JOYRYDE                 

 Michael Lacki 

Keyboard player and Vocalist , Mike Lacki is the Band Leader and the founding member of JOYRYDE.   Amongst his duties for JOYRYDE include band arrangements,  songwriting,  playing some Blues Harmonica, and co-producing the JOYRYDE recording projects with Dick Bauerle.   Mike was voted "Best Keyboardist" by the Buffalo Music Awards in 1985, 1986 & 1999.   A musician for over 35 years,  his background includes Rock,  Blues,  Country & Jazz.  He has also lent his services as a sideman on numerous recording sessions of other local artists.  Along with JOYRYDE dates,  Mike also performs as a solo pianist, and has recently performed in New York City at the Red Blazer and the world famous Rainbow Room. 

                                                             Johnna             

Johnna has been lead vocalist for JOYRYDE for over 30 years.   5 time winner and 16 time nominee of the Buffalo Music Awards.   Studied with the late Vincent Mattina.  Some of Johnna's singing influences were  Billie Holiday, Etta James, Barbra Streisand & Cher just to name a few.  Starting singing at a very young age, finally in 1981 called to an audition for Joyryde.....well and she's still here....

                                                                             Jeff Whitey  

                                                                             Dennis Parry

Dennis has been with JOYRYDE for over 15 years.   Playing in the Buffalo circuit for 35 years, Dennis is a seasoned bass player and also a Buffalo Music Award nominee.   He has played on various recording projects, and is helping to co-produce the JOYRYDE CD.  Dennis is an established sideman for various Buffalo area Blues Bands, and is an avid guitar collector.

                                                          Dick Bauerle

Guitar Player and Vocalist, Dick Bauerle has been performing professionally since 1966.  He has been involved in many recording projects that have been released nationally, such as Gloria Loring's hit "Friends and Lovers", not to mention a track on the movie soundtrack from Mel Brooks "Spaceballs", that he wrote and produced.  Dick has had a Jazz CD released internationally, that stayed on the Jazz Charts in the Top 20 position for several weeks.  Dick has played in numerous local bands and was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 1986. 

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Winner's Of The Buffalo Music Awards:
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and also 1999 

BEST TOP 40 BAND 
Individual awards include:
Johnna Scime : Best Female Vocalist: 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991
Michael Lacki:  Best Keyboard: 1986, 1999
Dick Bauerle, Best Guitar: 1986, Was Inducted Into The Buffalo Hall Of Fame
 

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