| Drummer JIM PETRO provides the drive that is a vital component of today’s country music. Jim, a former rock drummer, has performed professionally since 1983, including tours with full- time traveling country bands, including Buckshot. Jim also performed with Cleveland-area rock bands, including Onyx and Roxx. His hard-driving playing style provides a solid foundation for the unique CONESTOGA sound. He studied business administration at Cleveland State University and is the band’s business manager. Jim is known throughout the area for honesty and fairness in his business dealings. In the words of Cleveland Country's Tim Rizzo, Jim's word is gold. DON WEAVER began playing upright bass in 1967 and has performed professionally since 1971. A former rock musician, Don works with Jim to provide the foundation for the CONESTOGA sound. He is one of the band’s backing vocalists and occasionally sings lead vocals. He has performed in many bands, including the Akron-based Doors tribute band Morrison Hotel. Don, the band’s technical specialist, is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist DORSEY FAUGHT IV continues a strong family musical tradition that dates back to the 1940s. Dorsey's grandfather was a performing musician. DORSEY FAUGHT III and GALE FAUGHT performed together in bands for many years in greater Cleveland. GALE and SHADOW CANYON were long-time fixtures in the Cleveland country music scene. DORSEY IV performed occasionally with SHADOW CANYON and was HEARTLAND's lead vocalist for several months in 2002. Dorsey's appealing country voice, considerable musical talent and outgoing personality make him an ideal front man. Those who have seen and heard Dorsey agree. STEVE HYLTON is returning for his second "tour" with CONESTOGA. Steve, like the rest of us, is a "lifer" musician who started playing in bands in 1984. Steve was a big part of CONESTOGA's renaissance in 2003. He had to leave the band for personal reasons in June 2006. After a brief stint with LAREDO in late 2008, Steve, a true "Master of the Stratocaster", is back home with CONESTOGA! He brings his own brand of energy and passion to each live performance! Come experience it first-hand at a place near you! CONESTOGA uses no pre-recorded tracks, no MIDI, no drum machines, no bass machines...all music is performed LIVE. Where we come from, people singing (and playing) using pre-recorded instrumental music OF ANY KIND is called KARAOKE. It's just not a live band! |
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