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There’s really no way to describe what Amy does, other than American roots. Just like back in the '60s, when Bob Dylan, Mahalia Jackson and Muddy Waters would play on the same bill. It's all music that comes from the soul. The way Amy’s pipes manage to get that soul across has earned her comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin. Amy was raised in New Rochelle, NY and has been performing since childhood. She joined her first band at 17, and was on the club scene before she finished college. Upon witnessing Amy's recent debut with Third Stone, Mitch Cohen gushed over Amy saying “Amy has a passionate, utterly unpretentious approach to music. Her vocals seethe, whoop and roar with enough sensual bluster to break the seal on whiskey bottles and tear the leaves from trees."
Dave has been playing the drums for virtually his whole life, and comes to Third Stone as a veteran of such other local bands as Dark Star, Blackberry Jam, Side Valve, Radiation, and Eye to Eye. Dave has played everything from Rock, and Blues to Funk and Fusion. He's even been known to play a march in a local parade. His soulful singing style sets him apart from most other blues vocalists, you can hear the passion in every word...and he brings it like a sledgehammer.
If you had to sum up Eugene's playing in a word, it would be versatile. A student of many different guitarists, it's common to hear a little Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Duane Allman, with a little Jerry Garcia thrown in for good measure, on any given night. Eugene is also a veteran of several local bands including Magic, Side Valve, Radiation, Eye to Eye, among others. He's been playing with Dave Bergamini, off and on, for about the last 26 years. Careful with that axe, Eugene!!
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The internet is a wonderful thing. Sometimes people you meet on it are complete kindred spirits from minute one, others are axe murderers trolling for their next victim. When we met Armand through an internet search site for local musicians, we knew immediately he was the latter... or is it the former...I always get them confused. He has been with us since October of 2007 laying down some of the tastiest grooves imaginable. Every sturdy house has to have a rock solid foundation (and Armand knows this better than anyone since he's an architect when he's not jamming on his bass!!), and thats exactly what he brings to the mix. He'll be the guy on the left cranking it out the low end like he invented it!
Vic also comes to Third Stone from the world of session work. Vic has been doing sessions, weddings, and is also a veteran of several different local bands. When seeing Vic play, you would swear that the sax is a part of him. He'll be the guy standing next to Armand blowing your head clean off.
Carrie Silverstein - Saxophone
Carrie is a meticulous player, somewhat of a perfectionist really, paying attention to the most minute detail, and building arrangements that are killer. As a result, the TS horns have never sounded better. If you don't leave one of our gigs saying "wow" after hearing her and Vic as they intertwine their horn parts all night, then you were either not paying attention, or need to have someone check your pulse.
Mark is a virtuoso, but more impotantly, he's a friend with whom we've played for years. Its an honor to share the stage with someone of his caliber, as a musician AND as a person. Check out Mark's web page to see what he's up to when he's not pushing the Stone to new heights with his incendiary playing.
We first met Paul during the recording of the "Roll on Through" album, where he left his indelible mark with some seering keyboard work. Paul sits in from time to time. If you're lucky enough to catch the band with Paul, you're in for a treat. Paul works with many different area musicians, and offers private piano lessons. Check out his web site for details.
Bob is an old friend and bandmate from such vaunted units as Dark Star, Blackberry Jam, Radiation, Eye to Eye, and the Tony Cannone All Stars. We love Bob, he's as funny as he is funky. Bob helped us transition from Bruce to Armand, and continues to sit in from time to time.
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