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Meet The Band
The band is no longer together and is no longer accepting dates. If you're a former corporate client and looking to book Carousel for a date, please click HERE to send me an email and I'll help arrange a referral for you.
Carousel is a six piece band consisting of a Vocalist/Master of Ceremonies, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sax and a Keyboardist who also plays flute. Our musicians are also great vocalists and our varied range of styles allows us to cover almost every type of music. We've provided some background information about each member of the band:
Lead Guitar & Lead Vocals
By day a recording engineer and music producer, Joe is owner and operator of a prominent local studio called UltraSound Productions. With an ear for melody Joe is frequently called on to play a variety of instruments including bass, drums and keyboards as well as arranging string parts and vocal harmonies. Now in his position as Carousel's Guitarist and male vocalist, Joe loves to perform. "Singing and playing live with Carousel is great" says Joe. "I love the variety - we can play anything from the 1940's to the latest hits!". Joe also runs the sound system and is in charge of making sure the band sounds just right for your dining and dancing pleasure.
photo: David Schakett
Keyboards, Lead Vocals & Flute
Born and raised "around here," Gabrielle Heath began her music career dreaming of gigs at Carnegie Hall. After graduating from Walpole High School, she attended Oberlin Conservatory of Music in northeast Ohio. Gabby returned to the East Coast and became the keyboardist/lead female vocalist for the rock band "Black Cat Bone". This was quite a victory for Heath... she was actually a ROCK STAR!
In a familiar tale, the euphoria soon faded. As fun as it was rehearsing twice a week with no gigs, Gabby needed more. After discovering The Mighty Carousel Band, "The Gabster" realized that she would need to learn much cooler songs to succeed in this dog-eat-dog world that is music. Gabrielle Heath has seen the light. She now brings her talents as a keyboardist (excellent at ceremonies & cocktail hours!), vocalist and flautist to Carousel, giving us a smooth vocal mix and an authentic, rich sound.
photo: Grenier Studio, Hyannis MA
Bass Guitar & Lead Vocals
Boston born "Joe Bags" is the third Joe in the Carousel line up. Joe's first gig was at age eleven singing and playing bass for his own 6th grade dance; it was just the beginning of a successful professional career.
A self-taught musician and singer, Joe plays and sings a wide variety of styles including, rock, jazz, funk, and rhythm and blues. He has performed with some of the areas top show and nightclub acts including "Al Valentino and The Playmates," "Aquarius" and "Higher Ground".
Joe has also been fortunate enough to play bass for such artists as Ingrid Croce (wife and song writing partner of the late Jim Croce) and John Poucette-Dart (The Poucette-Dart Band.) Throughout his career, Joe has also been involved in many projects both original and commercial with Carousel drummer Joe Donahue, such as the high energy rock band "Wheels" and the classic rock and original band "Decade." These two "Joes" have years of experience providing a strong and solid rhythm section. Together again in Carousel, they are the driving force of the band.
photo: David Schakett
Tenor Sax
As the Saxman for Carousel, Steve brings a sweet, soulful sound that has made him one of the most sought after sax players in Boston. Prior to joining Carousel, Steve spent 5 years with the Motown/Soul band Generation Gap. Having Steve in Carousel has proven to be a great fit for the band. Says Steve, "The professionalism and musicianship found in Carousel are of the highest quality..... but most of all we know how to get the crowd going and have real good time!"
photo: Grenier Studio, Hyannis MA
Drummer, DJ & Bandleader
Since the band's inception in 1990, Joe has been the backbone of Carousel as both the drummer and bandleader. Starting at an early age, he first performed publicly while in Jr. High School. Joe's musical history include stints as a drummer with many of Boston's best function and nightclub bands, including the "Class of '66", "Roundabout", and "Decade". He also provides a DJ service, both as part of Carousel's performance and independently of the band. Joe's motto is "total quality at every party" and that philosophy is reflected in his attention to detail as both drummer and band manager.
photo: David Schakett