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Plays: 1115
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Formed: 1963
iSound Site: www.isound.com/tony_sokol
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Rob DeGeorge - guitar
Rob DeGeorge began playing guitar in March 1972. He joined his first performing band in 1979 and since then, has been involved with such well-received outfits as Whatch, Electric Mud, One Hand Clapping, Old Man Zeke and His Travelin' Frea |
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Rob DeGeorge - guitar
Rob DeGeorge began playing guitar in March 1972. He joined his first performing band in 1979 and since then, has been involved with such well-received outfits as Whatch, Electric Mud, One Hand Clapping, Old Man Zeke and His Travelin' Freakshow, and Son of Sam and His Electric Spaceman Band. Primarily a rock guitarist, Rob also plays blues, folk, bluegrass, and atonal space music. He has performed music in every conceivable venue ranging from the garage to Max Yasgur's farm and Manhattan nightclubs such as The Knitting Factory, CBGB's, The Greatest Bar on Earth, The Mercury Lounge, Spiral, The Pyramid Club, The Lion's Den, and The Elbow Room (to name a few). He is also a songwriter and occasional vocalist and, in addition to lead guitar, plays some bass, sitar, and banjo as well.
Joseph Bohmer - keyboards
Joe Bohmer started playing piano early on the family upright baby grand. In the years following he proceeded to beat the crap out of the piano until he was able to get formal lessons at the age of 10. After learning some ragtime, boogie, blues and jazz and such, he acquired a Farfisa organ and jammed with friends in his garage (and yes,we had a couple quarts of beer ). From that point on he was involved in various bands , Split Image, The Depressions, Transbluesion, and Stir Fried, being the more noteworthy. He has performed at a wide range of places, from the Delacorte Theater in Central Park NYC, to the Tinker St. Cafe in Woodstock, NY. Now using synthesizer, organ, electric piano, as well as piano, he also writes original music, sings, and is an illustrator / artist.
Richard Haviland - drums and percussion
Started playing drums at age 11. Rich immediately began to study at the Oceanside School of Music. While studying drum set he played in several local bands, and was fortunate enough to do weekly sessions at a local club. His thirst for knowledge led him to study Jazz with John Saldo a student of Charles Perry, and Jazz- Fusion with Jeff Indyke. After some woodshedding and a lot of live playing experience he relocated to Washington State and joined Bladens Uncle. Recording and performing around the States led him back to New York. Studying with Tommy Campbell, Bobby Sanabria and Kim Plainfield introduced him to Latin, Cuban, and Afro-Cuban music. He fell in love with music from around the world and began to study Tabla with Misha Masuud. Delusion Dog an experimental group performing around New York allowed him to mix Tabla, Conga, and Drum Set in their style of Funk- Fusion. He has performed and recorded with many artists in New York including Dollhouse, The Passengers, Joy Ryder, and Shove It where he met his soul mate, then lead vocalist Dolores Monthalvo (chxleg). He continues to perform and do sessions around New York and continues to study the art of Drumming.
Cathy G -
Cathy G. song writer, vocalist, front woman. Has been in various rock bands since the age of 10. Emerging from the guts of New York City, writing and performing Rock N Roll, Funky Punk Blues, Performs originals along with covers while building a cult following. The strength of Cathy G’s persona -- alternately an embrace of little-girl-lost innocence and riot girl feminism from soft ballads to pop hits to in your face rock and roll. Has been seen on PA TV 1 as co host and Band member, has performed over 300 shows, College appearances, touring and recording under her belt.
Tony Sokol - bass, guitar, piano, voice
Tony Sokol played guitar, bass or sang in Queer Jesus, The Others,Busted Chops, Head First and 4Q. He has written songs and incidental music for five films and over twenty stage productions and has appeared on the Joan Rivers (TV) Show, Strange Universe, WNEW-FM, WBAI-FM, WABC-AM, WFUV-FM, WFMU-FM, BBC-Television and Radio, Britain's "The Girlie Show," bars and nightclubs throughout the tri- state area and over a dozen Manhattan Public Access TV Shows. He also wrote the stageshow Vampyr Theatre, the radio play "The Excommunication of God," two short films and over a dozen plays.
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