Sharp Drezzed Man Band Bios

Vance Fontanella: Drums, Vocals

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.

David Yarrison: Guitar, Vocals

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

Bryant Pope: Bassist

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 through security and you don't need a passport.

The Band on making a living in Music

with its unique and unusual occupational hazards:

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.