Artist History The Sneaks played in clubs and venues around Milwaukee, WI from 1982 to 1986. Although no longer together, MP3.com allows the band and the music to live on!

Group Members Bryce Hass-Guitar, vocals; Mike Konieczka-bass guitar; Mike Young-drums, vocals.

Instruments Guitar, bass, and drums

Press Reviews From the Milwaukee Journal (circa 1984): Their calling card reads "The Sneaks - Rock N' Roll" The description is right on the money. In a recent stint at the New Main St. Saloon, the young, energetic group put on an impressive show that touched the many boundaries of rock. Before forming The Sneaks, all four members - Mike Kavanaugh, Mike Young, Mike Koniezcka and Bryce Hass - toiled locally in several no-name bands. Now, after a year and a half together, they are performing almost every weekend and beginning to establish a solid reputation. Most often they play at The Landing, 1100 E. Kane Pl., where sometimes as many as 10 musicians will sit in with them. Says Hass, the lead singer, "Often we don't even know their names, but if they want to play we welcome them. It's no wonder area musicians want to join in. During the four hour set at the New Main St. Saloon, 2943 S. 13th St., the Sneaks did well with almost everything they tried, combining cover versions of hard rock and blues rock staples with vibrant original material that could have commercial potencial. The band is strictly guitar-oriented: it consists of bass, rhythm and lead guitars, and drums. Hass was outstanding on Santana's "Black Magic Woman," and when all three guitarists fused for the long and difficult instrumental section, the result was extraordinarily satisfying. The group also sparkled with another Santana number, the jazz-blues instrumental "Europa." The Sneaks spiced their act with sophisticated chatter that belied their ages - early 20s. Two original tunes written by Hass, "Fool's Game and "Misdirected Love," were catchy and drew a good response from the crowd. "Game" has one of those infectious melodies that lingers in your mind. The mark of any good band is the ability to play others' hits without simply impersonating the artist. The Sneaks retained their identity throughout the evening, even when tackling material by Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Thorogood and Dire Straits.

Location Milwaukee, WI - USA

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