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JIM MUNSON--LEAD VOCALS, KEYS
"Music was his life, it was not his livelihood. And it made him feel so happy, and it made
him feel so good. And he sang from his heart, and he sang from his soul. He did not know
how well he sang. It just made him whole."--Harry Chapin, from the song "Mr Tanner"
This is Jim's dream project. He's been singing since he was 2, though his earliest known
recording is not until age 5, a powerful rendition of "My Way." Despite his father's
encouragement to be the next Tom Jones, Jerry Vale, or (heavens forbid) Elvis, at 8 years
old, Jim heard "Rich Girl" on the radio, and that was that. Of course, his mom immediately
made him change the station (such vulgarity)! Since that time, he has been a big fan of
Daryl Hall & John Oates' music.
Jim studied viola and voice all through his public school education, even getting to
perform at Lincoln Center at age 12! But when he saw Daryl Hall performing "Art of
Heartbreak" live in concert (on HBO in 1983), he saw the type of musical performance that
he had to be part of.
Jim's been in numerous bands, from Long Island (where he grew up) to Connecticut (where
he currently resides), and everytime had to practically beg the other members just to sneak
in one or two Hall & Oates songs. Happily, he came across Darren Stec about 3 years ago,
an outstanding CT musician who was also a fan of Daryl & John. They finally got to working
together in mid-2005, and this is the fruit of their labor.
"Music was his life, it was not his livelihood. And it made him feel so happy, and it made
him feel so good. And he sang from his heart, and he sang from his soul. He did not know
how well he sang. It just made him whole."--Harry Chapin, from the song "Mr Tanner"
This is Jim's dream project. He's been singing since he was 2, though his earliest known
recording is not until age 5, a powerful rendition of "My Way." Despite his father's
encouragement to be the next Tom Jones, Jerry Vale, or (heavens forbid) Elvis, at 8 years
old, Jim heard "Rich Girl" on the radio, and that was that. Of course, his mom immediately
made him change the station (such vulgarity)! Since that time, he has been a big fan of
Daryl Hall & John Oates' music.
Jim studied viola and voice all through his public school education, even getting to
perform at Lincoln Center at age 12! But when he saw Daryl Hall performing "Art of
Heartbreak" live in concert (on HBO in 1983), he saw the type of musical performance that
he had to be part of.
Jim's been in numerous bands, from Long Island (where he grew up) to Connecticut (where
he currently resides), and everytime had to practically beg the other members just to sneak
in one or two Hall & Oates songs. Happily, he came across Darren Stec about 3 years ago,
an outstanding CT musician who was also a fan of Daryl & John. They finally got to working
together in mid-2005, and this is the fruit of their labor.
DARREN J. STEC--KEYS/SAX/FLUTE/GUITAR/VOCALS
Darren saw early in life that musicians get the girls, and wanted in on some of that action.
He started out in school playing flute. He soon found out that other kids loved to beat the
living tar out of a boy flute player. Darren quickly turned to alto and tenor sax - he could
still get chicks and not get beat up...yet he wanted more.
Darren has also been in some spectacular bands like Funky Espresso and Tyrone
Shoelaces that spectacularly almost made it and spectacularly failed and broke up.
He is a middle school music teacher in Stamford, CT. Although he has developed a
tremendous coffee habit and reads the Boston Globe and New York Times everyday, not
much has changed since Darren was eleven years old. He still tells dirty jokes, he still can't
wait until baseball spring training and he's STILL playing "One On One" - but his wife won't
let him take any more phone numbers!
His wife, Heather, is currently in love with Daryl Hall, but still thinks John Oates is the most
underrated musician ever.
Darren's favorite H&O song: I Can't Go For That
Heather's favorite H&O song: I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) - See? She always has to
correct him!
Darren saw early in life that musicians get the girls, and wanted in on some of that action.
He started out in school playing flute. He soon found out that other kids loved to beat the
living tar out of a boy flute player. Darren quickly turned to alto and tenor sax - he could
still get chicks and not get beat up...yet he wanted more.
Darren has also been in some spectacular bands like Funky Espresso and Tyrone
Shoelaces that spectacularly almost made it and spectacularly failed and broke up.
He is a middle school music teacher in Stamford, CT. Although he has developed a
tremendous coffee habit and reads the Boston Globe and New York Times everyday, not
much has changed since Darren was eleven years old. He still tells dirty jokes, he still can't
wait until baseball spring training and he's STILL playing "One On One" - but his wife won't
let him take any more phone numbers!
His wife, Heather, is currently in love with Daryl Hall, but still thinks John Oates is the most
underrated musician ever.
Darren's favorite H&O song: I Can't Go For That
Heather's favorite H&O song: I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) - See? She always has to
correct him!
JEFF MEYER--BASS
Jeff has been playing the bass, as well as a little guitar and mandolin for some 36 years
(yikes)! His musical tastes are diverse, and he has involved himself in numerous musical
projects of different genres, both in Connecticut where he resides and California where he
sometimes spends time.
He has toured on the National blues circuit with the Johnny Rawls Blues Review and has
worked with a variety of artists, both known and unknown, including The New Riders of The
Purple Sage, Vince Lynn (Jackie Chan's co-star, a martial artist and jazz pianist), and Alturas
(music of Central America).
He currently shares his life with Mae and makes his living running a home & pet care and
pet relocation business. His friends say he's gone to the dogs. Maybe so, but he's better
for it.
Jeff has been playing the bass, as well as a little guitar and mandolin for some 36 years
(yikes)! His musical tastes are diverse, and he has involved himself in numerous musical
projects of different genres, both in Connecticut where he resides and California where he
sometimes spends time.
He has toured on the National blues circuit with the Johnny Rawls Blues Review and has
worked with a variety of artists, both known and unknown, including The New Riders of The
Purple Sage, Vince Lynn (Jackie Chan's co-star, a martial artist and jazz pianist), and Alturas
(music of Central America).
He currently shares his life with Mae and makes his living running a home & pet care and
pet relocation business. His friends say he's gone to the dogs. Maybe so, but he's better
for it.
Welcome to www.outoftouchband.com,
the home of
OUT OF TOUCH--The Best of Rock-N-Soul
and
The Jim & Darren Duo
the home of
OUT OF TOUCH--The Best of Rock-N-Soul
and
The Jim & Darren Duo
There's a song on every page!
The NEW OOT version of
You May Be Right
The NEW OOT version of
You May Be Right
PETEY BAUER--GUITAR (OUT OF TOUCH TRIO)
pd was bitten by the stage bug at the tender age of 16 playing onstage at a luau in Hawaii.
The next 25+ years were spent in a whirlwind of stages from NY to LA & everywhere in
between. Original bands, cover bands, and myriad other projects ranging from classical to
prog metal, countless studio hours, opening for the likes of The Spinners to Dee Snyder,
music quite simply is, & has been, life.
©2009, Out Of Touch Band, LLC
pd was bitten by the stage bug at the tender age of 16 playing onstage at a luau in Hawaii.
The next 25+ years were spent in a whirlwind of stages from NY to LA & everywhere in
between. Original bands, cover bands, and myriad other projects ranging from classical to
prog metal, countless studio hours, opening for the likes of The Spinners to Dee Snyder,
music quite simply is, & has been, life.
©2009, Out Of Touch Band, LLC
TOM WAHLBERG--GUITAR
Rock 'n roll, jazz and blues guitarist - featuring a unique style of playing left hand guitar,
left hand position, with strings strung right as influenced by Jimi Hendrix. Tom has been a
professional musician for 40 years playing clubs and private parties in NYC, Long Island
and Connecticut, as well as Foxwoods Casino. Of his many studio recording sessions, the
most memorable is Electric Ladyland Studio in NYC, Hendrix' haunt. Talents include
vocals, drums, keyboards, and bass. Has opened for rock 'n roll legends such as The
Ramones, Edgar Winter, Leslie West, The Go-Go's, Tommy and the Two Tones, David
Johansen and many others.
BENNY CERRETA--DRUMS
bio coming soon!
Rock 'n roll, jazz and blues guitarist - featuring a unique style of playing left hand guitar,
left hand position, with strings strung right as influenced by Jimi Hendrix. Tom has been a
professional musician for 40 years playing clubs and private parties in NYC, Long Island
and Connecticut, as well as Foxwoods Casino. Of his many studio recording sessions, the
most memorable is Electric Ladyland Studio in NYC, Hendrix' haunt. Talents include
vocals, drums, keyboards, and bass. Has opened for rock 'n roll legends such as The
Ramones, Edgar Winter, Leslie West, The Go-Go's, Tommy and the Two Tones, David
Johansen and many others.
BENNY CERRETA--DRUMS
bio coming soon!
