the Omega project

Music:

Member Since: 3/25/2006
Band Website: theomegaproject.com
Band Members: The Members of Omega include:

Phoomin
/Guitar
/Lead Vocal
/Keyboards
/Songwriter
/Producer

Phoomin writes, performs and produces original music. In addition to performing with Omega, he has recorded for After Hour and Strictly Hype Records, collaborated and performed for SportsChannel Cable TV for the Bulls and White Sox games. He also has performed in the house band at Excaliber Club and played in various local rock bands. Phoomin is a versatile player able to perform and compose in many styles including Rock, Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, New Age. Among his influences he cites The Beatles, Elton John, Michael Schenker, Joe Satriani, Baden Powell, etc...

Dr. Sweat
/Lead Vocal
/Drums
/Percussion
/Vocal-Percussion

Dr. Sweat brings a 30-year package of experiences. The credit list includes Ramsey Lewis, Lou Rawls, The Captain & Tennille, and in the Summer of 2000, a tour of Australia with SINE...The Band and Metropolis Youth Symphony - led by accomplished Classical Performer, Conductor, Producer and Arranger, Robert Ian Winstin for the Olympic Torch Relay.
Dr. Sweat's mentors include Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Lenny White, and Tony Williams, to name a choice few. Like these music legends, there have been many occasions where he would sit-in with a band, and it would sound as if they've been rehearsing for years. Jazz/Rock-Fusion is his first love, but good music comes in many forms, and he doesnt shy away from any of them.

topbop!™
/Bass Guitar
/Double Bass
/Guitar
/Songwriter
/Producer
/Vocal

topbop!™ has played guitar in several local bands in the Chicago area, including a stint with the traveling band backing soul legend Otis Clay.
His perspectives have continued to expand, encompassing a keen interest in all genres and forms of music from classical to country, bluegrass to bebop and everything in between. A natural extension of his guitar playing was the addition of bass guitar. As a bassist, topbop!, along with Dr. Sweat, in the Summer of 2000, toured Australia with SINE...The Band and The Metropolis Youth Symphony for the Olympic Torch Relay. Today his devotion is living in truth.
He cites as influences many of his favorite artists including Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, Marcus Miller, Ron Carter, Carlos Santana and Jaco Pastorius to name a few.

Additional Members

In addition to the three core members listed above the Omega project has a keyboard chair.

This spot is currently held by John Paruolo, founding member of the internationally famous Jack Mack and the Heart Attack band .

In our original lineup, and featured on several of our recorded performances, we were fortunate to have the late and seriously great Scot Wulbert. May you rest in peace, Scot. We have also recorded with Mike Maneechote featured on the Fender Rhodes on the live recording, "Bond Theme".
Influences: The Beatles, Elton John, Michael Schenker, Joe Satriani, Baden Powell, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, Marcus Miller, Ron Carter, Carlos Santana, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Lenny White, and Tony Williams
Sounds Like: Alain Caron, the Rolling Stones, Fourplay, Al Dimeola, Jeff Beck, Spyro Gyra...etc...

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topbop! Records™

Record Label: topbop! Records
Type of Label: Indie