Tangent Rocks!
Classic and Alternative Rock & Roll
Michael Gailie, the lead singer and driving influence behind the band, was born at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. After interning for three years with Jacques Cousteau, he moved onto Hollywood where he became an accomplished stunt man and body double for the highly acclaimed actor, Billy Barty. Being unfulfilled throughout these years, he decided to delve into his hidden obsession: a garage cover band. The success of this endeavor is only overshadowed by his ego. Early influences of Cream, Foreigner, 70’s AM-Radio, CSN&Y, Elton John and The Banana Splits allowed him to develop the vocal chops that stun, amaze and dare we say entertain the undulating throngs that flock to the band’s monthly shows. A devoted and loving father, this Physician Recruiter by day, Rock Star by night is satisfied by the fact that throughout the years and changes, the band is still what it’s always been; simple, easy, fun & a place to listen to blank C.D.’s next to the harvester.
Ray Tralle, bass player and recent retiree has his sights on the low end of the Tangent World Sound Situation.
Tom Gagliardi, Tommy G, comes from that Jersey born percussionist pedigree that makes him the talented rhythmalist who has found so much work since he emerged upon the mountain high, studio below. Trained with renowned balladeer and percussionist Levon Helm, sharer of stages with the historically talented Marty Kupersmith, the guiding beats provided by this talented artist are soothing, melodic, heart rendering and energizing all in the first minute. Tommy's local connections confirm his chops as a consummate performer.
Rave Tesar brings his inimitable skills and talents to the 88 keys and continues the Renaissance of the band
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......O.K. he’s ready. Thanks. Where was I? Oh, yes, Terrence. Father, husband, postman, Nobel Laureate, Mr. McDonough is a man amongst men. He secretly wishes to be a country music producer.
Cuban born Salvatore Decicco has been rolling cigars since the early 1950’s allowing him the dexterity necessary to become a guitar virtuoso. He was able to emigrate to the US by laying underwater cable for AT&T, landing in Key West and playing the Smokey Gin Mill Circuit as the “Bell Atlantic Music Experience”. Upon the break-up of Ma Bell, this Lucent American can now Telegraph his guitar solos with such ease it’s as if he can Telephone them in. His knick name from Cuba (The Big Kahuna) just explains he’s Some Guy who loves his Broad and children. The only issue he ever had was altitude sickness that makes him Hurl with Lee on a Mountain Highway. Tangent rises above it all with Sal at the forefront.
Pazzo’s Grille / The National Hotel
Pineapple Larry’s
G.W.’s Tavern
Warwick Railroad Green
Florida Family Funfest
Middletown Festival Square
Mattingly's Tavern
Paramount Theatre
Mt. Peter Ski Resort
Clemson Brother's Gilded Otter
Olde Erie Brew Pub
Mt. Carmel St. Pat’s Party
Orange County Choppers
Downtown Tavern
Elks Club Fire Parade
HFMG Party
Dominics II
Fulton’s Folly / El Azteca
Shooters
Brittany’s
Warwick Tavern / McGarcia’s
Julie’s 30th
Deb’s 40th / Legion Hall
Kim’s 30th
Relay for Life
Paul’s 50th
Kristine's 50th
Kristian’s 40th
Pennings Party’s
Burke Reunion / Owen Murphy Inn
Tamaqua
Club NY
28 West / Celebrations
Orange Inn
Quinnz Pinz
Goshen Track
O.C. Fairgrounds
Freddie’s / Clock Tower
New Windsor Summer Concert Series
Florida Fire Dept. Halloween Party
Westbrookville Pond
Margaret’s House Finale
Uptown’s Blue Ribbon Grill New Year's Eve
Monticello Gaming & Raceway
Captain’s Table
Keltic House
Montgomery Band Stand Fund Raiser
Rambler’s Rest Monroe
Warwick Firehouse B-Day
Warwick Legion B-Day
John’s 40th St. Ed’s Hall
Maybrook Day
Heaven Hill Farm Christmas Party
Mason Jar
Cove Castle Greenwood Lake
Palaia Vineyards
McGovern's Florida Bar & Grill
Cornwall Yacht Club Steak Bake
There are places I remember........
There are places I remember...
EMERITUS:
DOUG TURNER
VIC KLEINER
PETE WANCZYK
VINCE SHERLOCK
MICHAEL LEROSE
ED LEPSKI
RUSS KOWAL
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