Chuck
"The Bassis of all Things"
Oskvarek
Bass and Vocals
Born in Chicago. Chuck has an extensive musical background, beginning at the tender age of five.
Has performed with more than 12 different bands, groups, orchestras in all areas/styles
of music. Musician and Drum Major of the award winning St. Rita H. S. Marching Mustangs.
Owns copyright of classical piano piece (written and composed: 1972) called "Midnight Love".
Some of Chuck’s favorite musicians/groups are Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears,
The Doors, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Stan Getz, Diana Krall, Michael Buble’,
David Sanborn, Astrud Gilberto and Bix Biederbeck. Chuck’s philosophical comment is:
"anyone can communicate with all people through the wonderful language of music".
G. J. Oskvarek
Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Born and raised on the Southside of
Chicago. Musician and Drum Major for the award winning St. Rita
H.S. Marching Mustangs. Four year saxophonist for the St. Rita
H. S. Jazz Band and recipient of the U.S. Marine Award of
Musical Excellence. Founding member and Drum Major for the Pipes
and Drums of the Chicago Police Department. After a serious
injury and multiple surgeries, Glenn began his journey back as a
blues saxophonist. With the help of the members of Reprieve
Blues Band,
Glenn’s musical soul has been revived. Glenn has guest appeared
with Chicago blues artists such as the Mike Wheeler Band and the Linsey Alexander Band.
Vic "Twiggs" Oskvarek
Guitar & Vocals
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. A true blues musician with outstanding improvisational
skills and driving rhythmic solidity. Vic’s musical influences are Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Etta James, Eric Clapton and
Ronnie Baker Brooks. Hard to believe, but this boy is a CRNA
(Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists). Outside of music &
work, Vic is a passionate bass fisherman and avid golfer.
Matthew "The Kid" McGeever
Drums
Born in Chicago. Matt has been playing the drums since the 5th grade and received his first drum kit for his 12th birthday. Another four year member of the award winning St. Rita H. S. Marching Mustangs and Jazz Band. Recipient of the Louie Armstrong Jazz Musician Award. Matt is currently attending St. Xavier University and performing as a drummer in their Jazz Band. Matt’s youthful energy and skill has energized our band, laying down a potent backbeat. Influences are Fred Below, Gianni Insalata and Neil Peart.
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