Bob Helfant
Vocals/Guitar/Composer
Joey Hernandez
Bass Guitar
Michael Minervini
Percussion
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Bob Helfant
Vocals/Guitar/Composer
Bob has led original ensembles ranging from folk to country to rock. In addition to singing and playing guitar, Bob is a prolific songwriter who wrote and arranged much of the material performed by his bands. He toured extensively before becoming a fixture of the New Your City music scene, regularly performing at Trax, J.Ps., Brandy’s and The Other End. He has worked with an unusual mix of artists including Paul Shaffer, John Belushi, Elliot Randal, Donovan, Melanie, Peter Tork and others He played the LA scene with his band 1019, hitting all the showcase clubs and now resides in Shokan, NY where he played out as a solo singer-songwriter during the Covid years and has once again started working with an original band called Easy Money.
Joey Hernandez
Bass Guitar
Joe started his musical career singing in the Saugerties High School choir. He soon transitioned to the bass guitar, inspired by John Deacon and Geezer Butler. He has had the pleasure and privilege of studying under Chuck Rainey while living the weekend warrior musician life for most of the 21st century. He lives in Saugerties with his 2 kids, 3 cows and a fat cat.
Michael Minervini
Percussion
Mike grew up in Woodstock and started drumming at 5 years old, playing along with big bands on the phonograph. He played with many local bands including the B Boys who opened up for Leslie West. Played out with Sabrina and the Gems as well as recording two albums with them at Apple Head Recording Studio. Mike lives in the coolest house in Woodstock, built by him and his father, which includes a stage cut into a rock wall in the back.
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