Good for the Soul is so much more than
"Albany, NY’s and the Capital District's
foremost special event and wedding band."
Sue
Vocals, Sax, Flute & Band Leader
Sue Finlayson has been a Professional Musician for over 20 years. She started out as a Lead performer in the National Act Show Band "New Moon". She toured with them throughout the U.S. and to Japan for 14 years. In 1994 she returned home to the Capital District region to start her own band. Her success in forming the regional touring group "Hidden Agenda" lead them all across New York State and to Atlantic City. Next, she became interested in focusing on the local music scene. Her development of the group "Good for the Soul" has made them a well-known leader at Capital Region clubs and special events.
Sue has recorded @ Power Play Studios in NYC and had the honor of having her original material super mixed by engineer Jeff Lord Algae ( Steve Winwood Higher Love album). Her original music performances included debuts @ The Tunnel, The Limelight, Club 1018, and the Palladium. Sue also gigs with 'Uptown' (Steven Scott Orchestras) in the city when she's not performing w/ GFTS.
Katrina Marie
Vocals & Percussion
Katrina Marie has performed with national acts for Radio Disney, and was a Semi-Finalist on Season 2 of the hit Fox TV show American Idol. Katrina has toured nationally on the “You Gotta Believe” Tour in which the tour's music video was premiered at the New York State Museum 2006 Independent Film Festival.
As a soloist, she recorded a self-titled EP at Cotton Hill Studios in Albany, NY and has also been featured on local TV coverage including CR6 and FOX News.
Alan
Vocals & Trumpet
Alan Saunders also spent many years as a road musician. He toured with his bands ‘Final Take’ and ‘Topspin’ for more than 10 years before settling back in his hometown area of Albany, NY.
Although he and Sue had known each other for years, they finally joined forces in 1994 when they formed ‘Hidden Agenda’. That band eventually morphed into ‘Good for The Soul'!
Moses
Vocals & Keyboards
Moses Sampson Studied ethnomusicology at Skidmore College in Saratoga, NY. He played in local bands in the early 70's including 'The Hydro-Electrics' and was invited to play in the 1977 Berlin Jazz Festival in Berlin Germany which included the likes of Jazz legends Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Sheila E, John Scofield, Freddie Hubbard and Stanley Turrentine just to name a few.
Since then, he has toured with the R&B Group, 'The Persuaders' (thin line between love & hate... some Guys have all the luck). Moses has also played on studio sessions with The Gap Band and guitarist Rio Kawasaki of NYC.
Mike
Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Mike Derrico was born into a very musical family. His father Pete was a professional musician and passed this gift down to his son. In fact, when Pete was asked what Mike's first word was, he insists that it was "Guitar".
Mike has studied and performed internationally. He has played on numerous jingles and soundtracks. When asked about other's who have influenced or guided his musical journey, Mike says that in regards to guitar, there are two people who come to mind. Gary "The Shark" Howard (Gary co-wrote the hit "The Bud That Killed Elvis") has helped Mike with his tone and his live rig set-up. Mike says "Gary is a monster player. And his blues licks are 'da bomb'".
Mike also studied intensively with Ron "3-fret" Paone. Mike was the only guitar student that 3-fret accepted. His 3-fret method has helped Mike with his technique, phrasing and composition. Unfortunately, Ron is no longer teaching and has pursued another career. Mike continues to teach his "3-fret method" privately and is really enjoying playing with Good for the Soul! "All of my efforts are paying off".
Tom
Bass Guitar
Tom Perozzi played bass and wrote songs for the national jamband, Ominous Seapods. In that time they continuously toured North America playing such notable venues as Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, the Wetlands Preserve in NYC, and the House of Blues in LA, Boston and Chicago as well countless large outdoor festivals.
After the Seapods called it quits, Tom settled in Albany and joined forces with several bands including the Lo Faber band, Raisinhead, and finally, Good For The Soul. He also performs and writes music for the Pittsburgh based modern dance company, Attack Theatre, which he has toured with through Japan, Germany and Indonesia.
Joey
Drums & Percussion
Joey Pucci, besides playing in numerous acts and casino shows; has toured several years with the world famous Jordanaires (the vocal group behind Elvis Presley), Patsy Cline, Roy Orbinson, Ricky Nelson and many others.
Joey has also been house drummer at the Gatlin Brother Theater in South Carolina, The Tropicana Casino, The Clarage Casino, and the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. Joey has many rock and roll credits including Robbie Kreeger (of The Door's) and the Georgia Satellites.
Joey provides the groove and very solid back beat for 'Good for the Soul'.
Good for the Soul invites you, to invite them to your wedding
or special event in Albany, New York, Saratoga and New England.
Good for the Soul may just be Good for YOU!
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