From the Pocono Record - 2/3/07

 

Cool Chemistry: Rockers Find Formula as Trio

 

 

  They say they're the band that's never been stumped.
    "There's no limit to what we do, except bluegrass," said Gary Brandt, guitarist and lead singer.
  The trio of 50-something musicians is as diverse as its music. Brandt is a hypnotherapist who lives in Effort. Tommy Vulcano — yes, that's his real name — is a school custodian who has played drums in the Pocono’s for 30 years.
    But he's been together with Brandt and bassist Chip Bush, a computer geek, for only six months. They met through other musicians and discovered their "immediate chemistry."
   "We just knew we wanted to do something together," Brandt said.
 They know hundreds of songs and never plan out their act.
  "We're known for our spontaneous medleys," said Brandt. "With a look from each other we shift from one song into the other."
  The band becomes multi-generational when Brandt's son, Ben, 17, sits in on guitar.
 The guys clearly have a blast together, whether they're playing classic rock or Johnny Cash.
   Chip Bush calls Vulcano a "great drummer" and Brandt a "monster guitar player and singer."
   "We have lots of fun," Bush said. "That's the main thing."