the [placeholder] band
the [placeholder] band formed in 2017 from a number of Philly's best performing musicians. The group has taken off, and have performed a number shows and events to great reception throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. Highlighting an ability to perform as a rock outfit with full horn section, small pop group, jazz combo, and acoustic duo/trio, the [placeholder] band is one of Philly's top bands for any occasion. Book this group today!
meet the band.
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liz robbins - vocals
@liz hails from Atlanta, Georgia where she began singing and performing at a young age. She currently teaches voice, in a variety of genres and styles, privately and at the collegiate level. When she's not singing or teaching, you can find her practicing yoga, writing songs, drinking too much coffee, or all of the above.
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katie willey - vocals/keys/acoustic
@katie plays keys, sings vocals and handles social media for the [placeholder] band. She’s been an elementary school music teacher and gives private music lessons, and is currently pursuing a masters at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. Yes, she will pet your dog.
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george malpass - lead guitar
@george considers himself a "jack of all trades" who fits comfortably into any musical situation he finds himself in. He learned guitar on his own at the age of 12 and went on to study jazz guitar at Rutgers University. Before shredding with the [placeholder] band, George was a member of Central Park and the leader of his own jazz quartet.
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aaron hench - bass/backup vocals
@aaron has been playing bass for 13 years, but don't limit his musical talents to just bass - he also plays the ukelele, guitar, piano, drums, ocarina, accordion, and has a killer singing voice! Catch him teaching high school music classes and leading the school's chorus and rock band. On his days off you'll find him playing video games, running around with his dog Asher and fiance Megan, or workin' on his fitness in Jiu Jitsu classes.
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kevin longwill - drums/backup vocals/manager
@kevin (Dad) keeps us in time (and in check). Kevin also teaches instrumental music in several elementary schools and music technology at the university level. He's been playing drums for 25 years. Although he enjoys hockey and playing frisbee, his greatest achievement is marrying his wife Kathryn, and becoming a father to his daughter, Izzy.
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anthony cherego - woodwinds/vocals (rap)
@anthony is a multi-instrumentalist from the greater Philadelphia area who has been playing saxophone for over 15 years. He has traveled all over the world to places including Europe and the Carribean playing music. He is a full time elementary instrumental music teacher at Abington School district where he teaches band and string students. When not playing saxophone, Anthony enjoys playing Fifa with friends. He now resides in Norristown Pa, where he lives with his wife Maria who is also a music teacher.
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randy longwill - trumpet
@randy has been playing the trumpet for 12 years, and is a music teacher in New Jersey. He is the youngest member of the [placeholder] band, but he can definitely hang with the big boys (and girls). He is an avid hockey fan, works in his spare time with music production, and is the little brother of the [placeholder] band's drummer, kevin.
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colin bakum - trombone
@colin is a multi-instrumentalist; equally comfortable on the trombone, guitar, and the banjo. He enjoys playing rock & roll, bluegrass, chamber music, and musicals. When not performing music, Colin is an active cyclist.
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