Kenny Bender 2002

Bob Conforti 2001

Vince Clark 2000

Dan Gorski 1999

John Ruf 1998

Matt Kern 1997

Essentials:

Instrument: Tenor Sax

Joined the Band: May, 1992

Musical Hero: Boots Randolph



Most Embarrassing Outcast Moment:

"One time I couldn't find parking and I ended up being late for one of 'dem ritzy weddings downtown. I was so verklemped that I wasn't paying attention when I came in and I walked right into the Father-Daughter Dance. Boy, that sure was embarrassing!"

When I'm not playing tenor. . :

"I love to whip up my famous Peach Cobbler for the boys in the band"

Essentials:

Instrument: Drums

Joined the Band: March, 2000

Musical Hero: Boy George. Talented and sexy!

Most Embarrassing Outcast Moment:

"One time my drums, black clothes and car keys were all hijacked by a hot blooded Panamanian babe who kept chanting "Do my hair! Do my hair!" I refused because my "hair-doing" days are behind me. It got me in a heap of trouble. I almost missed the gig! Boy, that sure was embarrassing!"

When I'm not playing drums. . :

I like to play Star Commander with my friend Jo-Jo the Happy Bear. Beam me up, Jo-Jo, beam me UP!"

Essentials:

Instrument: Trombone, Vocalist

Joined the Band: June, 1981

Musical Hero: Michael Bolton

Most Embarrassing Outcast Moment:

Once, while performing the classic ballad "Only You", I completely forgot the words and tried to fake it. I almost got away with it, until I sang "..only you can fill my heart with pain". Boy, that sure was embarrassing!

When I'm not playing trombone or singing. . :

I investigate hair restoration techniques

Essentials:

Instrument: Trumpet

Joined the Band: June, 1990

Musical Hero: Joe Rossi

Most Embarrassing Outcast Moment:

"After a recent performance, this guy came up to the stage and kept calling for an encore. Having consumed an abnormally large number of Gin Rickeys, I replied in a very non-PC way. I thought I was talking under my breath. I was wrong. I'd like to divulge in greater detail, but it was just too offensive.

Solly. I mean, sorry. Boy, that sure was embarrassing!"

When I'm not playing trumpet. . :

I fetch coffee for that fat guy on NBC's "King of Queens". No - really - I do.

Essentials:

Instrument: Alto Sax, Clarinet, Emcee

Joined the Band: July, 1981

Musical Hero: Kenny G (Duh!)

Most Embarrassing Outcast Moment:

"Once the band played a reception for Ms. America, and I forgot to tell the saxophones, so we had to play a five hour gig with 1 alto, 1 tenor and 1 bari sax. Boy, that sure was embarrassing!"

When I'm not playing sax. . . One word - tattoos

Essentials:

Instrument: Drums

Joined the Band: April, 1994

Musical Hero: Drummer from "A Flock of Seagulls"

Most Embarrassing Outcast Moment:

"Once I left all my Outcast music sitting on a stage at an outdoor festival. Luckily, someone turned it in a week later. Boy, that sure was embarrassing!"

When I'm not playing drums. . .

I like to dress up and play sailor.