STEVE CABOT - Steve is a founding member of Phil Dirt & The Dozers. A captivating performer, Steve has a wonderful stage presence and an amazing voice. He has an uncanny ability to emulate the vocal styles of many of the most beloved musical artists, such as Roy Orbison, the Beach Boys, Frankie Vali and many more. Musically versatile, Steve also plays guitar, percussion and keyboards in the show. MARK FRYE - Mark joined the Dozers in 1983. A talented and multidimensional musician, Mark plays keyboards, saxophone, flute and bass guitar as well as contributing vocal harmonies. Mark has extensive experience in other facets of the music business including arranging, engineering, production, and composition. Mark has earned two "Emmy" awards for his original music soundtracks created for Jack Hanna's Wildlife documentaries. He has also created many successful advertising jingles and custom music for countless corporate campaigns. Mark was signed to VIRGIN records in 1996 and released "Jack Hanna's World" CD worldwide. TONY ALFANO - Tony joined the Dozer organization in 1993 as a veteran singer/guitar player for many great bands . . . including that of the U. S. Army Band. And, to put it mildly, he has been a whirlwind of enthusiasm ever since he arrived. An avid Beach Boys fan as well as a true lover of Oldies and Classic Rock, Tony has had the wonderful opportunity to perform on stage with such groups as The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, The Temptations, JJ Jackson, plus many others. A born and raised New York native, Tony brings heart-felt emotion and superb presentation to each and every song he performs. He has reawakened the pure and heartfelt love for that special music that first inspired the Dozers to become full-time musicians! HADDEN
SAYERS - Hadden joined in the spring of 2006. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and raised in Sugar Land, Texas, Hadden began playing the guitar as a teenager and was immersed in live music while earning a journalism degree at Texas A&M University. After all-night jam sessions and performances with blues and Texas music legends Gatemouth Brown, Joe Ely, Omar and the Howlers, Eric Johnson and other musicians of different genres, Hadden moved to Austin, Texas where he began his “blues
internship” with legendary bluesman BB King and his rhythm section “Silent Partners.” Shortly thereafter he joined bluesman Lucky Peterson’s touring band and spent time learning the finer points of keeping a juke joint band on the road. Max Marsillo "Max Marsillo is a Columbus based drummer, composer/arranger, and educator with a B.M. in Music Education from Capital University. In his years since post graduation, he has had the opportunity to play at major venues and festivals both locally and all over the world. He has performed with Angela Perley, Whirlybirds, Hadden Sayers Band, Safety Squad, and his own group in addition to others. He has studied with Bob Breithaupt, Ted Rounds, Eric Paton, Bobby Sanabria, Matt Billingslea, and Matt Garstka. Besides performing, Max Marsillo is a published composer by Tapspace publications and also teaches drums and percussion privately." PHIL DIRT - In 1981 on a cold, lonely night, in a dark and smoke-filled bar room... Phil Dirt was born. Those lucky enough to be present probably had no idea that this single event would have such a wonderful long-term impact on so many people. Who would have guessed that in just a few short years Phil Dirt and the Dozers would have traveled the continent performing to thousands of fans... have several albums to their credit... appear on local and national television including their own TV show... and be the focus of hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles! True, Phil Dirt is a figment of our imagination who exists only in our hearts but he HAS become an essential part of Americana: a nostalgic link to our past who continues to remind us of those great times we once shared. And like an old family friend, Phil will continue to live on in our hearts for many, many years to come. Emeritus Band Members:
In Memoriam: Rick Frye – Like younger brother Mark, Rick joined the band in 1983 and immediately made an important contribution to the Dozer sound. A seasoned professional, Rick’s extensive knowledge of 50’s and 60’s musical heritage was showcased in a way that fans came to know and love. A low key, mellow guy until he got on stage, his exuberance on the drums was controlled only by the fact that he had to sit to perform! Rick’s dry wit at the most unexpected moments during the show was loved and expected by everyone and became a favorite show stopper. Adding great vocals to Chuck Berry, John Lennon and Little Richard numbers, Rick was an extremely talented musician and drummer and was a tremendous asset for 24 years to Phil Dirt & The Dozers. Rick passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2007 immediately following a performance in Williamsburg, Virginia. He will forever be remembered in our hearts and in our music.
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