BIO

Rick Kropp – Drums, congas and anything else that can be used as a percussion instrument makes Rick feel at home. "Rick's Garage" is the band's practice studio, and is where Rick has been playing everything from Surf Rock to Blues, Country, and originals, with various bands and individual musicians in the Lambertville/New Hope area for the past 20 years. He currently lives in West Amwell Township with his wife Peg.

 

Mike MacManus - Vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion. Mike has been playing in bands for the past 30 years and has played at clubs in New York City, Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. Mike’s musical influences range from The Police, Bob Marley, Sublime, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Grateful Dead, and The Allman Brothers. Mike lives with his wife Monique near Hillsborough, NJ.

 

Mike Cifelli – Bass guitar and vocals. Mike began studying music and music theory with pianist April Kuhr almost 30 years ago and during that time period played with several bands in venues in the central Ohio area. His musical influences include artists from the rock, blues and gospel genres such as The Beatles, The Who, James Jamerson, Donald Dunn, and the Gaither Vocal Band. After a period of almost 20 years away from performing, Mike is happy to be back and a part of The Strange Brew Crew. Originally from Princeton, he resides in West Amwell.

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Bill Privette - Lead guitar and vocals. Originally from the Chicago area and raised near Detroit, Bill has a rich musical upbringing which is evident in his playing style. Bill grew up playing music with family and various bands throughout his adult years. He loves all types of music and is influenced by The Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead and Tom Petty. Bill lives in the Flemington area with his wife Christine.