Fred Clayton - Bass/VocalsFred CLAYTON is a bassist, singer and composer. Born in Alabama USA, Fred plays the upright & electric bass and sings with a powerful and warm voice. Accompanied by his instrument, he grooves to the point that it makes the ice melt. Fred brings you with pure delight through the roots of the Blues, smashing into Funk music, then mixes in the Soul and adds a little touch of Hip Hop. "Not just blues" express's perfectly the style of Fred Clayton. A blues contemporary, he is original and very dynamic. Fred has rocked through many of the most reputable venues in Paris, Europe as well as regular trips to the States. His first album "KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE" recorded in 1998 is, to quote Archie SHEPP : "a must for any serious blues fan... this group is Hot!" Followed in Sept. 2001 by the album "CHANGING UP THE PACE ! Not just blues" These CD's give an accurate insight into the musical world of Fred CLAYTON and it turns out, he's not just a bluesman.
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Stephen Michael Restaino - Guitar/VocalsStephen Michael RESTAINO is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and recording engineer from Long Island, New York. He has been a professional musician for 20 years and has played in front of 3 to 3,000 people over the years. In the corners of the worst dive bars, and on large auditorium stages, he's a pro. He is known for being a progressive bass player, and Frank Zappa freak, but started out on guitar and continues to strive for his "happy zone" during all performances. Steve plays; Guitar, Bass, Piano/Keys, Harmonica, Drums, Lap-steel, Uke & Mandolin. He has shared the stage with too many bands to count and has become a go-to guy for session and pick-up gigs. He has rocked from Maine to Florida and on some of New York's finest stages, including the famous CBGBs, Westbury in the round, & the small stage at Jones Beach Theatre. Adding to that list recently, is The Cape Cod Melody Tent, and main stages at fairgrounds in MA, NH, & NY. On top of recording & producing many bands and artists in his studio he has written and co-written over 170 songs, and released 5 albums and countless demos. As of 2017 Steve plays guitar with "CKR", & "Gonzo Morelli". He is also the go-to soundman and fill-in bass player for The James Montgomery Band. He also does numerous pick-up gigs on Bass, Drums, & Guitar. |
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Christian McCarthyBerkley Grad. All around great musician and multi-instrumentalist. Bio to come...
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Carolina Restaino - Lead Vocals
Carolina has been singing longer than she's been talking.
She started humming tunes in the bassinet, and hasn't stopped.
She sang first soprano in H.S. Choir and Theater, performed in many bands in the New York area, and recorded with Richie Cannata of Billy Joel fame. Most recently she has performed with The James Montgomery band.
She has played her original music throughout New York and
New England and was the driving vocal force behind the
Atlantic Records label interest of the band "Rum Junction"
in which she and her then boyfriend, now husband Steve fronted.
Carolina dabbles in piano, acoustic guitar, ukulele, and anything
else she can get her hands on, but uses them merely as tools to
write melodies to her intelligent, thought provoking lyrics.
She writes with her husband, as well as Judianne Antonucci, and Sam Simcoe.
In 1996 Carolina was fronting the band "Think Out Loud" in which she and friend/ bass player Tommy Ambrosio were the shining stars, as writers and performers.
Steve stole her from the band, then stole her heart. They have been performing together ever since.
"Great Singer" -Stuart Epps (record producer/ ELTON JOHN ,
LED ZEPPELIN , GEORGE HARRISON , BILL WYMAN , ROBBIE WILLIAMS,
JIMMY PAGE , PAUL ROGERS , JEFF BECK , OASIS, etc)
Carolina has been singing longer than she's been talking.
She started humming tunes in the bassinet, and hasn't stopped.
She sang first soprano in H.S. Choir and Theater, performed in many bands in the New York area, and recorded with Richie Cannata of Billy Joel fame. Most recently she has performed with The James Montgomery band.
She has played her original music throughout New York and
New England and was the driving vocal force behind the
Atlantic Records label interest of the band "Rum Junction"
in which she and her then boyfriend, now husband Steve fronted.
Carolina dabbles in piano, acoustic guitar, ukulele, and anything
else she can get her hands on, but uses them merely as tools to
write melodies to her intelligent, thought provoking lyrics.
She writes with her husband, as well as Judianne Antonucci, and Sam Simcoe.
In 1996 Carolina was fronting the band "Think Out Loud" in which she and friend/ bass player Tommy Ambrosio were the shining stars, as writers and performers.
Steve stole her from the band, then stole her heart. They have been performing together ever since.
"Great Singer" -Stuart Epps (record producer/ ELTON JOHN ,
LED ZEPPELIN , GEORGE HARRISON , BILL WYMAN , ROBBIE WILLIAMS,
JIMMY PAGE , PAUL ROGERS , JEFF BECK , OASIS, etc)
Project Players and Guests
AMY HART- Lead Vocals
My music is absolutely, without a doubt the biggest part of my life. I can express myself through my music more than I can with words. Sometimes, I even wish my life was a musical. I would be walking the down the street and all of a sudden, EVERYONE breaks out in song and starts to dance! How insane would that be? Lol. I don't know who I would be without music. It just..speaks to me. Anyway, I'm a singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist. My biggest and most important dream is being able to connect with others through my music. I want them to be able to connect to my lyrics and my music in some way. I want people to know my songs and have millions of fans..to travel all over the world, to be up on stage every single night. I may be a big dreamer but I'm gonna get there one way or another.
My music is absolutely, without a doubt the biggest part of my life. I can express myself through my music more than I can with words. Sometimes, I even wish my life was a musical. I would be walking the down the street and all of a sudden, EVERYONE breaks out in song and starts to dance! How insane would that be? Lol. I don't know who I would be without music. It just..speaks to me. Anyway, I'm a singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist. My biggest and most important dream is being able to connect with others through my music. I want them to be able to connect to my lyrics and my music in some way. I want people to know my songs and have millions of fans..to travel all over the world, to be up on stage every single night. I may be a big dreamer but I'm gonna get there one way or another.
Alex "B.Z." MacLellan - Guitar/ Vocals
BZ is not just any blues player. He's a blues aficionado.
His chord voicing, melody, and gut-bucket riffs are what makes BZ a step above most blues guitar players.
He has shared the stage with just about everyone around, and knows what it means to be part of a team.
BZ is not just any blues player. He's a blues aficionado.
His chord voicing, melody, and gut-bucket riffs are what makes BZ a step above most blues guitar players.
He has shared the stage with just about everyone around, and knows what it means to be part of a team.
Talented musicians who have joined us;
Charles Langford (s)
Johnny C (g)
Allen Oliver (h)
John Wolf (t)
Peter Mann (k)
Greg Baker (Village People) (d)
Rob Megna (d)
La Tez (v)
Paul Arslanian (p)
John Menezez (k)
Jimi Hennigan (v)
and many others.
Charles Langford (s)
Johnny C (g)
Allen Oliver (h)
John Wolf (t)
Peter Mann (k)
Greg Baker (Village People) (d)
Rob Megna (d)
La Tez (v)
Paul Arslanian (p)
John Menezez (k)
Jimi Hennigan (v)
and many others.
