Who we are

The band

Vacaville musicians dedicated to keeping the spirit of rock ’n’ roll alive.

Our story

Young talent. Timeless songs.

iHeartZep brings seven accomplished musicians together in a Vacaville, California, tribute to Heart and Led Zeppelin.

Fronting the band are vocalists Carly Rhoades and Emma Price, who both provide advanced vocal instruction in Vacaville and the Sacramento Valley. Their powerful vocals lead a celebration of two of rock’s most distinctive catalogs, backed by guitars, keyboards, bass, and drums.

The lineup includes several former members of the now-retired Skynnyn Lynnyrd band. With twenty years of tribute performance experience among its members, iHeartZep brings seasoned musicianship and a shared commitment to capturing the sound and spirit of the original bands.

Dedicated to keeping the spirit of rock ’n’ roll alive, iHeartZep plays legendary hits like Barracuda, Immigrant Song, and more. Every show is built to connect lifelong fans and new listeners with music that still feels alive.

On stage

Meet the musicians

Carly Rhoades

Vocals & Keys

With over a decade of performance experience, Carly Rhoades brings a powerful, gritty voice and a soulful, high-energy presence to the stage. Often recognized for her vocal similarity to Ann Wilson, Carly draws inspiration from the legendary sounds of Heart and Led Zeppelin. For her, music is more than a performance — it’s a way to connect, move people, and keep the fire of rock and roll alive. Through I Heart Zep, she honors the music that continues to inspire generations, bringing every note to life with passion, power, and soul.

Emma Price

Vocals, Keys & Guitar

Growing up listening to rock, singer Emma Price has always has a deep love for music. At 9, she saw her first concert, Heart. She fell in love with the power of Ann Wilson’s voice. When she was a teenager, Led Zeppelin became her life. Since then she’s started her love of singing with others, she’s been a backup singer for the tribute band Skynnyn Lynnyrd, lead singer for her own original band Solaire, and has open for Sly and the Family Stone. She is currently is a vocal teacher at School of Rock Vacaville.

David Von Holder

Guitar & keys

David grew up in San Diego and got his first guitar, a cheap Flying V at 13, when KISS was his favorite band. He went on to jazz piano, world-music gigs, and long tenures with tribute bands including Heartless. He is known for rebuilding the signature sounds that make those songs feel authentic.

Gennaro Cannelora

Guitar & Vocals

A guitarist for hire since 1985, Gennaro spent eight years playing for dignitaries at New York’s Gracie Mansion and backed Linda Perry on her 1999 ~~Deep Throat~~ tour. He has played with Les Paul, fronts Gennaro’s Wax Trio, and still teaches, plays memory-care rooms, and works Bay Area cover gigs.

Curt Posthuma

Bass

Curt Posthuma started learning music in grammar school. Took up bass guitar in middle school, and played in several bands throughout the years. Joined the Skynnyn Lynnyrd band in 2005 and spent 20 years touring with them. After the group retired in 2026, focus has been on two main tribute projects, I Heart Zep and Fair Warning, both with new members, and veterans from the previous band. Curt has done multiple master classes through Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, sharing the stage with a number of professional musicians and bands.

Alan Rice

Drums

Raised in San Francisco, drummer Alan Rice began performing professionally in high school. He went on to study music at NYU, training with jazz legends Billy Hart and Lenny White, as well as members of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. In New York, he performed in jazz clubs, theater productions, recording sessions, and much more. Now back in the Bay Area, he performs with Gennaro's Wax Trio, Eldon Brown Band, and many others.

Jason Miller

Guitar

Jason Miller started on guitar at age 9, learning by ear through his teens by playing along with the blues, metal, punk, classic rock, and country songs he grew up listening to. In 2017 he joined Skynnyn Lynnyrd playing the parts of Allen Collins. These days he plays guitar with i Heart Zep and the country rock band Honky Tonk Heathens.