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"...Meet The Band"
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Kevin Visnaskas - Guitar
"I began playing professionally in his late teens with various cover and original bands. Most notable of these was Eastwood Peak; the band released independent label singles that garnered favorable reviews in publications such as Melody maker and Trouser press. Prior to the Installers, Kevin continued playing and recording, including a stint with J. Geils' Bluestime. Kevin resides in southern New Hampshire where he teaches guitar and bass." |
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Jim Burns - Drums
"I've been playing drums since I was a kid. Playing with a lot of different bands in high school, I landed my first real gig with "Legal Tender" in 1982, playing the Boston circuit for many years. Soon after "Legal Tender" I collaborated with Barry, and Steve to form "The No Respect Blues Band". After great success with that project I decided to concentrate on my own business, and take a hiatus from music. In 1998- 1999 I jumped back in with original members of "No Respect" to form "The Installers" |
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Stephen Clarke -Lead Vocals, Harp
"I have been influenced by all types of music, throughout the years. It all started when I was younger by listening to my parent’s and older brothers and sisters Record albums,
Everything from big band to music from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s,
My first taste of playing in a band was with some friends a garage band as it is called. We had a blast that was in the 80’s. Then in 1988-1989 I joined the NO RESPECT BLUES BAND, Which included the current INSTALLERS band members Jim Burns And Barry Callahan, We played out quite a lot but with everybody trying to raise family’s and working , we had to call it quits. Then by 1999 I was itching to perform again so with a couple of calls and a meeting or two later we formed the INSTALLERS band, and enjoying every note." |
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Shawn Mc Cann-Piano, Organ
"I have been playing in bands ever since moving to the Nashoba Valley area in 1975. Shawn holds Bachelor of Music degrees in Piano Performance and in Music Theory/Composition from the University of Lowell. Highlights of my musical career include working as accompanist for the Nashoba Valley Chorale under conductor Johanna Hill Simpson, a concert with the Boston Lawyer's Orchestra at the Esplanade Hatch Shell, and of course, playing with the Installers and Jay Geils. I have been with the Installers since 2004. I also have a weekly Sunday morning gig as Music Director at First Parish Church in Groton, MA"
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Barry Callahan - Guitar
"Born in South Dakota and growing up in Pepperell Massachusetts, I was always around music in the home. My Father, Sister Diane and Brother Bill exposed me to music of many different styles and eras.
My interest in music crystallized at age14, sparked by a documentary spanning the history of rock and roll and struck in particular by the Rolling Stones performance of Jumpin’ Jack Flash he has been passionate about music ever since. I followed the trail back to the blues guys eventually and fell in love with that stuff too.
I have played with many bands over the years and have recently returned to the Installers after a three year hiatus." |
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John Bruner - Bass
"John has played electric and upright bass for many years, most recently doing an 18 year stint with the "Kieran McNally Band", and previously a decade-plus with "Eastwood Peak".
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