About the critical mass rock stars

This is my story. I started playing drums at the age of 14 years old. I bought my first drum kit and set them up in the basement. Soon after, we took over the garage, where my brother, Louie and I and some pals started our first band, The SECOND COMING BAND. We were all in junior high except my brother. He was in high school and had a car. We played all the local high schools, VFW halls, and backyard keg parties, playing classic rock music we heard on the radio. Bad Company, BTO, Grand Funk, Led Zep, and The Who. All the good stuff!! Then after graduation, I decided to go to Boston and joined many original bands. Too many to list here! Except for one. DIRTY TRIXX. We were a glam/hairband. We gave it our best shot, then Grunge entered the scene, ending that. So here it is years later, and I’m back to playing the music I grew up with and love. Classic rock!!

 I started playing guitar when I was 14 years old, and it has been more than 40 years since then. The opening riff of "Train Kept a Rolling" by Aerosmith inspired me to pick up the guitar, and it is still my favorite song to play. In the early 90s, I attended the GIT program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, to study guitar. I have played in various local bands, and currently, I am part of an amazing project called Critical Mass, where I play alongside some incredibly talented musicians and vocalists. Even to this day, I feel the same level of excitement about playing the guitar as I did when I first started. When I'm not playing in the band, I spend my free time buying too many guitars and developing my 

YouTube Channel. 

 I began my singing career in the 1990s as a vocalist for a country rock band called Showdown. We used to perform at the Sit n' Bull and the Maynard Octoberfest for several years. Later on, I became a member of an 80s new wave cover band and also joined a local classic rock band called AutoPilot Down. We played at various clubs in the Metrowest area for a decade. Since then, I have performed with several other cover bands. Singing 80s metal, new wave, and classic rock songs is something that I truly enjoy. 

 Geoff has been playing the bass guitar for over 35 years. He was most recently a member of Blue Moon, one of the most popular acts in the Boston area. Some of his influences include Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Geddy Lee, and Verdine White. Geoff's preferred bass guitars are Fender Precision and Rickenbacker 4003, and he enjoys playing a wide range of music genres such as Rock, R&B, and funk. 

When I was 11 years old, I started teaching myself to play piano on an old out-of-tune player piano that we had in our basement. I discovered that I could play by ear after listening to "Home Sweet Home" by Motley Crue and being able to copy it. I learned to harmonize by singing with my brother to songs on the radio. For my 15th birthday, I got my first synthesizer. At 22, I started jamming with my friend Joel's band "Charity Case". After a few years, some of us formed a new band called "Interstellar". We played around the area for seven years until settling down to start our families. However, I couldn't stay away from music for long and began playing out with my cousin, first in a band called "Shaky Ground", and then as a duet called "BeCuz". Shortly after that, I joined my friend Joel's new band "Mass Octane" for about a 10-year stint. Most recently, a few of us from "Interstellar" formed a new version of the band. But as Jonny said to Pony Boy, "nothing gold ever stays". Now, I have found a new group of great musicians to rock on within "Critical Mass". What I enjoy most about playing out is seeing everyone having a good time and enjoying the music. I hope to see you all on the dance floor!