Artist description Americana Band...A truly diverse group of musicians drawing from rock, blues, folk, jazz, bluegrass, gypsy & country influences. Road Apple Big Band prides themselves on the diversity that each member brings to their sound.

Music Style True Americana

Musical Influences Dylan, Skynard, Hank Williams (Senior & Junior)

Similar Artists In our CD reviews, we have been compared to Ronnie Van Zandt, Lowell George, Neil Young and Bob Dylan in the vocal styles...that's damn good company.

Artist History Founded in 1994, Road Apple Big Band has played many of the finest festivals & clubs in the NW Pennsylvania and SW New York. We have released two full length CDs (1996 & 1998).

Group Members Dan Magee-vocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin; Frank Bercik-vocals, guitar, mandolin; Kathy Kosko-violin,accordion,backing vocals; Matt Baughman-percussion, harmonica; Sam Reese-acoustic/electric basses; other members that help make us a big band include Geo Stabile- drums; Jim Froman- guitar; Jack Cermak- guitar; Dave Callaghan- sax; Jim Lechefsky- drums/producer

Instruments Real instruments with strings and drum heads!

Albums Livin' In A Different World, 100% Natural Ingredients

Press Reviews Received 4 of 4 stars for "100% Natural Ingredients"(1998); Received 3 1/2 of 4 stars for "Livin' In A Different World"(1996) - both reviewed in Erie Times, Erie, PA

Location Erie, PA - USA

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