Vic credits a variety of influences on his playing style, from folk to blues to rock and anything in between. His versatility includes playing harmonica and guitar simultaneously. He enjoys singing both lead and harmony, whatever works for the song.
Vic lives in Pennsylvania also, but enjoys the NJ music scene. He also plays solo and has been known to help out local charities with his talent.
Vic's favorite drink is microbrewed draft beer, so be sure to buy him a round the next time you run into him."
Chuck Traubman:
Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals
Chuck is known for his guitar/bass style playing based upon the influences of Chris Squire from Yes and Paul McCartney from The Beatles. Not only that, but like Paul, he is a lefty. Chuck's musical background is very extensive and he has performed in many bands since his High School years. Chuck played the Northern Florida bar circuit back in the mid-1980's. Chuck plays 4 string, 5 string, and 8 string basses.
Chuck is 47 years old and is a Morristown resident. When he is not jamming with the band he is a Managing Partner for a VoIP/IT Company. He has been in the telecom field for 18 years. Chuck also sits in with other bands who need a bass player from time to time.
Chuck is the founder of "Mid-Life Crisis". He enjoys a good beer, glass of red wine, or hit of chilled expensive tequila. Chuck's contributions to the band are his basement for rehearsal and his leadership in putting it all together.
Chris McNeil: Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Chris has been playing guitar with tribute and cover bands for many years. His is comfortable playing anything from Classic Rock to The Blues with a little Alternative thrown in for good measure.
Chris lives in Morristown. NJ with his family.
We usually see him with a nice cold mixed drink before a gig.
Dom Velardo: Percussion
Dominick, a bit far off from having his mid-life crisis, is the youngest member of the band. Born and raised in northern NJ, he has been playing the drums since the age of 9. His drumming influences include Dave Weckl, Carter Beauford, Chad Sexton, and Chad Gracey among many others. Dominick credits listening to a lot of his father's music growing up as a catalyst for inspiration.
When he is not jamming with the band, he works in the Information Technology field. Dominick also lends his musical talents in two original bands, Charm Face and Spinn, and sometimes fills in for other local acts. He enjoys a nice cold beer or Vodka drink to keep him flowing.
