ABOUT THE NOR'EASTER BAND
Nor'Easter is a classic rock dance band (NOT a tribute band) booking gigs in the Eastern PA, Upstate New York, and North and Central NJ areas. With a repertoire of classic and dance rock hits from the 60s thru the 90s, Nor'Easter will get you up and dancing. Don't miss our upcoming shows and be sure to book us for your next event!
- THE BAND -
Nor'Easter band was founded in 2015 by a group of experienced musicians who share a passion for classic rock music. Our band members have played in various bands over the years and have come together to create a high-energy, danceable sound that audiences love. We specialize in playing classic rock and dance hits from the 60s thru the 90s, and have a an extensive repertoire. Book us for your next private event, wedding, or corporate function and let us get your guests up and dancing!
James Devine
Lead Vocals
Meet the voice of The Nor'Easter Band, Jim Devine! When not jamming with the crew, Jim likes to go fishing, binge watch classic TV shows and is a rabid autograph collector.
Bill Gramaglia
Drums
Heart beat of the band, Bill Gramaglia, drums has always been a passion since the 1980's. Influenced by Keith Moon of The Who & John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. Bill loves classic rock and listening to all kinds of music. When he's not banging on the skins, Bill enjoys spending quality time with my wife, family & friends.
Ron Sugalski
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Totally dedicated to living his life’s calling to play classic rock & roll music, one of the The Nor’Easter Band’s guitarists, Ron “The Ronner” Sugalski, is an extremely talented and hard driving rhythm guitarist that brings all of his years of experience to the band. As Musical Director, Ron spends most of his waking hours pursuing the band’s explosive creative expression to all of their performances. In his spare time he can be found relaxing and enjoying a quiet life style with his girlfriend Cindy (an avid Nor’Easter groupie and the band’s official artist) and their golden retriever and Band Co-Mascot Tonga.
Adam Lasser
Bass Guitar
Adam has been playing bass guitar in NJ and PA bands for almost 25 years. Adam has performed at all kinds of events. He enjoys playing many musical genres, including classic rock, blues, pop and jazz, but classic rock remains his passion. Adam is an original member of The Noreaster Band going back to 2015.
Ed Train
Keyboards
Ed is a seasoned Hammond organ and keyboard player with decades of experience playing with dozens of bands across various genres including funk, rhythm & blues and rock. He brings a wealth of musical knowledge and versatility to every performance. Known for his ability to fill in the musical holes with exciting and interesting choices, Ed has performed extensively around the New York metropolitan area and Colorado. Now branching out in northeast Pennsylvania, Ed continues to bring his unique sound, energy and sense of humor to local stages.
Dave Trimmer
Lead Guitar
Dave is a skilled pro with over 40 years experience playing guitar. Dave brings a wealth of musical and band experience to our team. He has played with many bands in The Poconos and Lehigh Valley, including Crisis, Misbehaving, Triage, Say It Ain't So, and Harlan Tucker. Dave plays both Gibson Les Pauls as well as Fender guitars, and prefers Marshall amps. Dave thinks music can be magical, and he loves being a part of making that magic happen. "Not much better than when the band is on and rockin'!" Dave says he is a natural-born showoff, and what better way to show off than playing lead guitar. Seriously, just look at his picture. The guitar is literally on fire. Show off!
Tonga
Band Co-Mascot
Tonga is the newest addition to the NorEaster Team. He is a Golden Retriever rescue dog and lives in Gold Key. He loves swimming, playing with toys, and hanging out with his new owners Ron and Cindy. We are so glad he joined our team. We think he looks just great in that Noreaster bandana!
JJ
Band Co-Mascot
JJ is our other band mascot. She is half Old English Sheepdog and half Bernese Mountain Dog. She lives in Dingmans with her owners Adam and Linda. JJ loves chasing squirrels, go exploring in the woods near her house, sniffing out all the wildlife, and hanging around with whoever is around. No shortage of drool with dear JJ! Together with Tonga, they form the band's canine section. JJ resides with Bass Player Adam and his partner Linda.