BAND BIOS

EASYSTREET BAND BIOS

 

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Gregg Molnar

Gregg Molnar is ESB's founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and a songwriter. Gregg has recorded and produced a compilation album for a national organization called Celebrate Recovery. He has been in several original groups with multiple records released. 

 

He enjoys being part of a band with versatility and many musical styles…but always with an emphasis on entertaining the crowd. “I also like to play songs in a way that lets individuals in the group express themselves,” said Gregg.

Gregg's style is very expressive. His exciting guitar licks simultaneously sound familiar and fresh. 


 

Bart DeStefano

Drummer, “Ninja Percussionist”, vocalist and studio veteran, Bart DeStefano is the second longest tenured member of Easy Street Band and has been in several original groups with 2 records released.

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Bart spent several years producing his own and others recordings and has been a session drummer, songwriter and vocalist. He was the lead singer for an Indie band that toured nationally and opened for several national artists and Grammy winners including Billy Powell of Lynrd Skynrd fame.



Behind the drum kit, he is a mesmerizing and talented player, but also has ability to maneuver the twists and turns of several genres from rock to jazz to funk. Bart is known both for strong improvisational ability and expressing the joy of playing the perfect groove or pop drum part.

 

 

Brandie Morris

As the featured lead vocalist for several of our performances, multi-talented artist Brandie Morris, a small town girl with a big time voice, is winning over audiences with EasyStreetBand all over the region. 

 

Brandie is no stranger to the stage. For over 20 years, she has been a featured vocalist for many shows, arenas and festivals. In addition, she has had the honor of singing The Star Spangled Banner for many national events.



She is a confident and accomplished entertainer known for her high-energy performances. Brandie has an aggressive way of embracing the stage and making it her own with her dynamic energy and excellent, impressive emotional vocals. 

 

 

Dana Birkhart

As with the others in Easy Street Band, bass player and singer Dana Birkhart brings his expertise from a wide musical background including jazz, blues, R & B, country, and rock. He is comfortable on both lead guitar as well as bass.



Dana incorporates his personal style to help create a tight, polished performance with ESB. He has roots in the blues community and has been a part of several cover and original bands. His versatility including deep vocals enables him to help the band offer so many genres. His professionalism makes it look easy.

 

 

D Mac

Dorsen McConnaughy is a keyboard, singing and performing beast. At 14 years old, he began playing at rock gigs and now incorporates influences from jazz, pop, rock, country, and classical music, into his performances.



Dorsen arranges the vocal harmony parts for Easy Street Band and adds his own distinctive style of playing and vocals to the mix.  “I enjoy taking an original recording and ‘customizing it’ a bit to give it some new life…so the song will stay fresh,” he said. 



Key for him in being a part of ESB has been the mix of people, their professionalism and openness to try new things.  “I like the level of musicianship, talent, maturity and hard-working attitude,” said Dorsen. 



“We have a lot of mutual respect which enables us to add creativity to the music. We’re not afraid to push each other in order to help us exceed our own limits. It’s great fun to put our own musical stamp on things.”

 

 

 

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