About Me
Even The Odd band has only been around only a short while, but is making huge waves in the area. With 5 veteran musicians at the helm and tons of gig time, you shouldnt expect any less. We are The Capital Area's Best Kept secret. Their song list is always growing and will please anyone. If you havent seen these guys yet, you should and see what all the buzz is about.Band Members Info:Chris Seymour (Lead Vocals/Keyboards/Guitar)
Chris is from Plattsburgh, where he played in the music industry semi-professionally since he was 13. Chris learned to play piano at a young age and took piano lessons for 6 years before switching to guitar. Piano just wasn't Rock n roll enough.He played in many bands from the Plattsburgh area in the late 70's and into the 80's. He was part of the house band at the Office Bar for a couple of years. Eventually life would bring him on the road in the mid 80's for several years in such bands like, NY Asylum, Section 8 and Rokken. Moving back to Plattsburgh and then moving to the Albany area in the mid 90's. He was playing with the band Dr. X before he moved South to Albany. Since that time he has played in such bands as DaVinci, Jukebox Heroes, Joe Mama Band and Meltdown. Now he shares duties between 2 bands, Meltdown and Even The Odd.Some of Chris's influences include Dennis DeYoung (Styx), Jonathan Caine and Greg Rollie, (Journey), David Bryan (Bon Jovi), VanHalen, & Reo Speedwagon.
Jim Glacy (Lead Guitar)
Jim began studying guitar at the age of 15 under local instructors. He studied Classical Music Theory at Adirondack Community College, and attended Berklee College of Music from 1983-84.Jim played in numerous Country and Rock bands throughout the 80s and 90s; one of the most notable being Haywire, which opened for national acts at 1995's Country Fest at Altamont's Fairgrounds. Haywire also won Northeast Country Music Associations Horizon award in 1995 and Entertainers of the year 1996. He has most recently played with Miss Guided and Pleasure To Burn.
Larry LaGasse (Bass/Vocals)
Larry comes to us from Saranac Lake NY, He began playing and singing when he was sixteen. He was a founding member of “Nitroâ€, a Saranac Lake-based, three-piece band known for its solid grooves and well-blended harmony.
In addition to playing bass and singing, Larry plays acoustic, electric guitar, and twelve-string guitar. He loves to hold the bottom down while contributing to the band’s three-part harmony. His influences include Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Yes, Queen, Crosby Stills and Nash, Led Zeppelin, and many more. He was also inspired by the New York area bands 805 and Double Axel.Larry returns to the music scene after a 25 year hiatus. He has been blessed by the support of many of his Saranac Lake Friends in the past year, through correspondence and attendance of the shows. Special thanks to Joel, Sue, Kathy, Annie, David, Rick, Joanne, Kelly and Greg. You guys rock.
Bill Minner (Keys/Horns/Guitar/Vocals)
Bill started on trumpet in 1964 at nine years old. He picked up the flute and guitar during his high school years, woodshedded the bass on long, cold Alaska nights at Eielson A.F.B. in the late 70's and early 80's, got a flugelhorn, and eventually started getting serious on the piano and synth in the 90's.Some of Bill's influences include Miles Davis, Chicago, Doc Severinson, Maynard Ferguson, The Brecker Brothers, Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Buster Hyman & The Penetrators, Chick Corea, Joe Walsh (I.L.B.T.).Visit Bill's Website!"The sun shines everyday."
Eric Elmore (Percussion)
Eric has been playing in bands since he was 14! Originally from the Plattsburgh New York area, Eric moved to the Queensbury area in February ’06. He has played a wide range of musical styles over the years in bands as far away as California, (Fourplay, Spectra). He’s also played in bands in Quebec Canada, (The Kidnappers), all over Vermont, (Jimmy T and the Cobras), and New York, (Tempest, Voyager, Doctor X, Branded, Railway). With over 35 years of experience, (31 years on stage), Eric loves performing live and keeping the joint jumpin’!Eric’s rock influences include The Beatles, Rush, Kansas, and Boston among others. He has also played country, country rock, the blues, jazz, and spent 11 years in a theatre group orchestra!Eric is also the new drummer to Meltdown, The other band that Chris plays in.And yes, Eric and Chris grew up together.
