We Are...     

 

Janet Santoro, Lead Vocalist, Keyboards With a hint of Linda Ronstadt, and a pinch of Bonnie Raitt, her voice is pure silky blues.  Wowing audiences over a 20-year pro-touring career with Teaze and Primetime, Janet"s voice has carried her from the ballrooms of Cambridge to the clubs of Greenwich Village. As reviewed in Recording magazine.."Janet has an excellent voice, Sultry and sexy ."  Marty Peters.

Truly a voice to be enjoyed by all.  

   

Rob Santoro, Bass Guitar, 5-String bass specialist, Rob Santoro"s description is completed in just two words: funk and rhythm. An amazing natural on bass, he thumps and runs.  For 25 years he has been blasting his way through clubs and dance halls thrilling people with his performance.  Not to be overlooked is a stint at the Capitol Theatre in New York as well as national recognition in the November 2004 and April 2005 issues of Recording Magazine which featured Rob and his accomplishments at his recording studio, Blue Bass Productions in Milford, Connecticut.

 

Guest artists:

Bill Barrett-Guitar..one of the most gifted players I have encountered, his rhythms and choice of notes are unequalled. Bill and I go back many years he was with us in Teaze and Primetime..it's a real joy to have Bill back aboard. 

 

Paul Gabriel- Guitar ..Paul is a blues guitar Master...he was just recognized in the semi finals down in Memphis for his CD entitled Shuffle The Deck with his Blues band, he and Bill also artfully complement each other in The Mojomatics.

 

Kevin Ryan- Guitar..Kevin is a Berkely graduate, and  an excellent guitarist with a great ear.  When he isn't performing with 5 Below Kevin keeps himself busy with teaching well as being in the pit performing in musicals throughout New England, we are excited to have him onboard.

 

 

Rick Quintanal , Drums- Rick was with the popular band and recording artists Malo (Santana's brother) he is a freelance artist and fills in @The Silvermine Tavern for many acts ,as well as a drum instructor.

 

Ralph Onofrio-Drums, Ralph has been with us for Teaze and Primetime...he now sits in for Funkestra, The Downshift Band and other local artists, he is a consummate professional and always gets the job done.