Meet The Band
Gary, Andy and Pat first met in high school and have been performing virtually all of their lives. In and out of various projects together over the decades, they're reunited again. These great friends, great musicians and great personalities have melded their professional experience to create a very fun and eclectic show. Their exceptional talent combined with their wide ranging musical skills enable them to insure an entertaining and varied show for any audience!
Gary Jacklin
Guitar / Synth / Vocals
Guitar / Synth / Vocals
Starting at the age of six on the violin and picking up guitar several years later, Gary has been performing almost his entire life which has fashioned his virtuosity on both instruments. Gary’s eclectic guitar style is melded from his jazz, funk, classic, and country rock experiences making him one of the most versatile guitarists around. Although not featured in this band, Gary has been referred to as one of the finest rock fiddlers in the country.
Gary has opened for such artists as Charlie Daniels, Conway Twitty, Tracy Lawrence, America, Bachman Turner Overdrive, and The Marshall Tucker Band just to name a few. His passion for performance and the skills he brings to his craft is an experience not to be missed!!!
Pat Culligan
Drums / Percussion
Drums / Percussion
Pat has been a musician playing a wide variety of music for his entire life. After touring for 5 years in the early 80’s backing up bands such as Survivor, Huey Lewis and the News, Rare Earth, The Look, and the Greg Kihn Band Pat took a “day job” but never stopped playing and recording…..continuing to fuel his passion for music. Pat has always taken that passion for all things creative and channeled it back towards what he has always loved…playing music!
Pat’s ability to be a hard hitting and authoritative drummer or a melodic subtle percussionist as needed keeps the energy high and engaging…keeping audiences moving to, listening to, and enjoying what ever style of music the band is groovin’ on.
Andy Marchese
Bass
Bass
Andy comes from a very famous musical family. A very talented player and musical scholar, Andy started his career as a youth in grammar school. always seeing an opportunity, Andy saw no one else played bass, and music class would relieve him from geography class. A career is born. Andy also played trumpet from first grade through high school. His wide variety of talent would lead to playing in bands till this day. Andy has traveled the country and even played for Shirley Bassy at the renowned Poplar Creek theatre which is a testament to Andy’s skill as a player. His major influences are Jaco Pastorious, Verdine White from Earth Wind and Fire and the musical theatre genre. Primarily using a Fender Precision Bass with a distinctive clean sound, Andy can be seen throughout the area as a prized bass player extraordinaire.