The Englishtown Project
The band is composed of a combination of these great musicians:
(not all of them for every show...)
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Michael
Falzarano
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Guitar/Vocals: After decades-long stints with Hot Tuna and
the New Riders of the Purple Sage, Michael has earned nothing
less than iconic status as one of the most authentic figures
on the blues / jam band scene. Over the years, Michael’s
evocative singing, intuitive guitar playing and songwriting
skills have earned him a large and loyal following worldwide.
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Tom
Circosta
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Guitar/Vocals: Tom is one of the NY area’s most versatile
guitarists and also happens to be the foremost disciple
of Bob Weir, arguably the best and most unique rhythm guitarist
in rock history. In addition to Zen Tricksters, Tom also
plays with the unique Dead On Live and Jam Stampede.
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Klyph
Black
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Bass/Vocals: In Klyph, along with Tom and Dave (below),
the Englishtown Project is fortunate to have 3/5ths of the
classic lineup of Zen Tricksters, the best and longest running
Grateful Dead-centric band in the Northeast. Not only is
Klyph an outstanding bassist, he is also an excellent guitarist
and one of the most accomplished musicians on the Jam Band
scene today.
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Rob
Wolfson
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Lead Guitar/Vocals: Having already developed into a formidable
blues rock player at the age of 12 by studying Eric Clapton
and Jorma Kaukonen, Rob entered the world of Grateful Dead
music in 69 and has continued exploring ever since.
Notable projects include Dead Sage, Joe Gallants Illuminati
Orchestra and DeadCenter All Stars, which he established
in the late 90s with the Wetlands Preserve Club and
is still going strong today.
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Dave
Diamond
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Drums: Most fans of the Grateful Dead know what a great
drummer Dave is, but more and more are coming to realize
that Dave is a multi-talented musician to be reckoned with.
In addition to his long tenure with Zen Tricksters, Dave
drums for the excellent alt-rock band Assembly of Dust and
his own eclectic Dave Diamond Band where he is the lead
singer, guitarist and songwriter.
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Clare
Maloney
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Vocals: From New York City, Clare Maloney has been hailed
for her "golden voice of immense range and depth,"
and has delighted audiences around the world with her thoughtful
artistry, polished singing, and wholehearted performances.
Her interpretations of the Grateful Dead are earning her
a steady following on the Jam Band scene, and she sings
regularly with Rainbow Full of Sound and the Englishtown
Project.
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Mark
Mercier
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Keyboards/Vocals: Mark has distinguished himself over the
last few decades as one of the principle keyboardists in
the jam band world. His band, Max Creek, has been on the
scene since 1971 and are still going strong today playing
many shows and producing their own annual festival, Strangecreek.
He and they have carved out a firm space in jam band history.
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John
Pittas
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Keyboards/Vocals: John was at the Englishtown show in '77,
and was actively playing the music of all three acts in
a popular Jersey shore band at the time. His influences
include Keith Godchaux, as well as many of the same jazz,
blues, country, and bluegrass artists that inspired the
Dead. He produced recordings by local talent including Sandy
Mack, and currently performs regularly with Dead On Live,
Bobby Bandiera, and the Voodudes.
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Alan
Learner
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Drums: A highly versatile drummer, Alan is an in-demand
session and live drummer throughout the tri-state area.
Known for both his power and feel on the kit, Alan toured
with Joe Gallant & Illuminati and the Zen Tricksters.
He's played extensively with Jerry Jemmott, as well as gigged
with Mike Gordon, Levon Helm, and Hubert Sumlin. Alan currently
performs with The Joni Project, various projects of Hot
Tuna and New Riders of the Purple Sage's Michael Falzarano,
including the Englishtown Project and Dead Sage.
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