George Bernardo : founding member forever growing and learning the art of drumming, mallets and percussion, composition, producing, engineering and a general understanding of how it all works in what we call "the music business".
I am a drummer who likes to create good music and good times with like minded players. And together if we can make a living at it, well, then who's better than us!
I was born in New Haven, Ct. and have a B.S. in Music Education from the University of Bridgeport, Ct.
I've had the pleasure to perform on stage with such luminaries as Chuck Berry, Bo-Diddly, Joey Dee & The Starliters, Spencer Davis, Brian Howe's Bad Company, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Five Satins, Tiny Tim, Johnny Farina and most every popular nostalgia act of yesteryear.
I've worked with a popular Florida band called Bogus Pomp performing a celebration of Frank Zappa's music including concert performances with Frank's original members Napolean Brock and Ike Willis.
Other bands close to my heart I've worked with : DEEFORCE, Swingin' Mooks, Ronnie Dee, Soupy, Stickman Vince Warren, The Groove Altar, The Sons of Elvis, Starbaby, DUFF ... respect to all!
Currently, I work at Universal Studios Hollywood playing drums in the theme park for The Shrek Allstar Swamp Band, The Sting Jazz Band and The Hollywood Top Brass Band.
I also actively work with these tribute acts: Cash'd Out playing the best of Johnny Cash. Proud Mary playing the best of Tina Turner. Delilah Jones playing the best of The Grateful Dead.
Other current creative projects and bands I'm working with can be found here:
I am a Mac user with a Protools project studio in my home. My latest project was co-producing with band mate Brett Lyda on The Evangenitals new CD Everlovin'.
Oh yeah......those purple things......those killed you. Damn, I forget, bet Josh would remember. The shot Jon from Gators used to make. Oh, wait.......the Purple Helmet!!! Have not had one of those in YEARS!
L.I.T.? When's the last time you had one of those? I bet I have pictures ;) How are ya George? Hope all is well. Looks like you are playing quite a bit which is nice, especially right now. Hey, check out zeitgeist. com when you get some extra time.......wow is all I have to say
Thanks a lot for the add! Kudos to you guys as well! Wonderful show, as usual. Hope to see you guys around soon and maybe start doing some more regular gigs together. check us out Wednesday at the Jumping Turtle if you get the chance!
