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, along with former Fayrewether drummer Vince Broncaccio. Lead guitarist/vocalist Mark Brennan, a veteran of Cleveland bands Polyphony and the Brennan/Cosma Band, was the first outside addition to the fold in 1996, energizing and updating what had previously been a 4-piece combo. Female backup vocalists were soon added to the lineup, including Mark Brennan's wife Marla Brennan for 20 years, and currently long time vocalist Sharron Foxx and Theresa Rose bring down the house with Great Gig In The Sky. In 2006 Cincinnati-based musician Jamie Combs joined on guitar and co-lead vocals. Drummer Jon Darling reigned from 2007-2020, with second keyboardist/vocalist Joe Reis being added in 2019, and current drummer Peter Telari joining in 2021. |
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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. Their experience, talent, and beauty shine thru in both featured solos and background vocals - the band always performs with 2 singers and has never needed to use backing tracks for instrumental or vocal assistance.
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, Rachel Miller; 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, Rachel Miller; 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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