Artist description THE BOOGIE MONSTERS STORY Long regarded as one of Western Pennsylvania's best bluesguitarists, Gregg Krupa has now returned to the stage with anall-star band. Sharing the stage with noted area musicians Brett P., Jack Rhyner,and Glenn Ianaro, Gregg calls this new band "Gregg Krupa and the Boogie Monsters". It's hard-driving blues in the Pittsburgh tradition - with that specialsparkle that has made Gregg Krupa a favorite of crowds all over thestate for several years. Band members Brett P. (rhythm guitar, lead guitar, vocals), JackRhyner (bass), and Glenn Ianaro (percussion) all come to theMonsters from noted Alternative Rock band "Razberry Wheat" andbring their own unique talents to the group. With decades of experience in music, you'd be hard-pressed to finda tighter or harder-working group of professionals anywhere in theindustry.

Music Style Blues Rock

Musical Influences Clapton, Vaughan, King, Guy

Similar Artists Stevie Ray Vaughan

Group Members Gregg Krupa Gregg has been singing and playing the blues for 17 years. He has played Ladbroke's, the Arden Blues Festival, and for numerous years at the Pittsburgh Blues Festival in support of local food banks. Gregg is no stranger to radio airplay. Aside from attaining regular rotation on several regional stations, he's also done live broadcasts on both the WYEP Blues Show and the WDVE Coffee House. Gregg has also been the opening act for such national and international acts as John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Sonny Landreth, and Chris Duarte. A student of all music, Gregg has been inspired by such performers as Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, and Michael Nesmith as well as the traditional blues legends you'd expect. With the release of his CD "Premium Brewed", he achieved tri-state acclaim. He followed that up with the live CD "All Broked Up". Gregg recently released his third CD, the all acoustic "Walkin' Into Warrendale". The December,2000 release of the Boogie Monster's first CD Hi-Waiian State of Mind has already broken sales records and is receiving radio airplay and juke box hits all over the area. While some have compared him to Stevie Ray Vaughan and others say he reminds them of Eric Clapton, Gregg's true talents shine when he's playing an original compostion and he can draw on his full talent to entertain and sometimes even amaze his audiences. Gregg Krupa plays guitars from Fender and Alvarez. His amplification is from Peavey. . Glenn Ianaro Glenn is undoubtedly one of the greatest drummers in the tri-state area today. He has played or recorded with many top groups and for years was the driving force behind Dark Horse. Brett "P" Brett P has been seen on local stages for over twenty years. Having played: blues, rock, country, oldies, and alternative, he brings to bear a wide variety of musical influences His tight and funky chording ties together Gregg's blistering lead work with the powerhouse rhythm section to fill out that Monster sound. Brett plays guitars from Fender and Guild. His amplification is from Peavey. Jack Rhyner Jack started his musical career playing accordian when he was only 7 years old, switching to the bass in high school. When he heard the Jeff Beck Group with Ronnie Wood sitting in on bass, he was hooked on the bottom end. Jack has played many styles of music (rock, blues, reggae, punk, funk, polkas, oldies, etc.) He's performed with such bands as Burns Henderson, Roosters Band of Angels, and Saints and Sinners. Jack Rhyner's instruments are from Steinberger and Fender. His amplification is from Gallien-Krueger.

Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - USA

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