Dave Alex - Guitar - Started the group in 2016 as an instrumental group and it has since progressed into what it is today. He has 25 years of experience performing, and producing music across multiple styles including jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, latin, folk, and more. He has shared the ticket with groups such as Kid Rock, Godsmack, Reveille, Tree, Powerman 5000, and Candlebox. Dave's primary influences are Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Mike Stern, BB King, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
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Dave Aster - Lead Vocals and Harmonica. Dave has 30-plus years of experience performing primarily originals and covers of rhythm and blues, funk, and soul music. He has shared the stage with groups such as Southside Johnny, Luther Guitar Johnson, Matt Guitar Murphy, 10,000 Maniacs, Susan Tedeschi, The Outlaws, and more.
Mark Bunch - Drums - Our drummer is driven ! Mark Bunch hails from Fort Worth Texas which is where and when he performed in countless cover and original bands. After following various career paths (cowpoke, airplane mechanic and pharmacist to name a few) he is back to the one he is most passionate about, playing music with others. He is thrilled to be part of the ASB journey. Early drummer influences include Danny Seraphine, Don Brewer, John Bonham, Keith Moon and Neil Peart. Band influences include Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Chicago and Grand Funk Railroad.
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Justin Beliveau - Bass - Justin started playing bass at age 12. He was heavily influenced by classic rock as taught by his father on bass and his uncle on drums. After high school Justin set off to Germany to pedal his four string wears, doing both original and cover music. He spent 8 years overseas and returned to the U.S. landing in North Carolina. Another four years of classic rock before returning home to Massachusetts in 2006. Justin played more original music before giving into his love of rhythm and blues. Justin has had the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of his former band Blue Honey, and greats including James Montgomery, Charlie Farren, as well as many others. Justin is excited to join ASB and bring his talents into the project.
Mike Costa - Keyboardist
Mike's musical journey includes performance experiences with numerous rock, jazz and blues groups around Central Massachusetts. Growing up in Buffalo, NY, he was influenced by some of the outstanding progressive rock keyboardists of the 70's. Later on, various jazz pianists working alongside legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane, left an indelible impact. Mike has a strong interest in a variety musical genres, and so he's thrilled to be performing with Ambient Sojourn.
Dawn (Poole) Alex - Dawn began her musical career starting in grade school through high school by participating in dance, musicals, and chorus ensembles. Throughout this time, she privately studied dance and voice. Dawn is excited to share her love for music, rhythm & dance with the ASB group! Dawn puts the P in party and performance at every ASB show !
