{"id":203,"date":"2018-06-09T15:09:31","date_gmt":"2018-06-09T19:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/highergroundbandny.com\/?page_id=203"},"modified":"2018-06-22T11:33:27","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T15:33:27","slug":"band-bio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/index.php\/band-bio\/","title":{"rendered":"The Band"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_162\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-162\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-162 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/John2-Gradient05-300x298.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/John2-Gradient05-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/John2-Gradient05-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/John2-Gradient05.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Johnny &#8211; Lead Vocals<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Johnny, Lead Vocals and Harmonica, has been playing and singing in the Western New York area for over 35 years. His powerful tenor voice and impressive melodic range give him the ability to perform classic cover tunes from a wide assortment of artists. John&#8217;s infectious energy and friendly interaction with the audience always gets them on the dance floor and never disappoints!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_161\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-161\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-161 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guitar1-Gradient05-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guitar1-Gradient05-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guitar1-Gradient05-90x68.jpg 90w, https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guitar1-Gradient05.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steve &#8211; Lead Guitar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Steve, Lead\/Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, has performed in many bands for more than 3 decades. Steve has mastered the guitar, playing musical styles as Swing, Rock, Motown, Blues and Funk to mention a few. Steve&#8217;s rhythm and lead guitar solos are second to none bringing great excitement and a high level of energy to the rhythm section.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_159\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-159\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-159 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Bass1-Gradient05-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Bass1-Gradient05-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Bass1-Gradient05.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave B &#8211; Bass<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dave B., Bass and Sound Technician, adds the perfect amount of punch and precision in his wide range of playing styles. From Rock and Roll to Funk and everything in between he kicks it out. Dave also has over 30 years experience in sound engineering to give Higher Ground Band the perfect balance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_160\" style=\"width: 253px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-160 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dave-Piano1-Gradient05-243x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dave-Piano1-Gradient05-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dave-Piano1-Gradient05.jpg 486w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave K &#8211; Keyboards<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dave K.,Keyboards and Background Vocals, adds all the rich sounds needed for a great variety of musical styles and exciting arrangements. Intricate keyboard sounds such as horns and violin effects gives Higher Ground Band our signature sound.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_196\" style=\"width: 278px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-196 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Mike2-Gradient05-268x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Mike2-Gradient05-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/staging.highergroundbandny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Mike2-Gradient05.jpg 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mike &#8211; Drums<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Michael, Drums\/Vocals and Arranging. A graduate from Berklee College of Music (1978), Mike has developed a multi versed style in Big Band, Jazz, Funk, Latin, and Rock and Roll. The driving force of his drumming provides Higher Ground Band with the tightness and punch needed for an exciting performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johnny, Lead Vocals and Harmonica, has been playing and singing in the Western New York area for over 35 years. His powerful tenor voice and impressive melodic range give him the ability to perform classic cover tunes from a wide assortment of artists. 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