Paul Janocha: bass, guitar, keyboards Mario Padovani: vocals, keyboards, guitar Joe Merkel: guitar, vocals Frank Ginocchio: drumsDavid Ragsdale: violin (on What Child) Mick Fleetwood: drums (on Mr. Grinch) Mac Hines: drums (1997-2000) Gregg Hoffmann: drums (2001-2004) Mark Merkel: drums (2005) James Janocha: drums (2006) Mike Janocha: guitar (2006)
Influences
Led Zeppelin, Kansas, Queen, Queensryche, Journey, 80's Hair Metal, Classic Rock, Handel, Norman Rockwell, Frank Capra, etc.
Sounds Like
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Gary Hoey, Manheim Steamroller
Twelve years have slipped by since Yes Virginia first graced the airwaves of the Delaware Valley with their electrified rendition of the Christmas classic "Do You Hear What I Hear". Each year the band (in one incarnation or another) have plugged in, turned up, and cranked out some of the most memorable (and at times, disturbing) versions of songs you've heard a thousand times before (though never quite like this).
Hailed by the critics as "the next Mannheim Steamroller" and drawing comparisons to Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Gary Hoey, Yes Virginia will at one moment make you do a double take and say "what the hell was that?" (listen to "My Favorite Things") and then pull out an incredibly beautiful and reverant version of a beloved carol (check out "The First Noel"). Not content to be just another rock bastardizing Christmas music, Yes Virginia takes great pride in looking past the obvious to make these songs truly their own.
Over the past few years, Yes Virginia members Paul Janocha and Mario Padovani have been extremely active with 93.7 WSTW (Wilmington, DE) in promoting the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Foundation, having helped produce two benefit CDs for the charity.
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hello Yes Virginia, thank you so much for the friendship..we are really glad to have you as our friend..loved your songs...kinda different but very rocking..you are amazing..we would be honored if you really listen to our song and if you give honest comment about our song..all the best.:)
Thank you for your friendship. I am currently in the studio working on my record titled "Tribute". While that is still in the recording stages, please feel free to visit my page and listen to some of my earlier trax. Also visit: jameslewismusicshop.com Thank you again! James
i heard you guys on WMMR i think. it was sunday night. i got a kick out of the song b/c it reminded my of my sisters chior concert. lol. its a christmas song. but its quite a change. lol. the way i like it lol.
Thank you for having me back this year! It's always a great time working with you and Mario on stage and in the studio and each year becomes more fun. I say let's keep it going as well!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.
