HISTORY
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The roots of WISH YOU WERE HERE go back to 1987, when bassist/vocalist Eroc Sosinski joined forces with guitarist/vocalist Jim Tigue in the Cleveland-based classic rock and originals band HARVEST and soon began performing their "HARVEST Pink Floyd Revue", an exclusive tribute set of Floyd accompanied by basic theatrics, sound effects and a light show - one of the very first bands in America to tribute Pink Floyd.
The band, which evolved into TIE-DYE HARVEST in 1991, toured Ohio and surrounding states full-time until the mid-1990's and also recorded 3 original releases along the way, often performing a set of covers & originals preceding the Revue set. "In 1995 we decided to tribute Floyd exclusively and created WISH YOU WERE HERE," says Sosinski, "incorporating the successful elements of the Revue with key personnel additions and a more theatrical focus." Keyboardist Bob Gerhard, a TIE-DYE HARVEST member since 1990, brought his considerable knowledge of Floyd and vintage keyboard sounds to the project. Lead guitarist/vocalist Mark Brennan, a veteran of Cleveland bands Polyphony and the Brennan/Cosma Band, was the first outside addition to the fold, energizing and updating what had previously been a 4-piece combo. Original backup vocalists Jennifer Lee and Debi Lewin were soon added to the lineup, with Marla Brennan soon to succeed Jennifer Lee, until 2020. In 1997 sax player Bob Barno was literally plucked from a smoky blues bar to perform with the band, and Tim Joseph Hanculak took over the drumming position soon after. In 2001, guitarist/vocalist Scott Langston replaced founding member Jim Tigue (who rejoined the band by 2010) and in 2006 Cincinnati musician Jamie Combs replaced Langston on guitar and co-lead vocals. Ex-CLEVELEND band drummer Jon Darling reigned from 2007-2020, with second keyboardist/vocalist Joe Reis being added in 2019. Recent additions include drummer Peter Telari and vocalist Theresa Rose. |
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An essential component of the Pink Floyd sound since 1973's "Dark Side of the Moon" has been the beautiful and powerful voices of their female vocalists. WISH YOU WERE HERE is proud to feature 2 talented singers: Sharron McPherson-Foxx and Theresa Rose, who inspire and awe the crowds at every show. Famed Cleveland vocalist Jennifer Lee (Michael Stanley, The Raspberries) also performs with the band on occasion. Their experience, talent, and beauty shine thru in both featured solos and background vocals - the band always performs with 2 or 3 singers.
WISH YOU WERE HERE also employs a professional sound and light crew to ensure that the Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd is seen and heard - FOH Engineer Rich Masarik, Lighting Director John Middleton, stage techs Rick Lennox, Travis Lennox & Paul Fresty, Merchandise Director Kelly Delaney and Security Director Taylor Jester are experienced industry professionals who are all vital to the success of the show as well.
WISH YOU WERE HERE also employs a professional sound and light crew to ensure that the Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd is seen and heard - FOH Engineer Rich Masarik, Lighting Director John Middleton, stage techs Rick Lennox, Travis Lennox & Paul Fresty, Merchandise Director Kelly Delaney and Security Director Taylor Jester are experienced industry professionals who are all vital to the success of the show as well.
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