Our Studio Musicians:
This list is currently being updated. I am in the process of completing short profiles of each musician and adding recording samples of their work.
Our small, but versatile group of studio musicians can get the job done for you. We are experienced, proficient, versatile, and professional. We are high quality players with high quality gear that can make your song sound great, whether your song is R&B, Funk, Pop, Rock, Country, or somewhere in between.
Bass
Douglas Adams
Bass player for last 17 years for highly acclaimed Bon Jovi tribute, Keep the Faith.
a lifetime playing with various bands on both sides of the border
Mark Fenton
over 30 years bass playing experience both live and in the studio (Bruce Hotchkies, Fairmont Plains, Jen Tigchelaar, National Slag, Now Here This and The Truth Hurts)
can play many styles (rock, funk, jazz, metal, country, blues etc....) and techniques (fingerstyle, pick, slap)
studied the Carol Kaye bass playing method for several years with Glenn Miller (formerly of Chilliwack)
Geoff Loucks
Almost 30 years playing bass with local classic rock band "Rocket 88."
Stage and studio experience with original music as part of country / roots rock project Tuesday Jam Band.
Gerry Schaefer
Studied music at McMaster University.
Played for various artists in Hamilton area, from Hunter Eves to Hemitone. Currently with the Vanishers and fronting the Tom Petty tribute Highway Companion.
Studio experience at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton.
Drums
Glen “Archie” Gamble
played live and in studio with with various recording acts, including Helix (Capitol/EMI records) for 9 years
Endorsements from Yamaha, Sabian, Remo; Drum clinician for Long and McQuade
Former music director for cruise ship band.
Dave Langerak
playing professionally for over 25 years, including shows at Westside Concert Theatre and main stage at It’s Your Festival
Recorded drums for CD that got played on CHCH-TV and Y108 with local recording act Now-Here-This.
Currently playing with classic rock band Fairmont Plains.
Mark MacPherson
toured South America, Europe and North America with thrash metal legends Exalted Piledriver
drummer for last 9 years for highly acclaimed Bon Jovi tribute, Keep the Faith.
Dario Rubini
Over 30 years’ experience in studio and live performances in the Hamilton and GTA.
Sound could be described as old school heavy metal, with a rocking blues feel. Solid groove, with technical undertones.
Influences include; Neil Peart (Rush), John Bonham (Led Zep), Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake/Ozzy)
Currently playing with No Excuses - A Tribute to Alice in Chains
Guitar
Glen Booth
Lifelong performer with original and tribute bands.
plays role of Scotty Moore in the Elvis Presley tribute Elvis Comeback to 68.
Guitarist for "The Casino Brothers" - a touring group of musicians who back up tributes to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, etc.
Sam Tamberelli
founder, guitarist and songwriter for Canadian recording project “Armageddon Roxx.”
“Tamberelli delivers an awesome guitar solo and...plays some great guitar throughout the album and has a great sound and tone to his guitar playing. “ - slezeroxx.com album review
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWryCfesSI0Ic8ItwIbKkQ/videos
Chris Tondreau
Honours degree in classical guitar - McMaster University
30 years playing in bands around Hamilton & Niagara, including being guitarist/singer and principal songwriter for local recording act Now-Here-This. Currently playing with the Bon Jovi tribute, Keep the Faith and No Excuses - A Tribute to Alice in Chains.
Owner/operator of Green Room Recording for past 14 years.
Keyboards
Peter Tong
coming soon
Saxophone
Simon Wheeldon
Graduate of Mohawk College and McMaster University Music programs
Been playing Jazz, Blues and R&B in Hamilton for 20+ years
Founder/Director of The Jazz Connection Big Band
Vocals - Female
Jamila B
Coming soon
writes and sings her own original R&B material
Lyndsey Budgell
professional vocalist for 15 years
live and recording experience with bands (Montebellos, Twisted Pretty) and sessions work for Game Day Records.
maintains a diverse vocal range and style from R&B to rock
Vocals - Male
Geoff Loucks
Almost 30 years as lead vocalist with local classic rock band "Rocket 88."
Stage and studio experience with original music as part of country / roots rock project Tuesday Jam Band.
Chris Newman
founder and lead singer for 17 years with highly acclaimed Bon Jovi tribute, Keep the Faith.