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Info About The Band Members |
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Tony Taylor
Lead guitar, Lead and back-up vocals.
Tony was born in Vancouver, Canada. While studying in Miami, Florida, he played in numerous bands in the mid-80s, including Shaker and Obsession. During this time period, Tony and the bands in which he played were instrumental in the emerging pulse of the Miami club scene.
Moving to New York in the early nineties, Tony co-founded the New York-based Lifehouse, with whom he released the album “Fuse” and toured nationally and throughout Europe.
After settling in California in the late 90s, Tony continued performing in a variety of bands among the assortment of Clubs found throughout the West Coast before returning to Florida in 2004.
Upon returning to Miami, Tony contributed to the success of the Catdaddies as a guitarist and vocalist. Later, he performed beside the legendary guitar player Gonzo Gutsens in The Secret. Shortly after, Tony co-founded and performed with The TaylorStrong Band before joining forces with The Eclipse Band in 2008.
Tony Taylor brings a unique dynamic and professionalism to the show as he contributes to lead and backing vocals as well as his soulful ability as the lead guitarist.
Mark McGreevy
Bass and backup vocals.
Mark has been playing Bass since the age of 14 and has proven to be a solid foundation for the very energetic sound of Eclipse. Since the 1980's Mark has been on the local music scene, playing in such bands as Shaker, The Toys, Electric Lover and The Secret. mark also recorded and toured with signed acts such as Freedom Cage under Z-Records label out of Liverpool England and opening up for acts such as Quiet Riot and Mr. Big.
Marks versatile playing style has become a perfect compliment to Eclipse.
Robert Byrne
Keyboard, Guitar, Lead and Backup Vocals
Robert Byrne was born in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. and moved to Florida with his family during the turbulent late 60’s. While America’s involvement in Vietnam was in question and Apollo was putting a man on the moon, the youth was in rebellion and soaking up the sun & free love of the day. Like many children of that era, Rob was heavily influenced by bands such as “The Beatles” & “The Stones”, who wrote their anthems.
Rob’s musical training began at age 10, and continued through his school years, playing in Jazz Band and Orchestra as well as other ensembles. Though rooted in Classical Music, he was still heavily influenced by Rock-n-Roll, and found an outlet for this in his first band, Impact. He continued to play the club circuit with bands such as “Wolfgang”, the country band “Southern Guns” and “Mystic Blue” before joining Eclipse.
Robert now teaches music at the Kendall Conservatory of Music. When asked what are his future goals when not playing, Rob states, “I’d like to continue teaching and maybe own a music store one day. I’d also like to spend more time in the studio, and record and produce others as well.”
Jamie Burrit
Drums &Vocals
Jamie was born in upstate N.Y. He is the pedigree of a
family of musicians.
Jamie started playing and performing at a very young age.
First learning the drums, He then took to learning the keyboards. Soon after
the keyboards he realized that he had a
very strong vocal ability. While touring in a cover band around the
States Jamie was scouted out and convinced to stay in south Florida in the mid
80's by a original band called "Freedom Cage" who went on to Become
sighed with Z records out of Europe.
Jamie then went on to play with many cover band's through
out the years in south Florida
where he has made home.
Jamie who has played with Kevin and Mark some twenty years
ago has found his way back to playing with them today. Jamie has taken over the
drums for Kevin who now has moved up to fronting the band as the lead singer.
This new line up has proven to be quite an asset to the "ECLIPSE"
live performances.
Kevin Alfinez
Lead Vocals
Kevin Alfinez was born in New York. He moved to Miami, Fl. in 1978 with his family. He began drumming at the ripe age of nine when his father, also an accomplished singer/drummer in bands throughout New York City, introduced him to the world of music.
Kevin began playing in various garage bands throughout his junior high and high school years while also performing in marching and concert bands. He also competed in State competitions and received superior ratings for his drumming techniques.
Barely out of high school, Kevin began touring, playing Rock and Roll on the A Club circuit, while also recording in the studio. You could say that this helped him develop a wild & crazy character while putting on the best live performance night after night.
In 1992 he landed himself a sweet gig playing with RCA/Epic and Sony recording artist Stevie B.
In the 20 years he has been in the music industry Kevin has brought power, musicianship, and vocal ability to all the bands he has been a part of, and puts on a great show while also bringing out the best in his band mates.
When asked what are Kevin's goals in life he states, “To be the best Husband, Father and Musician he can possibly be...because without family, friends and a strong woman to be your foundation, everything else is meaningless.”
Papo Vargas
Timbales & Percussion
Born in San Turce Puerto Rico Papo started playing at the age of 11. Already living in New York City he started playing with various latin bands at the age of 17. Performing in various latin bars during the era of the Fania Allstars he started performing with some of latin music’s biggest names (Hector Lavoe being one of them). In 2006 he moved to Miami after 46 years in New York. He met Kevin Alfinez at a pool party and was invited to come play with Eclipse and the rest as they say is History.
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