John Nolan
was the first American-born musician ever to win the
Senior All-Ireland Championship on the button accordion--
for both the two-row and three-row button boxes.
He has several recordings to his credit, most recently with the
New York band Morning Star.
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Paula Atherton
(Sax, Flute, Vocal, )
Paula has toured various parts of the world, including Japan,
Monte Carlo, Portugal, Canada, and the
Paula also had the honor of playing at the New York Ball
in Washington, D.C., for President Clinton’s Inauguration.
Nate Bloom
Guitar
Nate Bloom has scored and produced music for short films,
commercials for radio/TV and released a CD of instrumental music.At ASCAP
he worked with the biggest names in the business, including Burt Bacharach,
Garth Brooks, Hal David, Robert Flack, Art Garfunkel, David Gates, Hank
Jones, Lyle Lovett, Kenny Rankin, Lucy Simon and Dionne Warwick, among
others. Today he continues his association with the organization as a writer
and publisher member. He can be found appearing regularly as a freelance
guitarist in the NYC/Tri-State area in a wide variety of ensembles and
venues. Performances and collaborations include a diverse and internationally
recognized collection of recording artists such as: Ava Barbar, Alex Bugnon,
The Clickettes, Dick Dale, The Enchanters, Joe Feeney, The Harptones, Jimmy
Knepper, Rod Levitt, Harold Maybern, Lillian Moss, Mike Stern, The Solitaires,
Two Hearts, Dave Valentine, and The Willows, among others.
John Prestianni
Keyboards
John T. Prestianni has been a professional musician in
many capacities since 1991.
He has also been a fixture on the
Irish-American music scene in New York, playing with
the likes of Paddy Noonan, Red Hurley and Ian Gallagher.
Phillip Shimmel
(Main Man Drums/Vocals).
Played with (Dr. John) (Tanya Tucker)
(Joan Osborne) (Gary U.S.Bonds)
(Curtis Stigers) (Pinetop Perkins)
Phillip's Myspace Page
