gary markasky chris wintrip joe vitale marty lee hoenes

GARY
MARKASKY
CHRIS
WINTRIP
JOE
VITALE
MARTY LEE
HOENES
Special Opening Set
CLAPTON TRIBUTE
EVOLUTION
It is our deepest desire to pay homage to Mr. Eric Clapton. Through the years, Clapton has been a major influence and icon
who inspired artist, Christopher Wintrip, founder of CTE. “We want to do justice to rock music’s most legendary performer,
Mr. Eric Clapton.” We cover Clapton’s musical career performing hit songs from The Yard Birds, Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind
Faith, Derek & The Dominoes and Claptan’s solo career and hits for an “incredible journey through time” and the “Full Eric
Clapton Experience.”
Chris: guitar/vocals
Christopher Wintrip: Professional guitarist, vocalist, recording artist, and producer.
Mr. Wintrip has enjoyed a successful music career performing with Joe Walsh,
Frampton’s Camel, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Roger McGuinn, Harry Chapin, Billy Sheehan,
The New York Dolls, The Raspberries, Phil Keaggy and Glass Harp, including a
special honor in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame’s 1997 exhibit “My Town” with his
prog band “Brimstone” and their LP “Paper Winged Dreams.”
Kevin: keyboards/vocals
Kevin DiSimone: His outstanding track record includes singing, writing and
producing hit songs for Barry Manilow, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson,
Stevie Wonder and more. Some of Kevin’s songs have hit top 10 and top 20 on
the charts. Kevin has written many coporate industrials for radio and television
and has appeared on numerous TV spots including The Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson. Kevin has recorded his own music with Columbia Records,
Warner Brothers, Scotti Brothers and Mesa Blue Moon Records.
Klay: guitar/vocals
Klayton Krumm: A musical prodigy, Klay began playing trumpet, trombone
and tuba in junior high. He became a natural at Bass Guitar at the age of
12, then quickly assimilated to Lead Guitar at age 13, performing live at the
Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio. Studying jazz and blues, Klay enjoys playing
just about any type of music. In 2012, his metal band “Stack the Bodies
High” opened for Mushroomhead in Cleveland, Ohio and gave a moshing
performance to envy. He’s currently studying classical guitar, “just to round
out my skills.” This young man is going places!
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Special Opening Set
CLAPTON TRIBUTE
EVOLUTION
Warren: bass
Warren Henry: Warren has approached music from many angles. He started
playing guitar at age five and never stopped. In college he studied guitar and
piano, classical and jazz. Not content to just play, he learned to build, repair and
customize guitars and bases, and spent time working for guitar making icon, Leo
Fender. Teaching is another aspect of music Warren enjoys. Warren has played
guitar and bass with many local bands, playing styles ranging from surf to jazz to
classic rock. In addition to performing and teaching, Warren owns a retail music
store in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Scott: drums
Scott Grewell: Scott has played drums for over 50 years. He was a Music Major
at Kent State University and Mount Union College. Scott has taught drums
and percussion for over 40 years. He is the former owner of Zampino’s Drum
Shop. Scott toured the U.S. extensively in the 1970’s and 80’s with the band
Brimstone. He also toured Europe with Jazz Band of America. Other local bands
include Xenia, Cajun Butter, Tin Hunt Trio and Jeff Poulos Blues Revue. Scott
has opened for many national acts including Robert Cray, Southside Johnny
and the Asbury Jukes, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Jimmy Thackery.
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Photos courtesy of What’s Up Ohio
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Photos courtesy of What’s Up Ohio
Gary Markasky
guitar, vocals
You will enjoy this high-energy guitar player and vocalist. Gary,
a Youngstown, Ohio native is best known for his years spent as
lead guitarist with the Michael Stanley Band (1978-83). In 1980,
“Heartland” one of their most popular albums rocked the airwaves
with hits “Lover” and “He Can’t Love You.” Gary was a huge
part of the band’s musical success. Gary continues to rock and
perform leading The Gary Markasky Project.
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Photos courtesy of What’s Up Ohio
Marty Lee Hoenes
guitar, vocals
Marty Lee who is best known as the lead guitarist for Donnie Iris
and the Cruisers and the national hit song, “Love is Like a Rock.”
which was featured on MTV. Marty Lee is a freelance artist and
designer, having designed many of the band’s albums. Visit Marty
Lee’s website at www.martyleedesigns.com to see that not only is
he a fabulous guitar player but a gifted artist as well.
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Photos courtesy of What’s Up Ohio
Jerry Schoenfeld
lead vocals
Jerry is one of Canton, Ohio’s best kept secrets. He joined the
Ohio Rock Legends and has excelled as the frontman and feature
lead vocalist for the historic rock show. He leads his own local
group, Brother Rite who will be opening shows for the Clapton
Tribute EVOLUTION.
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Joe Vitale Jr.
percussion, vocals, guitar
Joe spent much of his life growing up on the road with acts
his dad performed with, such as Joe Walsh, Crosby Stills &
Nash, Dan Fogelberg, The Eagles, and many others. Joe has
toured as a percussionist with Joe Walsh, The Stephen Stills
Blues Band, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Check out Joe’s
website: www.joevitalejr.com
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Chris Wintrip
guitar, vocals
The Ohio Rock Legends band was formed in 2015 by Chris and
was inspired by the Cleveland Rock Hall of Fame exhibit called
My Town. All of the featured artists in the show were part of
this unique display.
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Joe Vitale
drums, vocals
Joe is a veteran musician and drummer whose career has spanned
over 40 years of touring, recording, song writing, and producing
with legendary and Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame artists. He has
recorded and toured with Ted Nugent, Joe Walsh, Dan Fogelberg,
Peter Frampton, the Eagles, Crosby Stills and Nash, and CSNY to
name a few. His songwriting credits include the classic Joe Walsh
song, “Rocky Mountain Way,” and Pretty Maids All in a Row, from
The Eagles classic album, “Hotel California,” both co-written with
Joe Walsh. Joe continues to tour, record, write and produce.
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