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We've had the wonderful experience of playing with many incredible musicians over the years. Although many of the guys are now involved with different bands and pursuits, we are still in contact with all of our friends and former bandmates. Here's what they're up to these days:
Our long time bass player Chris Bruce continues to work full time in the computer industry, and has now started his own business: idextrus.com. As always all the work that Chris does is top notch, this web site being one example. Chris now resides in Mississauga with his wife and kids, and still works on the weekends as a freelance bassist. He comes highly recommended - he knows a lot of songs! Email Chris at chris@idextrus.com.
Early in 2003 the band was very sad to say goodbye (for now at least) to our good friend and musician extraordinaire Piero Tucci who has relocated to England. Piero has been playing with the band since 1995, and those who were fortunate to see him perform will always remember his incredibly energetic, passionate and dramatic solos that always seemed to carry the band and audience to a higher level. Piero's musicianship was legendary, allowing him to replicate an entire horn section by playing his sax and keyboards simultaneously. It's telling that the band now plays with two horns on Sundays since Piero departed! Above all he was always a happy and positive presence to all around him, and although we all miss him we hope things go wonderful for him in Sheffield. You can say hi to Piero by emailing him at pierotucci@hotmail.com.
Drummer Chris Sutherland continues to be incredibly busy since relocating from Winnipeg, and is now the full time drummer for Canadian rock legend Kim Mitchell in addition to performing regularly in Toronto Theatre shows. At home his two kids keep him very busy.
Bassist Dino Verginella continues to keep very busy playing with a wide variety of bands, and is also keeping Piero's house warm for him while he's away. Dino can be reached at dinov@sprint.ca.
Dan Lockwood also continues to be a very busy and popular drummer. Since touring with Stomping Tom Connors, Dan now often performs with our good friends The Nomads, in addition to many others. Dan still resides in Hamilton with the world's greatest dog, Fred. Dan has ditched his computer, claiming the T.V. keeps him busy enough as it is.
Sax player Mark Armstong has recently become a proud citizen in the land of the free and the home of the brave. As a longtime racing fan he couldn't have picked a better city than Indianapolis to relocate. He can be reached by email at thesaxguy@comcast.net. Mark also has a great new website, which can be found at www.thesaxguy.com.
Guitarist Mike Eastman played briefly with Ronnie Hawkins since playing with Dave, and remains a busy guitar player in his hometown of Burlington. When not playing, Mike enjoys photography, web design and fixing his van. Mike can be reached at meastman@sympatico.ca.
Eclectic and talented saxman Chris Plock is the frontman of Uncle Shecky, and also leads his own jazz combo. He has also been performing with a multitude of other acts, including popular Canadian independent artist Ron Hawkins and Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards. You can email Chris at hoppyplock@sympatico.ca.
As he always has, Saxman Gene Hardy is playing with a thousand bands, including his fabulous organ trio Sparkjiver. When not performing, he is often busy explaining that is not George Clooney's brother. Gene can be found at genehardy@hotmail.com.
Bassist Peter Sanderson remains busy with a huge variety of acts. A master of an enormous repertoire, he knows every song every written except two! Contact him at thebear99@hotmail.com. |
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