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Michelle DeLorme (Miche’)
Vocals, Keyboards, Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Classically trained in Italian opera and piano, Michelle has been performing professionally too many years to mention. Some of her first gigs were singing in piano bars with her mother. These early gigs, age of 5, also included performing for her stuffed animals. This has led to a long career in music. Her early 20's were spent touring and performing all types of music from R&B, Jazz, and Standards, to Top 40. In her 30's she left all that behind and became a resident rocker gigging steadily throughout Central Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Moving to Bradenton in 1997 to lead the creation of The Distractions a new era was begun. With her four octave range, diverse musical background and song writing abilities, she can sing almost anything and the band gives her a wide range of material to pick from. In 2000 she co-wrote and released the original CD "Come & Get It". Oh, and the 40's....well we just are not going to talk about that!!
Johnny V
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin & Vocals
Originally from Australia, Johnny ended up in Florida via New England. A lifelong passion for music and the guitar was formed at an early age when he experienced the music of The Beatles. His first lessons came from his Uncle Ernie (no relation to the one in the Who song, although he did fiddle about.) Playing in bands since the age of sixteen, he has pursued his love of guitar playing through a wide range of musical genres. This is the essence of the music of The Distractions. From blues to pop, and everything in between, The Distractions can, and will play it.
Tom Sawyer
Bass Guitar & Vocals
Tom was born and raised in Miami, Fl. He grew up on Rock and Roll. A first musical recollection is of “mom playing Revels Bolero on the record player”. Tom began playing guitar and drums in Jr. High. He started playing the bass in High School when he formed the rock trio Geekus. He has shared the stage with bands like The Edgar Winter Band, Brownsville Station, Mike Pinera and many others. Since then, Tom has played with a variety of bands including Blues, Classic Rock, Southern Rock. Tom adds a heavy edge to The Distractions. Together, with Michelle, Johnny and Frank, the band has a Classic/Country Rock vibe that KICKS BUTT! …. Tom’s quote, “I’m really looking forward to playing with the band and meeting their fans”.
Frank Roe
Drums
Frank is nearly a native of Florida, and has been playing drums for 20 years.
Lucky for Frank, his parents were willing to put up with all the noise and the frequent visits from the police due to noise complaints. As early as age 16, he was out playing clubs. He has appeared in various local bands over the years and in different studio projects, session drumming and laying down tracks. Frank joined The Distractions in May of 2008.
No problem. I was happy to add you. I looked at your site and noticed that you are from Manatee, Florida. I am your southern neighbor, Sarasota, Florida. Nice to meet a local band. Good luck. The song I heard when your site came up sounded good.
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog, darlin'. It's a shame more don't "get it".. but it's all good cuz they just make the ones who DO shine ;) Thanks for being one of the shiny ones :)
Thanks for the friendship and taking the time to stop by! You're obviously a band that "gets it" :) (See my blog about band manners!) Lovin the tracks.. very cool stuff! Keep rockin' and much success always!
