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| HOTWIRED is a group of four seasoned musicians who perform high-energy renditions of classic rock 'n roll favorites from the sixties, seventies, eighties, and nineties. The musical product is enhanced by a professional presentation and stage presence that often includes humor, trivia contests, and audience participation. The band is based in Connecticut. Combined they have over 100 years of musical experience. The members have diverse musical backgrounds. | |
| Eric Majewski of Guilford, CT is one of the group's lead vocalists and plays lead/rhythm guitar. Eric has played in numerous local bands since the 1970's ranging from 50's to country to southern rock to classic rock. His influences come from many different artists including Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and .38 Special |  |
 | Warren McGuire of Shelton, CT also plays guitar and shares vocalist duties. He has played in a number of local bands varying from a fifties "greaser" band to a "guitar hero" tribute band. Some of his favorite artists include Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Jeff Beck. |
| Mike Van Der Maelen of Madison, CT is the latest addition to the Hotwired band. Mike started playing drums as a child…banging on pots and pans. After high school, Mike joined the Air Force and played drums for numerous bands both domestically as well as overseas. After the military Mike started playing jazz and big band music and developed his style under the tutelage of Ed Soph, Nick Forte and Bernard Purdie. Mike has played jazz, big band, country, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. Mike is a drummer well versed in many styles who likes to keep it simple, lay down the groove and keep people dancing; Mike’s many influences include Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, Max Weinberg, Kenny Aronoff and any and all masters of “the Big Beat.” |  |
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Tony Curcio originally from Long Island, NY now makes his home in Naugatuck, CT. Tony has been singing and playing bass and acoustic guitar for over thirty years. He grew up on the New York Club circuit and has continually adapted his musical style to reflect the popular culture of the times. Throughout his musical career, he has played a variety of music from the fifties, disco, rock, to top 40. In addition he is the owner of his own disc jockey company and provides entertainment for all occasions. |