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Member Since: 10/05/2008
Band Website: route49rock.com
Band Members:

Sylvia Hart - Vocals
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and most recently from the Binghamton area, Sylvia Hart was a vocalist with Bittersweet Thing. Her distinctive style has been influenced by Janis Joplin, Buddy Guy, Ray Charles and the bands of the British Invasion.
Mike Taylor - Guitar & Vocals
Mike started playing at the age of 16. His early influences were Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery and Terry Kath. He played in the Gene Taylor Orchestra for 15 years. They started out playing jazz standards, but changed with the musical tastes of the times. Mike has played everything from blues to disco to rock and roll. Primarily self-taught, Mike has been able to turn himself into an extremely polished and versatile guitar player.
Don Ferrara - Guitar & Vocals
Don Ferrara has been playing guitar for over 40 years.Don has played lead guitar for several groups over the years.He has played everything from Top 40 to Blues and has done studio work as well in Florida and N.Y.C.Don 's musical influences vary from artists like Larry Carlton to Eric Clapton.
Bill Mueller - Bass & Vocals
Bill started playing in bands in Syracuse 35 years ago. Originally a guitar player, Bill began playing bass 10 years ago when he joined his church's praise band that already had a guitar player (Route 49 guitar player Mike Taylor) but needed a bass player. Bill has studied bass with Ralph Ortiz (Prime Time Funk) and has played bass for several local bands including NativSun and Union 6. In his spare time, Bill plays in the pit for local musical productions and does studio work for local artists. His musical influences include Leland Sklar, Paul McCartney, Nathan East, and James Jamerson.
Wally David - Drums
Wally has been playing the drums since the age of eight, doing the whole school band thing until he got a drum set at the age of 13. After that it was good-bye orchestra, hello rock and roll! A Philly native, Wally studied with renowned drum teacher Ken Schwartz for over 10 years. Wally is a more recent conversion to the blues and southern rock, having grown up listening to a wide variety of artists, including Led Zeppelin, YES, Genesis, Rush, King Crimson, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and U2. His drumming influences include John Bonham, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins and Neil Peart. He has played with various bands and artists in Philadelphia, including multi-instrumentalist Howard Whitman.
Influences: Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy
Sounds Like: Kick A$$ Blues and Southern Rock!
Record Label: Unsigned