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Wayne Sabosto -

Drums & Vocals

Wayne remembers practicing with his sister's band many years ago in the basement of his dad's house ... while the cops banged on the front door. But it all really started with taking drum lessons at a young age, performing with the school band and playing different social events around his home town. Over the years Wayne has become a drumming fixture on the NY circuit; touring and recording with acts like Mazarin, Fantastic-A Tribute to Elton John, and Chris Pati & Bluefire. He also taught for 10 years at the Long Island Drum Center while playing countless recording sessions. Before taking a 10-month hiatus from the band, Wayne had been Denice's drummer for 8 years. The group is glad he's back ... even if the cops are still banging on the front door.

MEET THE DENICE GIVEN BAND

Phone: (631) 331-9840 - Email: DeniceGiven@msn.com - Write: P.O. Box 824 Port Jefferson, NY 11777

Conrad Taylor -

Guitar & Vocals

Connie has been playing professionally for over 24 years. His ability to sing and play guitar and keyboards has made him one of the busiest working musicians in New York. (He is a walking encyclopedia of tunes.) He's recorded and toured with Genya Ravan, Caroline Mas, and Ronnie Spector. In 1978 Connie was a Quarter Finalist in the American Song Festival and two of his songs were used in the 1985 movie No Big Deal. He is currently working on a Christmas album of original music ... and has a cat named Freedo.

Greg Werner -

Bass guitar & Vocals

Greg, originally from Norfolk, Virginia, began playing cello and bass at an early age. At 19 he was performing with the Fordham University choir at such prestigious venues as New York's Lincoln Center. Soon after he embarked on an ambitious career as a member of many recording and show bands. One of these bands, Summerland, performed at the Olympic Village in Montreal during the 1976 Summer Games. Two years later Greg was on the road as a member of Little Anthony's (of the Imperials fame) backup band. Starting later that year, he began touring and recording with Twice Is Nice, a band managed by Harry Wayne Casey (K.C. of K.C. & The Sunshine Band). Their remake of "Get Ready" hit #19 on the dance charts. For the next two decades Greg kept busy with original bands and club date bands. He has also performed on radio spots, TV soundtracks and numerous albums. When he isn't teaching music, Greg likes to drive the other members of the band crazy with spontaneous renditions of classical music.

Denice Given - Vocals

Even though it's called The Denice Given Band, Denice is the newcomer to the music biz. Although she's been singing & hamming it up since before grade school, her singing career really began in 1983. Music became full time during the mid 90's when she began to manage & promote the band and book all the gigs herself. Denice gives credit for her success to her band members and voice coach Karen Sussman of The Professional Voice Care Center (for her vocal stamina). Denice can also be heard on TV & radio jingles (like "See Seamen's First") and has unofficially become Long Island's "Queen of the Star Spangled Banner." With her outgoing personality and dynamic voice, Denice is always well-received by audiences of all ages and musical tastes. She enjoys spending time with her husband Don and their 2 cats. When she's feeling brave, she can be spotted on their sailboat ... usually screaming as the boat heels.

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