Meet The Band
Joe Galante
JOE says:
I have always played music. It is an essential part of who I am.
My style is Classic Rock Nouveau. I enjoy screaming electric guitars as well as the sound of solo acoustic music. I am a singer/songwriter, musician and producer.
My music interests are varied. The guitarists range from Wes Montgomery to Eddie Van Halen. I enjoy all genres of music from Classical to Jazz, Country to Soft Rock, Metal to Classic Rock and Rap. Vocalists I admire Range from Frank Sinatra to The Beatles, from Linda Ronstadt to Steven Tyler. Band wise it is everything from The Animals to ZZ Top.
I don't like things that are too polished or trying to be perfect. I like everything a little rough around the edges. Music should Be felt as much as it is heard. If the medium is the message, then music is mine.
Joe plays lead and rhythm guitar and vocals.
Lee Miaorano
LEE says:
Like so many kids of my age, February 9, 1964 was an epiphany. Seeing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan show opened my eyes to a new world. Not long after that, I had a guitar and began my lifelong love of music. Since then I've played guitar and bass in many bands over the years, ranging from Punk to Jazz, although Blues and Rock are the genres that I relate strongest to.
Lee plays bass guitar and vocals.
Sal Miaorano
Sal says:
I consider myself the quintessential basement guitar player. I purchased my first acoustic guitar and a couple of songbooks in the early 70s after graduating from college and started my musical journey. I took lessons off and on as time permitted and began playing with friends. As I approached retirement I decided to get serious and started lessons again and that remains part of my regular routine today.
Music has always been a part of my life. I grew up in the 60s mainly listening to Rock and Roll, Country Rock, Rockabilly and the Blues. Some of my favorite bands were The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Band and The Grateful Dead. I was inspired by Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, George Harrison, B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Jerry Garcia. Their skills and technique are my inspiration.
I think playing guitar is a continuous learning experience. Learning a new technique or a new song is very satisfying. Playing in a band is very different from the basement. It's much more exciting and pushes my boundaries. I look forward to many more musical experiences.
Sal plays Lead/Rhythm guitar and vocals.
Ronny Butler
Ronny joined RVM in late 2023. Like many of his age, Ronny was drawn to music after seeing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan show. Choosing the drums led to drum lessons and enrolling in band classes while he was in school. After high school Ronny dropped out of playing music, as life and family became more important. In the 80s he decided to return to playing drums and found friends to play with. Ronny has played Christian Rock, Classic Rock and Country.
Ronny plays drums.