KEN SANDLER

Rhythm Guitar and Vocals

 “I picked up my first guitar at age five and I’ve been playing ever since.  I’ll never forget that night watching the appearance Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in my living room on my family’s little black and white TV.  I could hardly contain my excitement.  The Beatles have had a huge influence on me as a guitarist and singer.  I’ve been playing and singing these songs most of my life.  Since that Ed Sullivan show, I’ve wanted to be in a band playing Beatles music.  Playing in a Beatles band and re-creating this great music continues to be a lifelong passion for me.”

Photo by Genna Sandler

JOHN HABERSTRÖH

Bass Guitar, Vocals, Beatles Trivia, and MC

Along with being the band’s bassist, and singer, John Haberstroh is a walking Beatles encyclopedia.  Audiences love his interaction with heavy duty Beatles Trivia and slide show!

“My first exposure to the Beatles was in 1964 during the Invasion.  I was aware of the I Want to Hold Your Hand and She Loves You hits, but then life intruded and for some odd reason I zoned out on the Beatles until 1969.  In the meantime, I started trombone lessons in 5^th grade and remained on lessons for 5 years getting a solid background in F clef and general music theory.  The summer of 1969 rolled around.  It was a mid-August afternoon and my buddy played this song and I made him play it two more times. I was shocked.  “What was that!?”  I finally asked.  He said “Eleanor Rigby.”  His brother then played Sgt. Pepper and that was it, I turned into a Beatlmaniac on the spot.  Depending on what author you read, this was about the time Lennon quit and the Beatles folded.  I began playing a cheap 6 string at the time and by 1973, I bought my first cheap bass guitar since I really wanted to play was bass and began teaching myself.  I continued with the 6 string and took it from there.  I played in dozens of bands throughout the years and even found time to become a chiropractor in 1983 Boston Spine Clinics).  I also have recorded a number of original songs over the years, one of which was a number one hit in several countries called "Pride."  It is a reggae piece.  I had started collecting bass guitars including my vintage Hofner that I picked up in 1974.  In 1989 I moved to Boston and eventually made my way into BeatleTracks together with my guitars, amps and the still exciting thrill and magic of listening to and playing Beatles music.”

BRIAN PIKE

Lead Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals

Brian Pike brings an unmatched excellence to Beatles lead guitar performing George Harrison’s riffs to a tee.  He also plays great harmonica and keyboards.  Audiences delight at the live harmonica in Love Me Do.

We call him “George”

Bill’s Photos by Jen Myers

BILL BETZ

Drums and Percussion

Bill Betz expertly brings Ringo’s drumming style to BeatleTracks.

Bill has been playing drums since grade school.  He has been playing in bands of various styles since the 60’s and has been a Beatles fan since the early days.  Bill studied percussion at Ithaca College and is interested in a wide range of musical styles.  He loves Ringo’s minimalist approach and strives to present the same level of intelligent backbeat and fills to the BeatleTracks song list. “Ringo’s playing is so natural and unforced.  He makes an essential contribution to each song’s structure and feel.”  Bill enjoys playing with BeatleTracks and looks forward to sharing this music with as many Beatles fans as possible.

Photo by Genna Sandler

CAROLINE KILLOH

Keyboards and Vocals

“Growing up in a very musical household set the foundation for my lifelong obsession with playing piano.  As a teen, I got the bug to play rock and roll and haven’t really turned back since.  My earliest Beatles memory is at about age 8 singing the backup part to Help! with my friend Chrissy while she sang lead on a drive up to a family vacation.  My father bought me a Paul McCartney piano book, which I wore out in high school.  Why they don’t make those books spiral bound I’ll never figure out!  I’ve been playing in bands since 1985.  What amazes me about the Beatles is their broad range of style, which makes playing keyboards really interesting.  My favorite material is that which includes Billy Preston on the keys because I feel he added so much to the Beatles’ recordings.  My dream is to have a studio space large enough to house all of my analog keyboards including my Hammond Colonnade, 1975 Rhodes Mark I Stage 73, and my someday inherited Steinway baby grand!”

VINCE CAVASENO

Vocals, Guitar and Keyboard

“I started singing on the streets in Queens, NY…wherever we could find a good echo. Beside the doo-wop groups of the ‘50s, my earliest influences were Elvis and Duane Eddy. When the Beatles arrived in America, I knew it was a whole new game. I’m sometimes accused of being a fan of only one group—and that’s not far from the truth. I’m thrilled to have found a group of like-minded individuals who cherish and preserve the sound of the Fab Four. Their melodies and harmonies continue to turn me on and I delight in our ability to recreate them. I’m always asked the time-worn question: who’s your favorite Beatle. My answer: they all are”