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Marc Montagnino: Bryan Woolley: Arny Bailey: Ron Smevik: David Shore: Drums, Vocals Ld ARNY BAILEY: ARNY cut his vocal chops on everything from early country to Led Zeppelin. His seemingly limitless vocal range and multi-instrumentalist abilities have allowed him to play when and where he'd like. While continuing to front About Face and The Rockafellers (and sitting in with whoever needs a BORROWED TIME: hired gun), ARNY used his vocal and guitar skills with The Grand Delusion (Styx Tribute) and The Music of Styx Highway Run (Journey Tribute) over the last 3.5 years. ARNY and KEVIN TRAU (Keyboards) decided to form a new Styx act – Borrowed Time: The Music of Styx, hand-picking the rest of the line up. Borrowed Time is a Seattle Band performing ARNY really nails the vocal sound of Styx’s Tommy Shaw and has earned the nickname “The Shaw of the greatest hits of the band STYX. Tommy” by his local fan base. They are a rocking and melodic band that BRYAN WOOLLEY: faithfully recreates the magic of Styx classics BRYAN has been a fixture in Seattle bands for most of his life and has for the past 12 years been the like "Come Sail Away", "Renegade", "Fooling lead singer and front man of the popular Casino/Corporate/Club/Festival band "The Machine". Yourself", "Lady", "Grand Illusion", "Miss Taking the vocal part of Dennis DeYoung was a natural for BRYAN as his 4-octave range and America" and so many more great songs. operatic vocal style capture the essence of DeYoung's signature voice that has been heard on such great Styx classics as "Lady", "Come Sail Away", and "Babe". Along with vocalist ARNY BAILEY, BRYAN Listen to the sound samples below (these fronts Borrowed Time: The Music of Styx and between he and ARNY, they keep things fun for the from a live show) and judge for yourself. If band and audience while hitting dead-on performance of Styx's main vocalists. you're a Styx fan, we think you'll like what you hear. KEVIN TRAU: KEVIN has been playing piano since the age of 10 and tuned into Styx from the moment “Lady”, The band's live shows are filled with great “Suite Madame Blue” and “Come Sail Away” pulled him from classical piano lessons. Recently a renditions of familiar Styx songs and are also member of The Grand Delusion/Highway Run (Styx/Journey Tributes), KEVIN brings the keyboard infused with the enthusiasm and humor of accuracy required to do such intricate songs as “Fooling Yourself”, “Too Much Time On My Hands”, the band's personalities. Quite simply, “Babe”, etc. which, among other songs, make Styx music one of the most enjoyable bands to listen Borrowed Time: The Music of Styx WILL and dance to for an enjoyable night of refreshing live music. entertain you. MICHAEL HARDS: Email the Band directly at: MICHAEL is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist that has been playing the Seattle circuit for many [email protected] years. He spent 14 years with the Top 40 band Chain Reaction and is currently in the band Idol Eyez playing and arranging. He studied music at Cornish College of the Arts and Edmonds Community College, keeping his focus on music theory and electronic music production. Styx has always been Phone: one of his favorite bands, loving the progressive rock feel and the great songwriting. His channeling 425-503-0421 of “JY’s” growling guitar and vocal is a perfect fit for this already strong line up. REEK HAVOK: REEK HAVOK is an electro/acoustic drummer and percussionist. REEK has years of experience as a performer and programmer and has worked for the likes of Robert Palmer, Spencer Davis, YES, Motley Crue, The Pointer Sisters, and many other acts for which he was awarded 4 platinum records for his services. Since living in the Pacific Northwest, REEK has performed with members of YES, Visit Borrowed Time’s Website to hear audio clips and see video of the band from live shows: www.BorrowedTimeRocks.Net Marc Montagnino: Bryan Woolley: Arny Bailey: Ron Smevik: David Shore: Drums, Vocals Ld. Vocals, Guitars, Ld. Vocals, Bass Ld. Guitars, Vocals Keyboards, Vocals Keyboards, Mandolin WINGSNTHINGS: BRYAN WOOLLEY: Lead Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Piano, Mandolin The Music of Paul McCartney BRYAN has been a fixture in Seattle bands for most of his life and has for the past 12 years been the lead singer and front man of the popular Casino/Corporate/Club/Festival band "The Machine". Always a Beatle/McCartney nut, he jumped at the chance to play in WingsNThings when Marc Montagnino “Hey Jude”, “Let it Be”, “Band on the Run”, approached him about the concept. Along with Co-lead vocalist ARNY BAILEY, BRYAN fronts “Jet”... what to do these songs have in WingsNThings: The Music of Paul McCartney and between he and ARNY, they keep things fun for the common? They’re all timeless and all written band and audience. BRYAN also plays bass, and shares vocal responsibilities with ARNY BAILEY in Borrowed Time: The Music of Styx. by one guy- Paul McCartney! ARNY BAILEY: Lead Vocals, Bass, Ukulele WingsNThings Is a Seattle band playing ARNY cut his vocal chops on everything from early country to Led Zeppelin. His seemingly limitless the Music of Paul McCartney. vocal range and multi-instrumentalist abilities have allowed him to play when and where he'd like. From Beatles classics, to Wings and While continuing to front About Face and The Rockafellers (and sitting in with whoever needs a hired gun), ARNY used his vocal and guitar skills with The Grand Delusion (Styx Tribute) and Highway Run Solo hits, WingsNThings covers it all. (Journey Tribute) over the last 3.5 years. After those two bands folded, ARNY created another Styx project (Borrowed Time: The Music of Styx), and is currently that band’s guitarist and co-lead vocalist A 5-member band of Seattle music veterans with BRYAN WOOLLEY. from such great Seattle club bands as The Machine, About Face, The Rockafellers, MARC MONTAGNINO: Drums, Vocals MARC has been involved in the Seattle music scene for over 20 years, contributing his drumming and The Penguins, and Max Axle have vocal talents towards a multitude of local bands and music projects, including Beyond the Fringe, Max joined forces to perform this great music. Axle and Tony La Stella's Wise Guys. His ability to play a wide variety of drumming styles as well as his eclectic combination of powerful precision, vocal abilities and stage presence has earned MARC a WingsNThings is faithful to the original successful place in the local music industry as one of Puget Sound's most versatile and talented recordings of these great songs but also drummers. MARC brings his own unique talents and his excitement for Paul McCartney's music to WingsNThings. MARC and BRYAN had always wanted to play together but had a difficult time getting adds a lot of punch and excellent harmonies their schedules to coincide. Together, they conceived the WingsNThings project and proceeded to to their live arrangments. recruit each member to make sure that it was the best live band it could be. Email the Band directly at: RON SMEVIK: Lead Guitar, Vocals RON performed for 10 years in the duo known as Sam’n Ella, before forming the gourmet classic rock [email protected] band The Rockafellers in 2003. The Rockafellers specialized in performing “The Wall” by Pink Floyd and performed at many outdoor concerts in the Seattle area. A “Wings” fan for life, RON revels in bringing the guitar stylings of Jimmy McCulloch to a new generation of fans. Phone: 425-923-7886 DAVID SHORE: Keyboards,Vocals Welcome our newest member! DAVID is a multi-keyboardist, sequencing artist, and vocalist. Born & raised in Seattle, DAVID's expertise includes national and international entertainment as well as many local bands in the Pacific Northwest. Groups like Tour de’ Force, Bush Patrol, Hip City, Chris Ward and Plan B, and The Penquins round out his creative resume'. DAVID's ability to reproduce the keyboard parts and orchestration found in McCartney's vast song catalog is nothing short of amazing. Visit WingsNThings Website to hear audio clips and see video of the band from live shows: www.WingsNThings.Net.
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