2010 Tour

The Bill Ali Band plays classic rock from the 60's thru the 90's.

All the players in the B.A.B. are veterans of rock & roll with

over 170 years of combined experience of performing live. Forming the Bill Ali Band is Bill Ali who started playing gigs at the ripe old age of 15. His mom would have to drive him to the gigs. In 1969 he formed the Toast Band one of Pittsburgh's best rock bands of the 70's, 80's,and 90's, Bill retired from the band and formed The Bratz , an acoustic classic rock act a few years back. In 2006 Bill changed The Bratz to The Bill Ali Band playing classic rock that is familiar to us all. Songs from the 60's thru the 90's. Playing with some of the best in the business. Bill is self taught on the guitar. His style is one to witness firsthand. Even on the acoustic his attack on the guitar is a visual experience. Bill plays Alveraz guitars through Fender Acousticsonic amp.
The next member of the band is Matt Barranti, if you've ever heard of the Allman Brothers Band, chances are pretty good that you have heard of The Matt Barranti Band. Matt's style on the bottle slide has earned him respect nation-wide! He is one of only a handful of guitar players to be invited to play at the Slider's Ball in Macon Georgia. Matt began playing at the age of 14 after hearing The Allman Brothers Band and he's been at it ever since. Playing venues from New York to Macon Georgia! Give your customers and friends what they deserve Give them one of the best, Matt Barranti. His work on the bottle slide is a sight to see! Next we have Tom Huchel on bass guitar,Huck started in the music business at the age of 10. Self taught, Huck has mastered the trumpet, guitar, piano, and bass guitar. His influences range from Tchaikovsky to Zeppelin. Huck has played in all types of bands. Polkas to hard rock. Watching Huck play is a lesson that should be learned. The core of The Bill Ali Band is the rhythm section. Huck's solid thump contributes to the unique sound the band has developed. He also adds a forth part to our vocal harmonies. Huck is a player on or off the stage. He's the guy you want on your team. He is also very fond of the color green. And on Drums George Harris former drummer of Gass House Annie, George is the master of Percussion who has played with many musicians across the United States! Behind the scenes is Mike Zaremba, Mike was as mentioned the guy behind the scenes for 36 years with the Toast Band providing all the theatrics from laser lights to flash pods. Mike was teamed up with Dave Hibay in the early years with a company known as Speedlimit Theatrical Productions. When Dave left the band Mike continued providing the light show for The Toast Band until the retirement of the band. Next Mike started his own DJ company called Simply Entertainment of Pittsburgh DJing everything from weddings to backyard pool parties. When Bill Ali called Mike and informed him that he was forming a new band and would love to have him light up the new effort as he did Toast, it was a no-brainer. Mike accepted and when he is not lighting up the stage for The Bill Ali Band, he can be found DJing around The Burgh. The Bill Ali Band is a must see band for anyone who loves great rock n'roll no other band can rock the house the way the Bill Ali Band can!

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