The Boots
The Boots is made up of exceptional musicians who come from different backgrounds but share a mutual passion and love for music. Our band works together day and night preparing for performances in order to make sure whichever client we work with is happy and completely satisfied with our live performance. Check out the faces that make up our band and contact us to learn more.
Ashmin is a vocalist/pianist who has called Central Florida home for 27 years. She began her music career at 12 years old and relocated to Los Angeles for 8 years where she developed her skills as a recording/performing artist in genres such as R&B, Jazz, Pop, Soul, etc.
Alongside her 10-year-long career teaching music, Ashmin has studied with world-renowned instructors throughout Los Angeles and Orlando for most of her life with voice technicians such as Dave Stroud, Kimberly Kanitz, Melanie Galiardo, Rachel Riggs, and Angelica Thompson.
Ashmin has the better part of 300 performances under her belt, including performances with Stevie Wonder, Bishop Briggs, Judith Hill, and pianist Troy Laureta to name a few. She continues to perform around Central Florida as the frontwoman of local bands The Boots and The Gem Example.
Connor Tutins is an Orlando based guitarist with 15 years of live performance experience and 5 years of teaching experience. Connor has performed a wide variety of genres with many different artists The Pablo Aragona Quinteto, The Greenjays ,Osaka Falls and the Boots. In 2023 Connor released several records with Pablo Aragona, Zach Muth and others. Connor has studied with renowned guitarists including Bill Harkleroad and John Stowell. Tutins earned his degree in Sound Production from Valencia College in 2020 and has produced several records.
Dimitri Nikitopoulos is a Central Florida–based drummer and multi-instrumentalist, with experience across funk, rock, reggae, disco, hip-hop, reggaeton, jazz, and blues. While drums are his primary focus, his experience on piano, bass, and guitar informs his sense of groove, texture, and musical interaction.
He began playing music at a young age and has spent over a decade performing, recording, and creating in the Central Florida scene. Dimitri is a music instructor and continues to work on private projects and original music from his home studio. Under the artist name Keen Truce, he writes, performs, produces, and sound-designs his work from start to finish. Whether onstage or in the studio, he focuses on connection and making something that feels honest.
"Uncle Ted" has been a part of several local bands in Orlando, including Jacked Up The Rogue Ovals, Bob Green and the Whiskey Conspiracy, and currently, The Boots. He contributed guitar and bass to "Back to Neverland" album by the Whiskey Conspiracy. Ted's musical tastes are diverse, ranging from Classic Rock to Funk and Grunge. With over 50 years of guitar experience and 10 years on bass, he draws inspiration from renowned bassists like Flea and Paul McCartney.
Mitchell Samuelson is an Orlando-born pianist and keyboardist with over a decade of live performance experience. He began playing piano professionally in 2012 and earned his degree in piano performance from Rollins College. Mitchell's work spans a wide range of musical settings, with a strong focus on musical theatre, where he has performed extensively with the Renaissance Theatre in Orlando.
From 2019 to 2022, Mitchell lived and worked in Tampa before returning to Orlando, continuing to build a versatile performance career across Central Florida. Outside of the stage, Mitchell serves as a Worship Director, shaping music with intention and care.