Breakwater.rocks presents BREAKWATER

Jonny Flaks Lead Vocals, Keyboards & Guitar 

Mike Bisceglia Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals

Felix Guiffra - Drums & Percussion

Tony Roffi - Bass & Vocals

   ** AVAILABLE AS A DUO, TRIO OR 4 PIECE COMBO  **

Are you looking for music for your venue or an upcoming event? 

Contact Captain Jonny Flaks at --- 917-972-6507

Contact Jon for details - 917-972-6507  or email jonathan@jfcoach.com 

   <><><><> Upcoming events <><><><> 

October - on land (no gigs at the moment)

Nov. 2024 - TBD

Dec. 6 - First Friday at Bedford Playhouse, Bedford, NY  

Grab a bite and a beverage, see the band and then a movie!  

633 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY  - https://bedfordplayhouse.org/


Dec. 13 - O.G. SOCIAL (Old Greenwich Social Club - open to the public) 

148 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT - 9:30 PM -  12:30 AM - but you can make dinner reservations online - great food! https://ogsocialclub.com/


For updates, check out our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/503462813991203/

OR

jonathan@jfcoach.com = E-mail me and I'll send email event updates and maybe buy you a coctail. How smooth is that?  

Jonathan "Jonny" Flaks  - keyboards, guitar, lead vocals harmonica:  Jonny was born into a musical family in New Rochelle, NY and spent his toddler years napping under the piano while his mother played classical music. During  his middle-school years of classical training, Jon took his Bar Mitzvah money and bought his first electric piano, a Rhodes, and started playing in rock bands.  After graduating from Cornell University with a major in Electrical Engineering and a minor in music production,  Jonny hit the recording studios in New York where learned to control the high tech gear that is nearly all obsolete now. He churned out a catalog of original songs for Tamrak Music Publishing. His two-year-long "15 minutes" of fame was as organist for the New York Rangers at MSG. Jonny performed for fifteen years with classic rockers CC and Company, two years with Not (Grateful) Dead Yet and ten years with the "dance-horn-daze" tribute act, Kick Start Charlie. This year he became single and available, but please do not throw undergarments at the stage.  He's still working hard on a lack of humility.


Mike Bisceglia -  Electric & acoustic guitars, vocals:  Jonny's cousin, Lisa's husband, Mike is best knows for being the long standing leader of Band of Brothers, and delivering benefit performances year-over-year in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness.  Mike and Jonny co-formed Acoustic Clambake as a duo (sometimes trio) that then merged with Mike's high school buddy's listed below to form BreakwaterMike's physical likeness to Eric Clapton is coincidental to his being inspired by the seminal rocker.  Mike's influences also include Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, The Allman Brothers, Carlos Santana, David Gilmour, the Eagles and Grand Funk, to name a few.  

Felix Guiffra- Drums & Percussion: Felix started playing drums at a young age under the instruction of his father.  He continued to develop his skills through his education in the Greenwich Public School’s music program.  He then went on to pursue a minor in music at the University of Rhode Island. Felix has performed  a wide variety of music in and outside of school.  He also spent a few years pursuing a career as a Soldier/Musician in the US Army Band/Music program.  Felix is still a full time active duty Soldier and Recruiter in the CT Army National Guard and continues to play drums/percussion as often as he can.  

Tony Roffi - Bass and Vocals: Born in the Bronx, NY, Tony became enamored with music at a young age.  His two older Sisters played their Beatles records loudly which became the soundtrack of Tony’s early life.   At the age of 9, Tony got his first guitar and a Beatles Chord Book.   Within a few months, Tony taught himself basic chords and strummed along to his favorite songs.   In high school, Tony met fellow musicians and put together his first rock and roll band.   Tony’s 15 minutes of fame came when his group, SYNEMA, signed a management deal with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Lloyd Price.   With Lloyd’s guidance, SYNEMA was in negotiations to join ABKCO records.  But as goes the music industry, the deal with ABKCO never did materialize.  SYNEMA regrouped as LEOPOLD and recorded a self-titled album which can be streamed on Spotify.    Tony still performs today in his Beatles Tribute band, OB-LA-DI.   Tony has a Son, Marc and a Daughter, Rebecca who are the apples of his eye.   Tony lives in Tarrytown, NY with his fiancée’ Katie who both share a love of good music and great food.

    BAND MEMBERS OF BREAKWATER HAVE ALSO INCLUDED:

Chris Mannel - Drums & Percussion: Chris started playing drums after switching from cello in the 6th grade.  He has played with many bands through the years, all over the New York Metro area including Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Recently Chris co-formed and toured with a rock-a-billy power trio called Fat City Rockers.  At the turn of the millennium, Chris built a hybrid audio and video recording studio with a mix of vintage and up to date features. This has become Breakwater’s home field advantage. Chris names Phil Collins, Carl Palmer from ELP, the late greats - Niel Peart from Rush, Keith Moon from The Who and John Bonham from Led Zeppelin  as influences. 

Jimmy MaguireBassAfter a year of twangin around on a Balalaika as a kid, Jimmy started playing bass at 11 years old.  In college, Jimmy joined forces with fellow Breakwater member, Erik Zen to form Net Wt.  They continued far beyond college performing in Westchester, NYC and Albany. Later, Jimmy was invited by producer and lifelong friend, Joe Gauci, to record on M Renee Suaste’s debut album.  In addition to jamming in private with The Schlubs, and now being a founding member of Breakwater, Jimmy plays with Hot Pizza, another rock cover band.  Jimmy pays a classic 1977 Rickenbacker 4003, made popular by virtuoso bassists including Geddy Lee of Rush and the late Chris Squire of Yes.  


Erik Zen - Rhythm Guitar and Vocals: Erik has a lifelong love of music inspired by his grandfather’s skill on piano and guitar. At 12 he began music lessons for piano, guitar and vocals and joined several local bands as a teenager. He eventually went on to form and lead an original songwriting band, Net Wt., popular in the New York Capitol District and Westchester County. After 10 years with the band, Erik took a pause from music to raise a family. He’s back on the scene with Breakwater as rhythm guitarist and vocalist. Erik is also an active member of the Stamford Musicians’ Group and performs with the girl-pop band Snap Crackle Pop in the Fairfield CT area.