Mike Marino AKA- Mike Morance Guitar Master
Mike Marino is an accomplished creative musician, songwriter, and producer. He recently completed a new album titled "The SaHorror Desert" (Mostly instrumental music) with Eddie Enzyme, co-producer and drummer, formerly of the bands Active Ingredients and the Undead.
Some of Mike's previous works consist of a recording contract with Caroline Records, New York. Mike and Eerie Von, ex-bassist for Danzig and Samhain, created and produced the album "Uneasy Listening" (instrumental) which received great reviews and attached attention of musician Rob Zombie who listened to album throughout his tour.
Among other accomplishments were Mike's song "Cinerarium Waltz" on the "Black Bible" compilation album (Cleopatra Records, California).
Dr. Chud's X Ward CD "Diagnosis for Death" features Mike and Tommy Price (drummer for Billy Idol and Joan Jett) on the track called "Spiderbaby."
Last but not least, under the name of Mike Maytag, Mike along with original Misfits guitarist Franche Coma wrote and played songs for the band Active Ingredients.
At the present time, Mike's music is being considered for a horror movie deal and he is also in the studio working on new projects.
RUSS GURNEY
Guitarist, Singer, Arranger and Leader.
Russ Gurney is the only original proponent of Blues on Tap but the band continues with the help of Drummer extraordinaire Bill Gailbraith(esquire), Russ is a current master student of the legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli (Johnny Carson's Chair Guitarist).
Previously Russ studied with Joe Cinderella (CBS Orchestra Guitarist).
In addition to teaching guitar at the School of Rock East in "South Hackensack NJ, Bergen County".
Russ frequently performs with "Blues on Tap: throughout the NY - NJ Tri-State Area.
Recently Russ is featured on the latest Silk City Records compilation Urban Legends performing his rendition of Horance Silvers Sister Sadie.
Ed Lttman Guitarist/Director/Producer
Ed has been revered as an eclectic guitar player by many professionals in the industry. He has a unique playing style drawing influences from the Blues, Jazz, Pop and Classical music. His talents have landed him gigs and recording opportunities with people like Tommy Campbell, Fuze and Mark Egan(bass player with Pat Metheny). Ed has also turned out two great albums and is currently working on his third.
Franky the Bass Player Bass/Vocal/Mentor
Francis Hernandez graduated Berklee College of Music in Boston and has been playing bass, singing and arranging professionally since he was 15 years old. He has gigged with some of NYC area's top players. In addition to being a great musician he is a great guy!
Steve Jenkins Bass Guru Dude
Steve Jenkins has been involved with music since the age of three. One day he found a way to climb up to the piano in his parents' house and thus a relationship between the young Jenkins and the making of musical sounds began. After studying piano, trumpet, and dabbling on guitar for a while, Steve soon found his instrument (or perhaps it found him) when he discovered the electric bass at age 13. His logic for wanting to play bass was simple; he just couldn't decide between the drums or guitar. This partially explains where his eclectic, versatile approach to the instrument comes from.
After spending the bulk of his high school years practicing intensely and trying to soak up as much music as possible (as well as getting a few great bass lessons from David Dyson), Steve attended the Berklee College of Music on scholarship and played and studied with many musicians who would also have a profound effect on his overall approach to music.
In September 2004, Steve Jenkins released his first solo album--the critically acclaimed "mad science". It features David "Fuze" Fiuczynski, Adam Deitch, Jeff Bhasker, Sam Kininger, Charles Haynes and others. It is self-produced by Steve and world-class trumpeter/producer Dan Brantigan.
Some of the musicians that he has worked with include: David Fiuczynski, Vernon Reid, Screaming Headless Torsos, Dean Bowman, Sam Kininger, Adam Deitch, K'Alyn, MC Kabir, Steve Hunt, Eric Krasno(Soulive), Hiromi (telarc jazz recording artist), Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter, John Blackwell (drummer for Prince), Sean Rickman, Federico Gonzalez Pena, and many others.
Bobby Messano The Man with the GUITAR
Bobby Messano is a First Round Grammy Nominated guitarist,writer,singer producer who has had a 30 year career in the Music Industry. He has played on over 40 Major label and Indie Records and had 3 Solo Deals.(All with Major Distribution). His guitar playing has been heard on everything from the MTV Basement Tapes to Benny Mardones' smash hit "Into The Night" He has played on records by Clarence Clemmons, Joe Lynn Turner and STARZ and live with Steve Winwood , Lou Gramm, Robin Beck and more. His songs have been featured on CBS's The District, ABC’s One Life To Live,VH1, MTV, CMT, Showtime and HBO. He has opened for many acts including Buddy Guy, Anson Funderburgh, The Allman Brothers, Foreigner and Bob Dylan. Bobby lives just outside of NYC and commutes to Nashville where he has played with Country artists Jimmy Wayne, Rodney Atkins, Steve Holy, Alecia Elliot and Anthony Michael James. When he is not doing shows on his own, or teaching at The Paul Green School Of Rock, he plays guitar on the road with STARZ and Nicole Hart & The NRG Band.
PRS: ASCAP