Walt O'Brien (Guitar, Vocal, Harmonica, Tambourine):
As a founding member, Walt brings the heart & soul to Inside Out. His vocal renditions range from soft ballads to powerful rock 'n roll classics. Included in his arsenal, is his ability to play
rhythmic passages to searing guitar solos in the tradition of the former guitar greats! Walt's former endeavors include The Avengers and The Chester Field Kings to name a few. Walt's propensity to render the classic rock hits with freshness and fervor carries over to the entire band. Entertaining and authentic while maintaining originality best describes Walt's performances.
Dave Drum (Drums, Vocal, Sarcasm):
(yeah, he's heard 'em all) has been playing the upstate NY clubs for the last twenty years. After completing three years of touring the east coast and Canada, he settled into the Upstate New York scene. Sharing the stage with talents such as: Jerry Lee Lewis, James Cotton, Leslie West, Mick Ronson (David Bowie), and Savoy Brown gave Dave a special perspective on his music. His unique style of rhythm & blues, Motown, Pop and rock drumming, allows him to carry out the assorted music genres performed by the group. Dave's dynamic yet sensitive playing style is the perfect blend to the melodic passages and driving rhythms performed by I.O.
Don Stuhler ( Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar and yes, he's back with really BAD JOKES!!):
Don (Paul) is back in the Inside Out line up, but this time playing his first love....The Bass. He's the perfect complement to the Inside Out sound. His love of the British Invasion and command of the music and vocals blend perfectly. Whether it's a rockin' number or a melodic ballad you can count on Don for a tasteful rendition in the true spirit of the original composition. Welcome Back!!
Ted Perkins (Bass Guitar, vocals)
Ted has worked the Rochester music scene for 30 years (he must have started when he was 8!) with groups like The Ravens,The Swingset (with Walt...yeah they're old), Nik and the Nice Guys and The Boss Street Band. As a huge fan of both British and American 60's groups Ted feels very fortunate to have opened for many of his favorite national acts including Jan & Dean, The Grass Roots (Creed Bratton), Peter Noone, and the Bangles as well as backing up the legendary Chuck Berry*,
*It was reported that Chuck never made eye contact with Ted and only muttered "don't step on me man" In Chuck Speak this meant - "turn down" and "this ain't your show white boy"! Sources say that Ted still has panic attacks every time he hears "My Dingaling"
