Five bands with deep ties to USA Health will take the stage at Doc Rock, each blending musical talent with a commitment to supporting patient care and research across the system.

EKLEKTIK EXPERIENCE

Supporting USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital

Eklektik Experience was founded with one goal: to be the band of choice for any occasion. Backed by seasoned musicians with more than 30 years of combined experience, the group delivers a wide-ranging setlist that moves easily through funk, jazz, Motown, R&B, neo-soul, country and Top 40 favorites.

Band members include Herbert Conaway, an IT technical specialist at USA Health Providence, along with Donald William, David Woods, Jimmy Williams, Moses El, Larry Moore, Felicia Moore, Ashley Lewis, Ida Finklea and Terrell Warren.

NO COMPLICATIONS

Supporting USA Health Emergency Medicine

Formed in 2021, No Complications is a local indie-alternative rock band known for electrifying live performances and an authentic sound rooted in heartfelt songwriting. The group has built a strong presence in the local indie music scene through high-energy shows and original material.

The band features Ethan Bertagnolli, a USA Health University Hospital emergency room nurse, with Roman Scardina, Sam Herport and Garrett Warman.

SIXTH SENSE

Supporting USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute

Sixth Sense began as a trio performing at a Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine talent show before expanding to six members to broaden its sound. Today, the group performs multi-genre covers that span alternative, pop, jazz, R&B, indie and rock.

All members are medical students at the Whiddon College of Medicine: Israel Valenzuela, Maddison Hill, Charity Yarbrough, Wesley Yarbrough, Cade Meyers and Cya Edwards. For the future physicians, music serves as a creative outlet that fosters balance, connection and compassion.

SLOTH RACER

Supporting the Pediatric ICU at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital

Sloth Racer has been performing together since 2017, bringing an upbeat, high-energy style to stages across the area. Known for crowd-pleasing covers, the band’s repertoire includes popular hits from the ’90s through today.

Members include Mark Roberts, spouse of USA Health Chief Financial Officer Kristen Roberts, along with Franklin Pratt, John Rocker and Reed Gilmore.

SOCIETY HILL

Supporting USA Health University Hospital’s Project Inspire

Established in 2024, Society Hill delivers fun, engaging performances centered on R&B and pop covers. United by a shared passion for music and healing, the group performs to inspire positive change while supporting their community through Project Inspire.

Band members include Ashley Williams Hogue, M.D., a trauma surgeon at University Hospital and director of the USA Health Center for Healthy Communities; Antwan Hogue, M.D., senior hospitalist and medical director at the Johnson Haynes Jr. Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center; Daphney Portis, Project Inspire program coordinator; Ralph Edwards, a USA Health informatics specialist; and Jada Gardner, USA Health director of staff development.