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The band is:
Vanda Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vanda is an Administrative Assistant
by day and learned to sing gospel as a child. This (unbelievably!) is her first band. Her thunderous vocals are truly amazing.
Doug Smoot – Guitar
Doug works in sales in the steel industry by day and beside the guitar is an accomplished
dulcimer player and instructor. He is active in arranging some of our music.
Tony Carter – Guitar
An
advertising executive by trade Tony has a love for the blues and an impressive collection of guitars. You’ll recognize
the influence of the old time blues masters in Tony’s sounds.
Craig Dunn – Bass, Vocals
An engineer,
Craig always strives for perfection! He brings a positive "can do" attitude and hard work to the group. A rocker
by nature, he adds some great bass licks!
Ernie Ertel - Flute, Alto Sax, Harps, Backing Vocals
Ernie, who
is an Operations Manager during the day, has been playing the flute for over 40 years and has played with many local groups
including Petroc & Pals and the late Lou Ciriano to name a few.
Ken Ertel – Valve Trombone, Keys, Backing
Vocals
A Manager in the Steel Industry, Ken’s love for music is clear. He studied under Univ. of Akron’s
Tucker Jolly in college and adds some keys work and arranging when needed too.
Mark Montgomery - Trumpet
An
engineer by trade, Mark engineers the high end of our horn line! Having played for many years with area bands his energy and
enthusiasm is contagious - oh and his trumpet playing is darn good too!
Stan Witowski - Percussion/Drums
The
newest member Stan brings a huge amount of energy to the band! Experienced in rock to country to polka bands, and a lefty,
Stan's sticks are flying all around when he's behind the set and he's fun to watch!
Dave Lewis - Percussion/Drums
An entrepeneur and owner of a plastics firm, Dave keeps the beat for the Swizzle Sticks. Always smiling, Dave has been
drumming since childhood and is the jokester in the band.
Special thanks for the help to Kevin Edwards (Tenor
Sax), Andy Platz (Trumpet), Harry Wittbrod (Sax & Harps), Keith McFarren (Drums), Robert "T" Thompson (Vocals),
Terry Bland (Guitar), George Lamphier (Bari Sax), and Josh Carter (Bass)
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