Sharp DreZZed Man
is:
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Vance Fontanella:
Drums, Vocals
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AKA "Vance
Romance",
began drumming professionally in the 70’s,
at the ripe old age of 9 in his bother’s high school band.
At the age of 13, Vance debuted his lead vocal ability while
performing in an all occasion band with his brother Dan, and
Big Mike from the Arizona Maid Band. In the 80’s, he toured
Canada and the Northeast with several top 40 funk bands, including
Stryder, Axis, and The Downbeats. In the 90’s, Vance and
Friends formed an Allman Bros. tribute band, called Midnight
Rider, who opened for national acts such as The Outlaws and 38
Special. It has been said that Vance has been in "more bands
than gonorrhea". Currently, Vance can be seen drumming and
singing with a number of different bands including Arizona
Maid Band and Sharp DreZZed Man.
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David Yarrison:
Guitar, Vocals
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AKA "The Reverend
Willy" has been a diehard fan of the Texas blues and boogie
since his parents introduced him to the genre at a young age.
At 17, Dave began working in clubs, playing mostly original material.
He has played as far north as Montreal and as far south as Miami.
A lifelong member of Arizona
Maid Band. Dave has been able to 'keep on rockin' for over
30 years
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Bryant Pope: Bassist
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AKA "Thumper",
was born in the heart of the Texas blues country. He has played
music in many states of consciousness including Australia. He
has been associated with such bands as Texas Circus, The Renovators,
Harmony Arbour, Johnny 6 Gun, Off The Cuff, Bear Mountain, guitarist
Lou Johnson, and The Arizona
Maid Band. "Thumper", unlike his good friend "The
Rev. Willy" apparently could not keep a steady gig. (LOL)
He prefers astral travel above all others because there are no
long lines thru security and you don't need a passport.
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The Band on making a living in Music--
with its unique and unusual occupational hazards:
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Although we do
support each other through the good times and bad times....(The
Band is like any other dysfunctional family)...we first and foremost
depend upon the love and energy of an appreciative live audience---the
thunderous applause of our amazing fans makes it all worthwhile---We
are grateful to play music---because we love music. Band life
isn't always easy, but it’s the only life we would ever
want and the life we are blessed to be living.
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