About Us
Matt Adkins / lead vocals
A multi-instrumental musician, writer and vocalist , has been singing and playing in bands since he was 14 . Most notably known for his writing and vocal performance on the 2010 Antithesis album, Dreaming Reality , and former Bassist for the Four Horsemen Metallica tribute . Matt has also written some lyrics and melodies for Dark Arena …
Matt prefers to perform different styles of metal, but is also influenced by every genre of Rock n roll , blues and country music .
Alan Marcus / lead guitars
Born into music, has been pursuing a lifelong career with the guitar. The road traveled has taken him around the United States several times over and in numerous countries. Taught lessons to esteemed musicians and has built or worked on the guitars of prominent musicians the world over.
Neil Hamilton/ keyboards and vocals
Neil Hamilton has played piano and keyboards since age 5. He also sings and is classically trained and has studied Jazz. Neil prefers Yamaha and Korg Keyboards. Neil has been playing live since the 8th grade. Some bands include, The Sickness, Retroactive, Angered Orchestra, Heart & Soul A Tribute To Huey Lewis.
Chuck Robbins / Drums and vocals
Chuck has been a staple in the NE Ohio rock scene since 1979. He’s a veteran of countless festivals, theaters and venues across many states east of the Mississippi. He’s toured abroad with bands in countries such as Korea. Playing drums for many bands like FMA, Alester Wild , The Hellfire Club Sunset Riot and Motley Crue tribute ”Theatre of Crue”. His great timing and thunderous drumming along with John’s bass are the rock that holds down Slow and Easy.
John Burlingame / bass and vocals
Johnny has been performing in bands before he even had a driver’s license. In the 80’s and early 90’s, he played in well known Akron/Cleveland bands such as; Rattle Bratt, Bad Madam, Tame, Kidd Wicked and Gravity Tank. 20 years later in 2010, he was pulled out of rock n roll retirement, by former Tame Bandmate Stormin Norman and they created the popular cover band, Raised on Rock. They had a successful 10 year run prior to the pandemic. Itching to get back out playing, he gladly accepted the position as bassist for Slow and Easy. Johnny is a solid bassist and singer. He provides stellar harmonies which give the band the full sound which Whitesnake is known for.
Dave Hershey / lead guitars and vocals
Dave is former lead guitarist for Ohio’s legendary rock band “The GODZ” and has written and recorded many solo works. He’s toured with many tribute acts such as Strutter a KISS tribute. Theatre of Pain and many others. He’s a multi-instrumentalist and records all instruments on his recordings. Dave is also a talented studio\live engineer and has ran sound for over 50 National acts such as LA Guns and Jackyl and Buck Cherry.