First Posted: 3/10/2015
WILKES-BARRE — Shake Shake Shake was the Winner! Winner! Winner! at the first round of Breakers Battle of the Bands inside Mohegan Sun Pocono on Thursday, March 12.
So, who will be giving them a run for their money at the semi-finals? On Thursday, March 19, groups 777, Dead Giveaway, Mood Swing and The Chatter will be competing to shake the competition away.
Sounds like a lot of pressure.
With all that pressure at stake (the grand prize is $10,000, after all), what will the competition be doing before the show to ensure they’re on point? We asked this week’s competitors what there pre-show ritual is…
777
Based out of Pittston
Members: George Moyer, Guitar; Paul Griglock, Vocals; Al Mondello, Bass and Vocals; Lou Tabone, Drums
Our pre-show ritual: We practice as we go. Every show is a rehearsal for the next. Tune up, turn up and let it fly.
Dead Giveaway
Based out of Kingston
Members: Chris Cimikasky, Lead Guitar; Scott Nixon, Lead Vocals; Ray Reese, Bass Guitar; David Sarday, Drums
Our pre-show ritual: Mingling and interacting with the awesome fans who come to our shows, not to mention the occasional pre-show lucky libations.
Mood Swing
Based out of Wilkes-Barre
Members: Robert Griffin, Male Lead Vocals; Greg “Church” Hedrington, Keyboards; Andrew Slomboda, Guitar; Tiffany Wilson, Female Lead Vocals; Amilcar Campbell, Trumpet; Darneal “Jawbreaker” Jackson, Drums; Carl Charles (not pictured), Saxophone; Rahboo Sabbath, Bass
Our pre-show ritual: We’ll have a quick word of prayer.
The Chatter
Based out of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Members: Johnny Lewis, Guitar and Vocals; Dave Norcross, Keyboard and Vocals; Steve Camasso, Drums and Vocals; Scooter, Bass and Vocals; Maura Hennigan, Vocals and Keyboards; Michele Luongo, Vocals
Our pre-show ritual: Once we check out stage set-up and sound preparation, we go out into the crowd to greet everyone. It’s the people that make this all worthwhile, and we are blessed to have such a faithful following.