Frank Vigliotti is the primary song writer, singer and guitar player in the band. He plays both lead and rhythm.
Frank wrote all the tunes on the first cd and many new tunes are part of the
bands play list. Frank enjoys the sound of several guitars and
even has names for a few of his sweetest axes.
He
enjoys cannoli, the NBA and a flute of fine champagne. A true native of the Bay Area but now
you may find him in the "burbs" of Brentwood.
Mark Clarke, plays bass and has been known for stealing other people's million
dollar ideas, and squandering them. Not known for his loyalty- "have bass,
will travel", is his motto. A native of Oakland, California, he thinks he
is filled with funk, but others think his is filled with something else. He has
been playing music for money since 1966. Yes, this is a long time. Once the
youngest member of any band he plays with, now he qualifies for AARP membership
and is the oldest member of any band he plays with. Not the best just the
oldest. Formerly under the federal witness protection program, Mr. Clarke
was kicked out when the government realized they already had the almost valuable
information he provided.
Rich Sylvester plays the keyboards, and he is the member of the band with perfect
pitch... well, great relative pitch anyway. Rich is the guy that can pick out those notes that are hard to
find. He is a professional layment specialist, and can be counted on as
our supplier to our Remy fix. The only officially recognized grandfather
in the band. He finishes second in the "hey, I kept most of my biological hair"
contest. Rich may add more equipment to his wide selection but being
the responsible adult he has become feels compelled to make mortgage payments
and keep his family warm and dry instead.
Rick DeHoyos plays saxophones, reeds and glock. His wife and family have actually hosted band rehearsals in the living room of their home. Well maybe withstood or put up with band rehearsals is more accurate. First of all this happens on a Sunday. Once the band shows up, they leave. It is not as though the band members are cheap or rude, but band guys generally eat all food and drink all beers and they don't re-supply their hosts pantry. It is just the way it is. And Rick's wife has put up with them on more than ten occasions. When they show up, Rick will make something special like carnitas and salsa fresca, chile verde, y cervezas frias. He earns real money teaching music and other subjects, he cooks, and owns his own home... sorry girls, he's married.
Michael Lencioni, Frank's dago friend plays
drums and sings, so he is in the band, cuz Frank is a dago too. Mike's
tunes are in the band's set list. Because drummers are not really
considered to be real musicians he continues trying to shake the image as the
only non-musician in the band. During the day he is a professional hangman.
His favorite color is blue, his favorite food is the Italian
sausage-onion-pepper sandwich, favorite beverage is cold, his cigarettes
mentholated, and his most successful accomplishment is knowing to hit the snare
on beats 2 and 4.
