Rich Herb, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Rich is the co-founder of the East Rochester All-Stars along with John Alfieri.
His love for singing started many years ago in school choirs and when the Beatles showed up on the music scene, he knew right away what he wanted to do. Rich has done voice-over work for local TV advertisements, but admits that singing for the All-Stars is his first love. Rich can also be seen and heard annually at Frontier Field, singing the Star Spangled Banner.
Rich is the former lead singer for Goldrush.

Jennifer Thomann, Lead Vocals

Performing started for me at a very early age! After singing in school choir and performing in the theatre for several years, I got the itch to sing with a band so I auditioned with the Skycoasters and sat in with
the band while their lead vocalist recovered from an accident. That's where it all started! Shortly after that I performed with a band called "Bump City" or "Timepiece", depending on "the Gig". I started my family in 2001 so performing had to take a back seat. The perfect opportunity came up with the East Rochester All Stars and I couldn't be more excited to get back on stage. Music is a passion...It's how I express myself and connect with people which is very important to me. When I'm not on stage I love spending time with family, reading, and I own an advertising agency in Rochester so I don't let the grass grow under my feet! I hope you bring your dancing shoes because I plan on seeing you on the dance floor...soon.

Lauren Beikirch, Violin, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals

Music has been a passion for Lauren ever since she can remember! A 2003 graduate of Rush-Henrietta, she began playing the violin at age 10 and is honored to have had such a phenomenal group of teachers during her musical training. While in high school, Lauren was a member of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and was a 2003 winner of the Eastman School of Music “Eastman Award”, recognizing musical achievement. Throughout her orchestral career Lauren has been fortunate enough to perform in Carnegie Hall and various venues in Austria and Germany . She is thrilled to be a member of the East Rochester All-Stars and is so grateful to be working with such a talented and extremely loving group of musicians. In addition to performing with the All-Stars, Lauren has been a violinist with the Penfield Symphony Orchestra since 2004. In keeping with her musical life, Lauren plans to attend Nazareth College in the near future to obtain her undergraduate degree in Music Education.

John Alfieri, Guitar, Percusion and Conga Line Lead
"The Rock-n-Roll Trustee," John is a lifetime resident of East Rochester with 35-plus years of experience as a musician. He is a well-respected businessman and a now retired politician who still makes a difference. John is a recipient of the incredible "Man of The Year!" honor presented annually by the St. Nicholas Society to a citizen who shows great contribution to the East Rochester Community. The award was no surprise to the All-Stars because to us Johnny has always been Da Man!

Fred DiCesare, Keyboards, Vocals
Fred joined the band in the summer of 2002. He has been teaching in the Greece school district for the past 34 years. He currently teaches at Arcadia Middle School. His vocal music program includes the teaching of guitar and keyboard to all students! His choruses have sung on Channel 8 and in numerous venues around Rochester. Fred is also the band director of the Athena H.S. Show Choir and has been for the past seven years. He has worked closely and traveled with this nationally known group, directed by Judith Ranaletta. His piano accompanying skills are used often in local schools, including the School of the Arts and many others in the area, for concerts and recitals. He began playing the piano at No. 5 school in the city at age 9 and graduated from Greece Olympia H.S. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and has played for many different functions around Rochester in his band, Triple Exposure.

Fred is the Worship Minister of his church, New Hope Fellowship. He, like other members of the band, is fulfilling a life-long dream by playing with the All-Stars, and brings a lot of enthusiasm for the music to the group.

Jerry O’Dell, Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jerry is in his 21st year as a history teacher and track and field coach at Victor High School. However, music has always been an integral part of his life. It started with his grade school days of dragging around a dusty old bassoon and led to various other instruments (much to the dismay of the music department at East Rochester Jr./Sr. High School). It was the bass guitar that emerged as one of Jerry’s greatest passions and it has led him to numerous musical performances, recording sessions, and most importantly, the East Rochester All-Star Band. The band has also opened up numerous opportunities, by which Jerry continues to expand his creativity as a musician.

Harvey Possemato, Lead Guitarist
Under the name "Harvey Band" this guitarist /composer has released several albums. The album Crossfire received excellent reviews from Vintage Guitar Magazine and extensive airplay on many area radio stations. Harvey has taught instrumental music at Gananda Middle and High School for 20 years.

His newest CD release: "Green Flats Road" – an acoustic album – has just been released. You can check it out at: www.harveyband.com.

Tom Indiano, Saxophone, Music Director and Co-Arranger
Tom Indiano is a graduate of the East Rochester class of 1974. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the Eastman School of Music and a Master of Science degree in education from Nazareth College of Rochester. "The opportunity to practice what you preach" is what Tom enjoys most when performing with the All-Stars. He has been involved in the field of music education for the past 25 years and currently is an Instrumental Music Instructor at Pittsford Sutherland High School where he is involved with the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. In his spare time Tom is the President of the Monroe County School Music Educators Association. He also is an active member of the Webster Volunteer Fire Department where he has served in the office of Captain, Chief, and in the past held a position on the Board of Directors.

Howard Rowe, Trumpet, Co-Arranger
Howard joined the All-Stars on trumpet in 2000, and has been blowing them all away ever since with his new ideas and arrangements!

Howard is a resident of Fairport, NY. He is a graduate of Irondequoit High School and has earned degrees in music education from Syracuse University and Ithaca College. Howie recently retired from the Rush-Henrietta Central School system where he taught at all levels for 32 years. He is the composer or arranger of over 60 published works for jazz and concert band and is represented by C. L. Barnhouse, Kendor Music and Warner Bros. He is the recipient of the Outstanding Young Educator Award from the Henrietta Jaycees, the ASCAP standards award, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Outstanding Music Educator Award (Band). Howard has written many commissioned works, including those for Rush-Henrietta, the Penfield H. S. Commission project, and The Commission Project. Howard is also active as a performer and has played trumpet professionally for Mel Torme, The Ice Capades, shows like "Man of La Mancha" and "Crazy For You" and is music director for the Krazy Firemen and Sound Spectrum.

Eric Everhart, Trumpet, Vocals
Eric is the band director at Victor High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, and his Master's degree in Education from SUNY Geneseo. Eric has been a high school band director for 18 years, and has played professionally his entire career. He has been with the All-Stars since their formation, and really enjoys his opportunities to perform with them. He currently resides in Victor, NY with his wife Rhonda, daughter Aleta, and son Mason.

Mickey George, Drums
Like many, Mick heard the Beatles in 1964, started playing drums a year later, and never stopped. Following his time in many regional bands – Mick focused on his family and career. He is the father of three children who are all performers in their own right. Mick currently plays Premier and/or Gretcsh Drums with Zildjian and Sabian Cymbals, he also uses two different Roland e-drum configurations.