Milkfriends

The Milkfriends

These are cats that have gigged with us in the past. This list is not complete, but these are the major players that have helped in the evolution of The Monday Milkmen.


			Brad "Da Maya" Stern, Tenor Sax Brad is a fabulous saxophonist. He has the ability to sit in the groove and can take it out to the stratoshpere when needed, plus, just look at that jacket. What else really need to be said.


			Greg Cook, Bass One of Detroit's finest bassists. He has played with many of the top artists of our time including jazz great Johnny Hartman, hip-hop artists Slum Villiage, James Carter, Regina Carter, and Marcus Belgrave to name just a few. Greg was kind enough to fill in for Josh at a few gigs.


			Al Penner, Guitar The king of guitar effects and a closet Yngwie Malmsteen fan (sorry Al...couldn't resist). Al's unique approach to music and his dedication to experimentation makes him the perfect guitarist for The Milkmen.



			Marco "Dingo" Coco, Trumpet Marco is one of those young kids that can do some serious playing. He's been the trumpet player for the Milkmen for about a year and has really become one of the most adventurous trumpet players I know, and look out when he kicks on the Wah-wah.



		Len Temelini, Sax Len's sense of humour and overall enthusiasm for playing makes him an indespensable member of The Milkfriends. The original leader of "The Bag O' Milk Horns", Len gives his all in performance, and has a lot to give. One of Windsor's premier Saxophonists his steady gig at Casino Windsor keeps him from being a permanent member of the Milkmen, but whenever he's available we try to have him on the gig.


		Dusty D'Annunzio, Guitar What can be said about Dusty? He was the first guitarist to officially play with The Monday Milkmen. Dusty's abilities as a guitarist, singer and all around Rock Star (sorry Dusty...I jes' cain't hep myseff) helped move the music into uncharted territory. Always looking to improve his Interplanetary Funksmanship, Dusty has since released his own CD and is probably playing somwhere right now.


		Abbi Asha, Percussion Abbi filled the percussion chair for a while at milk and in London. He has an incredible sense of enthusiasm for playing and for carrying the waiteress' at The Bacchus Lounge out over his shoulder.



			Koli Givens, Trumpet Koli was a part of the original horn section "The Bag O' Milk Horns". A wonderful and dedicated trumpeter Koli added a certain amount of class to The Monday Milkmen.



			Jackson "Tools" Drobko, Trombone Jack has been with us since we started having horns in the group. A wonderful trombonist and even better dancer. Jackson brings a larger than life sense of humour to The Monday Milkmen.