About
The Past Masters
TPM started as an informal jam session and has evolved into a fully fledged performance act that is true to the roots of rock and roll. By focusing on songs that are enjoyable to play as well as listen to, TPM has truly become one of Jersey’s best
Steve Avillo (Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica)
Hailing from North Bergen, New Jersey, Steve has been in several local bands since grade school. Steve’s influences, which run from classic rock, to punk, to 90’s alternative, can be heard in his playing as well as his unique vocal style.
Currently playing guitar and singing lead vocal with New Jersey’s classic rock cover band “TPM”, Steve brings his years of experience and charisma to a “true to it’s roots” classic rock n’ roll act. Steve has also been lending his vocals to original compositions for Wilde West Music Ltd.
Russell Guarcello (Guitar/Vocals)
Heavily influenced by The Beatles, Eric Clapton and CSNY, Russell has been singing and playing guitar since the age of 14. Since then, you may remember seeing him in several New Jersey club bands such as: “White Lightning,” “Rocket Boulevard,” and “Blue Rose.” Successfully, “Blue Rose” played up to four nights per week in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, while under contract with Entertainment East, (Sammy Boyd).
In 2006, Russell united with “TPM,” where he continues his passion for classic rock.
Mike Lisa (Drums / Vocals)
Born and raised in Hoboken nj. Michael has played in both original
and cover bands that have opened for such acts as The Romantics, Paul Carrack ( Squeeze), John Eddie, Nick Lowe to mention a few.
Michael's biggest drum influences come from Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
Max Weinberg, Ringo and Abe Laborial (P. McCartney)
Michael is thrilled to be keeping the beat for TPM these days and being reunited
with old band mate Russell Guarcello. Through the 80's, Michael and Russell
played together in Blue Rose and Eden's Rival.
Robert (Miles) Standish (Bass / Vocals)
Miles has been playing electric bass (fretted and fretless), classical and electric guitar for many years in various musical settings including rock bands and tribute bands, such as Foxtrot - a tribute to the music of Genesis. He is looking forward to playing great classic rock songs with TPM and having a blast while doing it!
Wally Zelinsky (Keyboards / Vocals)
After attending NJ University, Wally traveled the US, Canada and the Caribbean with several groups. After extensive touring, Wally came home to do society work and song writing. First recipient of the "Abe Olman" award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame...
Wally's talents are a welcome addition to TPM.
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