonus of working with such a legendary act, he got to tour and in many cases perform with acts such as, The Doobie Bros, REO Speedwagon, Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis, EWF, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash just to name a few. Keith has also worked with Rick Springfield, Patty Smyth, Olivia Newton John, and jazz saxophonist Warren Hill.
Jeff Coffey, bassist and tenor vocalist extraordinaire, took over for long time Chicago vocalist, Jason Scheff, in 2016. Effortlessly singing all those great Peter Cetera hits that everyone knows and loves, made him a perfect fit to carry on the legacy of one of the greatest voices in rock history. His immediate impact on the band was profound as he brought an energy and talent that was undeniable to anyone who saw the band during his tenure. One diehard fan described listening to Jeff as “easy” and “comfortable” and feeling that “he never struggled with those infamous Cetera high notes!” Jeff has also performed with Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles) and Brian Howe (formerly of Bad Company) and has recorded with the likes of Gino Vannelli and many others. He has also topped the FMQB radio charts as a solo artist.
Rob Arthur has been the band leader, keyboardist and vocalist for RRHOF artist Peter Frampton for over 20 years. He also currently plays with Kenny Loggins. His past credits include Chicago, Don Felder, Leann Rimes, Joan Osborne and Five For Fighting. He is also an accomplished film maker and is the director of the new Peter Frampton documentary coming out on streaming channels in 2026.
Ed Toth has been playing drums nearly his whole life. He first came onto the scene in 1996 as a member of Vertical Horizon. With VH he played on 3 albums and one DVD. They scored a multi-platinum smash hit in 2000 with the album, “Everything You Want”. The title track reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and follow up single “You’re A God” reached the Top 10. The band went on to win 3 Billboard Music Awards. The follow up album “Go” was released in 2003. In 2005, Ed joined the legendary RRHOF band Doobie Brothers. He plays on the “Live At The Beacon Theater” recording and DVD. Ed has also played on several albums for a variety of artists including Harriet Street, Cooper and Button.
