Tommy Brunett is a singer, songwriter, showman, and co-founder of Hoochenanny, whose larger-than-life presence has made him a staple of the rock-and-roll scene. Fronting the Tommy Brunett Band, he has shared stages with acts like ZZ Top, Cracker, Marshall Tucker, and Kellie Pickler, and has performed everywhere from local venues to national platforms, including the Today Show and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He also spent time as the touring guitarist for Modern English, bringing his energy to audiences around the world.
Beyond the stage, Tommy is the founder of Iron Smoke Distillery and the creative force behind its bold branding, along with Rattlesnake Rosie’s. A seasoned marketing expert, he previously led Universal Buzz Intelligence, working with major brands and artists such as The White Stripes, Sony, MTV, and Disney. He also created Universal Buzz Radio, a nationally syndicated program featuring live performances from artists ranging from Kid Rock to Willie Nelson. Deeply rooted in his community, Tommy supports local nonprofits and youth initiatives while continuing to build a legacy that blends music, entrepreneurship, and passion.
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John Petrucci
Few guitarists have had as profound an impact on progressive rock and metal as John Petrucci. A Grammy Award-winning guitarist, songwriter, producer, and founding member of Dream Theater, Petrucci has spent more than three decades redefining technical guitar playing while helping build one of the world’s most influential progressive metal bands.
Born in Kings Park, New York, Petrucci began playing guitar at age 12 before attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he met bassist John Myung and drummer Mike Portnoy. Together, they formed the foundation of Dream Theater, a band that has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, earned multiple Grammy nominations, and won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for “The Alien.”
Beyond Dream Theater, Petrucci has enjoyed a celebrated solo career with acclaimed instrumental albums including Suspended Animation and Terminal Velocity, while also serving as a longtime member of Joe Satriani’s legendary G3 tours alongside guitar icons including Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Steve Morse, Steve Lukather, Phil Collen, and Uli Jon Roth.
He is also a founding member of the acclaimed instrumental supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment, featuring Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess, and legendary bassist Tony Levin. The band’s three albums have become staples among progressive rock fans around the world.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of his generation, Petrucci has earned countless honors from Guitar World, Guitar Player, Prog Magazine, MusicRadar, Total Guitar, and numerous international publications. His signature Ernie Ball Music Man guitars, Mesa/Boogie amplifiers, DiMarzio pickups, Dunlop accessories, and Neural DSP software have become industry standards for players around the globe.
Outside of music, Petrucci is also known for his successful collaborations beyond the guitar world, including his Nebula beard care line with Captain Fawcett and Rock The Barrel Bourbon, his signature collaboration with Iron Smoke Distillery in Fairport, New York.
Today, Petrucci continues touring worldwide with Dream Theater as the band celebrates its 40th anniversary, while inspiring generations of musicians through his recordings, live performances, and acclaimed John Petrucci’s Guitar Universe workshops.
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Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis is an American singer and musician whose string of chart-topping hits helped define the sound of 1960s pop music. As the frontman of Gary Lewis & The Playboys, he scored a No. 1 hit with “This Diamond Ring” and followed it with a remarkable run of Top 10 singles, including “Count Me In,” “Save Your Heart for Me,” “Everybody Loves a Clown,” “She’s Just My Style,” “Sure Gonna Miss Her” and “Green Grass.” His first seven singles all reached the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, making him the first artist of the 1960s to achieve that milestone.
At the height of the group’s success, Lewis was named Cash Box magazine’s Male Vocalist of the Year in 1965 and made multiple appearances on nationally televised programs, including The Ed Sullivan Show, American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, and The Tonight Show. Throughout his career, he has earned eight gold singles, four gold albums and sold more than 45 million records worldwide.
Today, Lewis continues to perform across the country, celebrating the music that made him one of the era’s most recognizable voices and introducing new generations of fans to the timeless songs that remain staples of classic pop and oldies radio.