The Resonators
Playing Classic Rock, Rhythm And Blues

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Phil Drum (Guitar) is a multi-talented and eclectic musician from Saratoga Springs specializing in a variety of genres, especially Blues (Acoustic and Electric), and Classic Rock . Phil has been playing music most of his life, and in 1972 toured with the Coasters, now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is a fine vocalist and songwriter, and is perhaps best-known for his blues-based guitar playing,whether it be in his electric band, The Resonators, or his solo gigs. Phil has played a number of great venues in the Saratoga area including Caffe Lena, the Inn at Saratoga, Gaffneys, Jonesville Store, and Davidson Brothers Brewing Company. He is co-founder of the Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society which has brought together great regional and national Blues performers for a number of well-received Blues shows. In 2010 Phil recorded Old Blues, a CD of Acoustic Blues music available on ITunes and CD Baby

Sonny Speed (Keyboards) is a multi-instrumentalist. A singer / songwriter and the owner of Son Spot recording studios in Saratoga Springs N.Y; As an independent producer & engineer has produced over fifty CD’s to date and has worked on many others CD’s as a guest artist. Sonny has decades of live show experience and has worked with members of such renowned acts as Orleans, King Harvest, Mandrill, The Drifters, The Meters Experience, Chubby Checker and Bobby Lewis just to name a few. The New York Times has called Sonny “a musician and producer with a reputation for professionalism.” Sonny has opened up recently for such legendary acts as The Zombies, Leon Russell and Suzie Tyrell of the E Street Band. He is always in demand for recording sessions or live work. Sonny can be seen playing keyboards for The Resonators, The Ed Jahn Project, The Defibrillators, and Night Shift as well as doing solo work. And If that wasn’t enough to keep him busy he was the past Director for the “Island Songwriters Showcase” http://www.islandsongwriters.org/ (or ISS), Long Island’s largest songwriting organization for the past fifteen years. Its clear creating music is his true passion.

Chris Guldner: After cutting his teeth on bass and sax in Long Island, NY playing both classical and punk, Chris’ rocked Albany, NY clubs with bands Diamond Tear and The Stand. Later, lured into the blues genre by joining up with the Tom Evans Blues Band, he shared the stage with Chicago blues artists Chico Banks and Peaches. Continuing in the Saratoga, NY scene with Bourbon Renewal, and Bluesology, Chris now fills out the low notes for The Resonators. Although he doesn’t have a cool last name like all the other guys in this band, he believes he wears the coolest hat. Isn’t that what really matters?

Fred "Truck Stop" Tripp (Drums) is one of the most experienced and respected drummers in the area and throughout the blues media. He has long been known for his direct approach to his instrument and the "heavy groove" style. Fred has traveled coast to coast and throughout Europe playing drums, and has toured and recorded with Austin, Texas-based "Omar and the Howlers." He has also played and opened up with many of the blues legends including: Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee, Carl Perkins, Taj Mahal, James Cotton, Joe Ely, Marcia Ball, Ronnie Earl, and Lucky Peterson. Fred has performed at the Dallas Palladium, Palace Theatre, Armadillo, Austin Opery House, Lone Star Cafe in Texas as well as the legendary club Tipitina's in New Orleans, Brother's Music Hall, Columbia Station, and Rosa's, just to name a few. He also performed and recorded with bands on the CBS, Paramount, Decca, Mercury, Buddha, and Big Leg Record Labels.

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