The Band

The band, Elwood, the band!

RICHARD BARBER

Guitars & Vocals

I am and have always been a music lover. Making music I love is even better.

I am a multi-instrumentalist but my favorite and most accomplished instrument is the guitar. I have been playing guitar, writing songs and playing in bands ever since I was 16. I have been playing guitar a long time. Performed at so many venues and festivals that I won't bore you.

I have always gravitated towards progressive rock but have not limited myself to that genre. I like it all. I have a tendency to bring a heavy element to the songs we play.

I have also done more than my fair share of lead vocals over the years.

Gear wise I play through Blackstar amps.
My main guitar is a Charvel Pro mod strat.
I will also use PRS, Epiphone, Dean Zelinsky and many others. Music comes out through whatever tool you use.

ERIC HUBBELL

Drums & Percussion

All we know is he’s not the Stig, but he is the Stig’s drumming cousin.

CHRIS VASSAUX

Keyboards & Vocals

My musical “career” started with piano lessons from second grade. Prior to that, music consisted of singing along to records, in school and at home. I’ve always been a fan of rock music, especially as I got older. I was active in marching and concert bands, moving from trumpet, to french horn, to trombone (my best brass instrument).

I got my first “keyboard” my freshman year of high school, which I was using for Jazz Band, where I met, and started a rock band with Richard. After high school, I attended Ohio State as an Audio Recording major. I learned to sing in an actual ensemble (for the first time) there.

I grew up a fan of bands like Rush, Genesis, Marillion, and Supertramp. I like complex arrangements, and intricate playing. I prefer music a little edgier, raw, but fun to play.

My current rig is a Roland Juno-DS 88, and a RolandA-800 Pro driving a series of virtual synths. I tend to prefer synths to sample playback system, although I will sample, occasionally.

CORY VASSAUX

Bass & Tech Support

Rumble rumble rumble, groooooowl, slap snap thump bump, fret buzz noises

That's bass for, "Have you tried turning it off an on again?"

Gear: Squier 40th Anniversary Jazz Bass, TC Electronic BG250-112 Amplifier, OLP Music Man Copy, Rotosound RS66LF Swing Bass strings

David Hydorn

Vocals

Originally a trumpet player, David started taking voice lessons in his senior year of high school. He received a Bachelors of Science in Economics and a Masters of Music at Roosevelt University's Music Conservatory in the College of Performing Arts.

David was selected to sing the National Anthem at Roosevelt University’s The Auditorium Theatre and received a curtain call by the University President. His leading roles have included Martin in Aaron Copland’s “The Tender Land” and Tamino in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute."