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Lou
Ubriaco
Playing for over 35 years Lou started his career as a
professional musician at 19. Over the years Lou has garnered
expertise in all genres of music including classical,
jazz, rock, country, and fusion. Proficiency in techniques
such as flatpick, fingerstyle, tapping, harmonics and
legato has made him the most sought out instructor in
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Tom
Bitondo
Tom has studied Classical Organ and Harpsichord with D.
Dewitt Wasson, Jazz Piano with Sal Mosca, Jazz Saxophone
and Composition with Vinnie Riccitelli. Tom plays in various
Jazz fusion groups; a classical synthesizer ensemble that
plays at prestigious venues (including churches and universities).
He has performed in numerous venues throughout the United
States, enjoying them all! |
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Greg
Rapaport
Greg has been playing six and seven string guitar and
bass for over 20 years. Initially playing in local cover
and original bands Greg has performed in many local
and NYC venues. As an avid independent recording artist
Greg has released three critically acclaimed CDs, "Wyrd",
"Azrael
Block", and "Homunculus".
Clips
Off Of Most Recent CD - Homunculus
The
Brawler - 1:30
The
Sojourner - 1:30
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Revew
Excerpt:
So in this instrumental release Greg mixes -always
through a prism of pure rock energy- 7string riffs
with jazzy chords and a twist of funk, especially
in the bass playing. The end result is a wide variety
of sounds and styles, while each progression smoothly
succeeds the other in every song of this album,
leaving you with a "what did just happen??"
expression. And for
some that might question him as a guitarist, be
warned, for he will shred your ears with his lightning
fast playing and mastery of techniques.
-Reviewer:George Katsoris
Metal Perspective |
Review
Excerpt:
The ten songs are complex and technical but in any
case, Greg tries to do some musical demonstration.
It's more a matter of "musical feeling"
then anything else. Even if his guitar playing is
really good and complex I've never had the "boring"
felling that we can encounter with some "guitar
heroes". Between the rage of a Symphony X on
some songs (like "The Sojourner (Confined)")
and the technicality that you'll be able to find
with some bands like Dream Theater the music of
Greg Rapaport is original and never boring.
-Metal Storm |
Review
Excerpt:
At last, something I can soak my mind into. Greg
Rapaport, in his latest endeavor, Homunculus, blends
heavy metal, rock, blues, jazz, and his own unique
touch to create an instrumental montage that deserves
attention. Homunculus is a journey through all the
aspects of human personality, and tracks are named
according to each idea.
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Nick
Vara
Adept at many styles including funk, jazz, fusion, blues
and even country -western, Nick has performed with many
area bands including: "The Well Dressed Blues Band",
"Southland", "Stratus". "Kathy
Watkins and Wild Time" and "Ace of Hearts"
to name a few. Currently he is playing with the Greg
Rapaport Project and Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band,
Direct Drive. He has also done many studio sessions
with area musicians as well as teaching drum at "Backstage
Music" in Mahopac. |
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