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A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac |
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 Donna Lee and Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Throughout her musical career, Donna Lee has performed songs by Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. These songs have held a special place in her repertoire and have always been audience favorites. In her show, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Donna Lee has put together an impressive collection of personal and popular favorites. Donna Lee’s voice adeptly handles the edgy power of Stevie Nicks’ songs yet comfortably slips into the silky nuanced style of Christie McVie.
Male vocals for this show are provided by Kyle Ray. Kyle Ray is a voice student of Donna Lee’s and has just released his first CD. He brings to the stage a winning combination of range, control, youth, power and energy. Kyle Ray is exciting and talented and brings life to the songs of Fleetwood Mac whether singing in duets, lead or harmony vocals.
 The Band: From their earliest recordings, the sound of Fleetwood Mac is defined by the pulsing rhythms laid down by drummer Mick Fleetwood and Bassist John McVie. In this show, these roles are filled by custom drum maker and session drummer Joe Montineri and Berklee College of Music graduate Clark Honeywell. Montineri has gained an international reputation for his drum designs. His clients include Billy Cobham, Sheryl Crow, Don Henley and Phil Collins – to name just a few. He brings a unique ear and a polished percussive feel to this show. Honeywell has performed with jazz, rock and country bands both on stage and in the studio for the past 30 years. The combination of Honeywell and Montineri gives this music a comfortable, locked in feel. The effect is hypnotic.
Multi-talented keyboardist and songwriter, Joe Elliot whose successful music career has spanned over two decades ably fills the keyboard slot for this show. Whether on the road or performing locally Joe has proven his ability to capture an audience with his raw versatility. From his hot licks on the piano to his “get up and dance” solos on his Hammond Organ, Joe will keep you coming back for more. His smooth organ and piano tones compliment the band nicely. He has played in many bands, most recently the Connecticut band The Hornets and with Springfield-based blues-rock icon Janet Ryan.
Rounding out the line-up and filling the slot of guitar virtuoso Lindsey Buckingham is Barry Searle. Barry’s influences span the spectrum of great guitarists from Jeff Beck and the Allman Brothers Band to country quick pick hero Danny Gattin. Barry has worked with Donna Lee for over ten years accompanying her in her Tribute to Patsy Cline show among others and can be heard on her latest studio recordings.
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