Josh Thompson – Guitar & Vocals
Bio Coming Soon.
The Musicians
Josh
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John
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Rob
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Jeremy
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David
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Marcy
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Chris
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Meet the Players
John Bingham – Organ & Synth
John Bigham, son of world-renowned jazz pianist Eddie Francis Bigham, carries a rich musical legacy into his own dynamic career. Drawing inspiration from funk, boogie, blues, and jazz, John’s keyboard style is both soulful and electrifying. He toured for over two decades with Chubby Checkers and has been a key contributor to bands such as Diamond Eyed Jack, Swamp Ash, and the Mighty River Band. Currently, he brings his signature groove to the keyboard section of the Wheel’s On Fire Band, continuing a lifelong journey of musical expression.
Rob Primrose – Piano
Rob Primrose is a veteran pianist with a rich background in ragtime, boogie-woogie, blues and rock. Active professionally through the 1990s and early 2000s, he was a core member of bands including Dead Flowers, N’cino Rain, Krypton City Blues, and the acoustic Rob and Michelle Duo with vocalist Michelle Mikus. His rhythmic drive and stylistic versatility complement the duel keyboard section of the Wheel’s On Fire Band.
Jeremy Pierce – Bass
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David Devonshire – Drums & Vocals
Bio Coming Soon.
Marcy Thompson – Backing Vocals
Marcy brings vocal harmonies to the table to round out the sound of Wheels of Fire. She is also a long time member of Fast Eddie Jam Band, Mighty River Band, Thompson Light & Sound Co as well as been a part of duos & trios around Central Pa. She lives for the connection to the audience when everyone comes together for that one...magical...moment.
Chris Hynum – Saxophone
Chris Hynum has been playing professionally in the Central PA area for 35 years. Chris cut his teeth playing jazz, gradually progressing to soul, rock, blues and even country. His influences reflect these experieces as evidenced by his passion for saxophonists John Coltrane and Branford Marsalis and band influences like The Allman Brothers, Tower of Power, and of course The Band
The Last Waltz - Recreated - The Englewood, Hershey PA - Guest Stars
Bob Dylan - Mike Banks
Eric Clapton - Corty Byron
Ronnie Wood - Pete Netznik Muddy Waters - Jimmy Blue
Neil Young - Jesse Eisenbise
Dr. John & Paul Butterfield - Nate Myers
Neil Diamond & Van Morrison - Chris Santana
Joni Mitchell - Sarah Fiore
Mavis Staples - Marcy Thompson
Ronnie Hawkins & Pop Staples - Aaron Daniel Gaul
Emilou Harris - Jenn Hara
Pinetop Perkins - Fred Pellegrini
Ringo Starr - Jim Aguzzi
Bill Graham/MC - Travis Bossler
Horns- Chris Hynum, Jason Mescia & Chris Santanna
Theme Music and additional acoustic instruments will be arranged and performed by-Martin Gangl