Jess Haya is a 26 year old singer songwriter from South Jersey. She’s been writing songs for over a decade and singing since before she can remember. She released her first album, “All My Love and Lack Thereof” in 2023, and since then has been performing across the tri-state area with her voice, piano, and guitar; and her band “Violet Arcade”. She loves to use her voice and energy to bring people together while sharing stories of heartache, resiliency, and self love with the world to help others through this wayward journey we call life.
Kevin Tran is the bassist and one of the driving forces behind Violet Arcade. A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, performer, and creative, he brings high-energy stage presence and a love for connecting with the crowd to every show. Outside of the band, Kevin is also a professional videographer and content creator. Whether he’s holding down the low end, jumping on vocals, or helping bring the band’s creative vision to life, Kevin is all about making every Violet Arcade performance feel like a party.
Ronaldo de la Cruz is a Dominican lead guitarist with over 12 years of experience performing on major stages. Now based in New Jersey, he is known for his versatility, energy, creativity, and passion for guitar, exploring genres such as rock, pop-punk, emo, pop, soul, blues, and reggae.
His style combines technical skill, creative expression, and emotion, always aiming to connect with the audience and bring a unique identity to every project. He is currently the lead guitarist for Violet Arcade, continuing to build his career in New Jersey through live performances, collaborations, and original projects.
James is a New Jersey-based guitarist with a love for emo, pop-punk, alternative rock, and many other styles of music. His playing focuses on complimenting the band, connecting with the audience, and feeling a deep passion playing the tunes he grew up listening to.
Ron “Rononset” Walker Jr. is the drummer for Violet Arcade, bringing his own energy, feel, and personality to every performance. With a love for different styles of music, Ron enjoys creating grooves that complement the band while keeping the music exciting and authentic. For him, drumming is all about connecting with the music, the band, and the audience. Ron is proudly endorsed by Collision Drumsticks.