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The Curbfeelers, a Blues and Soul Band based in Arlington, Va
have been playing
Chicago Blues and Great Soul Music in the area clubs for the past several years.
The band was formed in 1997 with some talented local musicians. Laying down the "Groove"
is the strong Rhythm Section of Sally Swan (Bass & Vocals) and Jeff Miles, (Drums).
Working that "groove" and filling out the band is none other than: Vince Amodeo (Alto Sax), Mike Larsen, (Trumpet & Flugle Horn), Peter Runk (Keyboards &
Vocals), Charles Dharapak (Tenor, Alto Sax), David Harris (Blues Harp & Vocals) and Pete Connell (Guitar & Vocals)
Check out The Curbfeelers latest CD Curb Appeal ! Bookings are handled by Pete Connell. Call (703) 486-8012 or email
thecurbfeelers@aol.com for a demo cd and to book the band.
Pete Connell, Guitar, Vocals
With over 30 years of playing blues and soul music,
Pete is an intricate part of the rhythm section. He's a
former member of the "3rd Street Hipsters", "Herbie and the Wild Elephants" and
"Dave and the Ditch Diggers".
Charlie Dharapak, Baritone, Alto Sax
Originally from New York City, Charlie has been
playing sax for over 25 years where throughout high school and college he gigged with anyone
who'd take him; R & B, funk, pop, jazz bands. Mostly an alto and soprano guy, he now enjoys honkin'
his tenor and bari with the Curbfeelers horns.
David Harris, Harpist, Percussionist,
"Sometimes Crooner"
Dave has played harp for over 30 years. His inspiration is Debby.
He loves the Blues and R&B.
Amy McCabe, Trumpet
Jeff Miles, Drums
Jeff has been playing the drums for over 40 years.
He's a former member of Sons of Grease (Santa Barbara,CA), The Bernie Milton Band
(Ithaca, NY), and The Soul Purpose (Westport, CT).
Peter Runk, Keyboards, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
Peter has been noodling on the piano for 25 years,
along with clarinet and guitar experience, he's played in church, piano bars, restaurants and
performed on stage and
in the pit for musicals in wind ensemble, orchestra, choir, marching band and jazz ensemble.
He likes the blues best and is happy to be with the Curbfeelers on both keyboards, rhythm guitar
and backup vocals.
Sally Swan, Bass, Vocals
Sally played
double bass in orchestra and sang in choir in both high school and college.
She majored in music before earning her engineering degree.
She started playing the electric bass and singin' the blues
in 1997 when she joined the Curbfeelers.
Vince Amodeo, Alto Sax
Vince picked up his first saxophone in 1974. Played in several high
school bands and even took some lessons at Eastman School of Music while studying engineering
at the University of Rochester. "Discovered" the blues in 1993, when he joined a blues
and rock band named Quango. That evolved into Blue Cat Seven, a blues and swing band.
Hooked up with The Curbfeelers in early 2004 and feels right at home with the blues
and soul horn-tinged sound of the band.
Chris Hannon, Guitar, Vocals, Drums
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With over 20 years of experience of playing blues,
rock, and jazz music,
Chris laid the foundation of the rhythm section. Chris toured southern
Indiana on the animal club circuit for five years, before relocating to
Northern Virginia. He's a former member of the "The Same", "Double E and the
Puky Blues Band" and "Mainstreet". Chris left us on October 9, 2004 to play in that
Great Rock Band in the Sky. Gone, but not forgotten.
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