The Band

The Peach Project is a six piece band  comprised of some of the tri-state areas premier musicians performing a tribute to the music of The Allman Brothers Band. The band's members, individually and collectively, posess the instrumental and vocal fire, creativity, and musical professionalism to render the music with the electricity, emotion and nuance of the original.  Response to their live shows has been ecstatic and their fan base is growing rapidly.  Older fans who were there at the Fillmore East in 1971 when it all began, as well as the younger generation of ABB fans who frequent the "jam band" scene have been moved by the Peach Project's authentic and passionate renderings of ABB classics. 

Members of The Peach Project

Ray Longchamp       Ray Longchamp has been playing, teaching, and recording in the tri-state area for thirty years. He has recorded with such diverse artists as jazz great John Pizzarelli and 60's icon Tommy James (Shondells).  He currently tours intermittently with the classic 60's hitmakers Jay and the Americans.  The Allman Brothers were among his earliest and greatest guitar influences- he practically wore the grooves out of Live at the Fillmore and Eat a Peach.	Ray Longchamp @ Rhodes North Tavern
Gregg Hollister @ Rhodes Tavern North	Gregg D. Hollister       Gregg Hollister is a virtuoso bass player and singer whose talents keep him in steady demand in performance and studios. He has done extensive work in TV, film and radio and worked with producers such as Andrew Loog Oldham, Phil Ramone, and Al Kooper. He has performed, toured and recorded with Phoebe Snow, Richie Havens, and Paul Schaeffer among many others.
Tom Hammer       Tom Hammer's keyboard and production skills are in high demand. He has worked and written for artists such as Cindy Lauper, toured with The Family Stand, and done extensive music and video composition and production for ESPN.  The ABB classic Brothers and Sisters, which prominently featured Chuck Leavell, was a significant early influence and inspiration.	Tom Hammer @ Rhodes Tavern North
Jim Perrini @ Rhodes Tavern North	Jim Perrini       Jim Perrini is a fiery and tasteful guitarist who has been working steadily in prominent local bands for decades.  He also writes and produces original music from his home studio.  His guitar and slide guitar styles were influenced greatly early on by the ABB and he has the distinction among Peach Project members of being at the Fillmore East shows (driven there by a friend's parent). He has opened for such artists as Edgar Winter, Badfinger, and Robbie Krieger.
Glenn MacDermott       Glenn MacDermott's vocal style bears an uncanny resemblance to Gregg Allman's- not surprising as the ABB were a large influence.  Glenn is a multi- instrumentalist - equally comfortable on organ, piano, bass, guitar, or drums.  He has performed in top area bands for years, often with a southern rock or blues format, and has opened for such artists as Gregg Allman, Roy Buchanon and the Marshall Tucker Band.	Glenn MacDermott @ Rhodes Tavern North
Frank Colonnato @ Rhodes Tavern North	Frank Colonnato       Drummer Frank Colonnato comes from a deep jazz background.  He studied early on with some major jazz luminaries and later wrote instructional books that are still used wordwide.  Early heroes were (are) Steve Gadd and Tony Williams.  Bringing his style to the improvisational jazz-rock-blues mix that comprises the music of the ABB has been a rewarding creative journey. He is currently the proprietor of the Long Island Drum Company in Nyack N.Y.

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