NATE FUNAI - man of a million nicknames. Some favorite bands and artists are Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Sound Garden, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Van Halen, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Ozzy, and Jimi Hendrix. Currently living in suburbs with two dogs and one cat. Hobbies include cars, motorcycles, and music. Enjoys hanging out and jamming with friends, playing with his dogs, on and off road riding, car shows, playing pool, poker and PC games on line.
Likes making things faster and look better, working with metal, a good beer, fillet mignon, seafood, regular and extreme sports, and physics.
Dislikes change, rude/clueless drivers, rainy weekends, being cold, doing dishes, having to eat, the cost of energy, being rushed, feeling ill, lima beans, cabbage, squash, turnips, liver, clams, muscles, oysters, and steamers.
JONNY RABBITT - has been playing guitar for 16 years. His love of music began at age 5 with the piano. Jon has played in a variety bands including Euthanasia, Massive Heat, Haddonfield, Projek DH (Battle of the Band winner at Sharkies), and Steel Wool. Jon is currently using a custom made Strat style guitar with 5150 and Marshall for amplification. He enjoys playing the guitar, music, his dog Gibson (see photo page), riding Motorcross, and hanging with friends. Some favorite bands and artists include Guns & Roses, Van Halen, Phil Collins, Black Label Society, and Godsmack. His hobbies are hot rod cars, motorcross, and baseball. One of the best experiences of his life was sitting and talking music one on one with Zakk Wylde for three hours on his tour bus. His dream is to make a living playing music.
DEREK LEE - born and raised in Lynnfield has had a passion for music, theater, and production since childhood. Steel Wood is the first band that Derek has played in. He likes watching movies, keeping up to date with celebrity scandals, the Red Sox, fireworks, and chillin with his dog. He can't stand olives, eggs, or the mall. He listens to all kinds of music from Kenny Chesney to Matchbox 20. Robbie Williams, Our Lady Peace, and Bon Jovi are also some of his favorites. Derek has been collaborating with Jonny and other various lineups for over two years although he has known him for almost a decade. He's really excited about moving forward with this band.
STEVE BEAUREGARD - After living in Central FL for a little over 6 years, he moved back to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts to start a new career. Prior to moving to Florida, Steve was the drummer in, The Spirithouse Band, the self-proclaimed “Official Band of Salem”. Playing mostly their own original music they gathered a large fan base in New England during their five-year run. Before that he played in a band called No Left Turn, featuring a variety of Classic and Southern Rock songs. Steve started taking drum lessons when he was just 6 years old, he kept that going until he was 13, then decided to practice on his own. He started listening to some of his favorite influences like Mick Fleetwood, Chris Layton, Eric Singer and of course John Bonham. Steve enjoys playing funk, but loves the vibe he gets with the guys of STEEL WOOL.
