The Peach Project
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Allman Brothers Tribute Band. Inspired by the influences and original musical genius of Duane, Gregg, Dickey, Butch, Jaimoe, Warren and Derek.
Band Members:
Ray Longchamp
Ray has been playing, teaching and recording in the Tri-State area for thirty years. He has recorded with such diversy artists as jazz great John Pizzarelli and the 60’s icon Tommy James (Shondells). He Currently tours intermittently with the classic 60’s hit makers by Jay and the Americans. The Allman Brothers were among his earlist and greatest guitar influencers.
Glenn MacDarmott
Glenn’s vocal style bears an uncanny resemblance to Gregg Allman, which is not surprising as the ABB were a large influence. Glenn is a multi-instrumentalist, equally comfortable on the organ, piano, bass, guitar or drums. He has been performing in the tom area bands for years and his Southern Rock and Blues roots run deep. Glenn has opened for such artists as Gregg Allman, Roy Buchanon and the Marshall Tucker Band.
Tom Hammer
Tom’s keyboard and productions skills are in high demand. He has worked and written for artists such as Cindy Lauper, toured with The Family Stand, and done extensive music composition and production for ESPN. The ABB classic Brothers and Sisters, which prominently featured Chuck Leavell, was a significant early influence and inspiration.
Cardon Raquet
Cardon is the newest member of the Peach Project. He was heavily influenced by the ABB while honing his guitar playing skills. Cardon’s soulful, bluesy vocals and guitar styles are a natural fit for an already talented Peach Project lineup. Cardon as appeared at Mountain Jam, The Brooklyn Bowl and has opened for the Funky Meters, as well as sharing the stage with such notables as Robert Randolph and George Porter.
Frank Colonnato
Drummer Frank comes from a deep jazz background. He studied early on with some major jazz lunimaries and later wrote instructional books that are still used worldwide. His early heroes were (are) Steve Gadd and Tony Williams. Bringing his style to the improvisational jazz-rock-blues mix that comprises the music of the ABB has been a rewarding creative journey. He is currently the proprietor of the Long Island Drum Company in Nyack, NY.
Scott Hogan
Scott has been a working musician for 20+ years. Scott attended NYU as a jazz performance major and studied bass under Mike Richmond. Scott also studied with John Patitucci at the Bass Collective, who recommended him to Mercury Records for touring with the pop group Hanson. Scott backed them up on several tours which included 5 performances on Late Night with David Letterman and the 1988 Grammy Awards. Scott has also recently toured extensively with the Bernie Worrell Orchestra.
Categories: Classic Rock, Jam Band, The Allman Brothers, Tribute Band