JEFF PAUL: Electric Guitars, Vocals, Banjo ~
Jeff is a Beaver County native guitarist and audio engineer with twenty-five plus years in the music business. He started playing guitar at the early age of six, and studies many different styles of music, including classical, jazz, rock and country. At thirteen, he joined his first professional band. He spent the next few years playing the region with several top bands such as Mydus, Fine- Line, Risque, The Cameron/Paul Band, and The Skeeter Hill Band. In the early 1990s, he dedicated much of his time toward live sound, studio work, and building Audio Loft, a twenty-four-track digital recording studio. He has been an Audio Engineer with WDVE and WXDX radio since 1996, working with top national acts, such as The Wallflowers, Matchbox 20, Def Leppard, Government Mule, and Nickelback.
Jeff is a Beaver County native guitarist and audio engineer with twenty-five plus years in the music business. He started playing guitar at the early age of six, and studies many different styles of music, including classical, jazz, rock and country. At thirteen, he joined his first professional band. He spent the next few years playing the region with several top bands such as Mydus, Fine- Line, Risque, The Cameron/Paul Band, and The Skeeter Hill Band. In the early 1990s, he dedicated much of his time toward live sound, studio work, and building Audio Loft, a twenty-four-track digital recording studio. He has been an Audio Engineer with WDVE and WXDX radio since 1996, working with top national acts, such as The Wallflowers, Matchbox 20, Def Leppard, Government Mule, and Nickelback.
RON HERBERT: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Harmonica ~
Ron, from a young age, has been musically inclined. Influenced by his family, he sang in the school choir. By the age of ten, he was playing guitar. In early grade school, Ron played in the church folk group, gaining valuable experience, which he would utilize in the near future. Throughout high school and beyond, Ron played in many original rock bands, of which he formed from scratch, including: Orion, Pyramid, and No Excuse. A few years later, he met up with Jeff Paul and Risque. Ron also played solo acoustic guitar and harmonica throughout his career. American Acoustic, and the duo Deuces Wild, were common names in the Pittsburgh area during the 1980s and 90s. Country fever finally caught up with Ron, and he joined the popular Skeeter Hill Band, from the Beaver Valley. After a few changes, it is now THE ELDORADO BAND!
Ron, from a young age, has been musically inclined. Influenced by his family, he sang in the school choir. By the age of ten, he was playing guitar. In early grade school, Ron played in the church folk group, gaining valuable experience, which he would utilize in the near future. Throughout high school and beyond, Ron played in many original rock bands, of which he formed from scratch, including: Orion, Pyramid, and No Excuse. A few years later, he met up with Jeff Paul and Risque. Ron also played solo acoustic guitar and harmonica throughout his career. American Acoustic, and the duo Deuces Wild, were common names in the Pittsburgh area during the 1980s and 90s. Country fever finally caught up with Ron, and he joined the popular Skeeter Hill Band, from the Beaver Valley. After a few changes, it is now THE ELDORADO BAND!
TODD TUSICK: Bass Guitar, Vocals ~
Todd has music performance in his blood. His grandfather played guitar in a local band called the "Blue Hawaiians". His father played the drums for various local bands. Todd started out playing the piano at the age of seven. Entering junior high, he switched to the saxophone; and by the end of junior high, wanted to start a rock band, but the band needed a bass player. Todd gave up the sax for the bass and the rest is history. Todd has performed with many local bands since the early 1980s, most notably "Fine-Line", "the guise", "The Lonely Hearts Club Band" (a Beatle tribute band), and "Phoenix". Career highlights to date include: singing with a thirty piece choir backing up Celine Dion at the Civic Arena, performing with Bob Carlisle (of Butterfly Kisses fame) at Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, Pennsylvania, and with "Fine-Line", opening for the classic rock group "Kansas" at the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta.
Todd has music performance in his blood. His grandfather played guitar in a local band called the "Blue Hawaiians". His father played the drums for various local bands. Todd started out playing the piano at the age of seven. Entering junior high, he switched to the saxophone; and by the end of junior high, wanted to start a rock band, but the band needed a bass player. Todd gave up the sax for the bass and the rest is history. Todd has performed with many local bands since the early 1980s, most notably "Fine-Line", "the guise", "The Lonely Hearts Club Band" (a Beatle tribute band), and "Phoenix". Career highlights to date include: singing with a thirty piece choir backing up Celine Dion at the Civic Arena, performing with Bob Carlisle (of Butterfly Kisses fame) at Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, Pennsylvania, and with "Fine-Line", opening for the classic rock group "Kansas" at the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta.
JOE FEICK: Piano, Keyboards, Vocals ~
Joe is originally from Ambridge, Pennsylvania. He is married, with three children, and is the director of music at Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Musically speaking, Joe has been playing piano since age six, and has a degree in Music Education from Duquesne University and from all those clubs in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. He has worked with numerous rock and country bands since 1978 including: Mydus, Fine-Line, The Cameron/Paul Band, The Skeeter Hill Band, Unwound and with B.E. Taylor at his Christmas shows. In the 1980's, Joe worked with the 101 Band, a Contemporary Christian band that appeared on the nationally syndicated show LightMusic. The 101 Band opened for many national acts, such as Michael W. Smith, Bryan Duncan and The Allies (among whose members included Bob Carlisle of "Butterfly Kisses" fame), and was one of the first church bands of its kind in Pittsburgh to play clubs and on the Gateway Clipper Fleet.
Joe is originally from Ambridge, Pennsylvania. He is married, with three children, and is the director of music at Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Musically speaking, Joe has been playing piano since age six, and has a degree in Music Education from Duquesne University and from all those clubs in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. He has worked with numerous rock and country bands since 1978 including: Mydus, Fine-Line, The Cameron/Paul Band, The Skeeter Hill Band, Unwound and with B.E. Taylor at his Christmas shows. In the 1980's, Joe worked with the 101 Band, a Contemporary Christian band that appeared on the nationally syndicated show LightMusic. The 101 Band opened for many national acts, such as Michael W. Smith, Bryan Duncan and The Allies (among whose members included Bob Carlisle of "Butterfly Kisses" fame), and was one of the first church bands of its kind in Pittsburgh to play clubs and on the Gateway Clipper Fleet.
TONY HUNT: Drums and Percussion ~
Tony is the newest member of The Eldorado Band. Originally from Buffalo NY. A consummate professional in all aspects, A Marine forever, and a Tae Kwon Do Blackbelt. When you get to know Tony, you quickly see his wide range of skills. Easy going, and easy to talk to, but also a very structured guy. (*Note above* Marine) He enjoys the gym and working out and is avid in his health and fitness. Tony is a Buffalo Bills fan, but the folks around Pittsburgh let that one slide! Tony's impressive musical career spans a few decades. While living in Slippery Rock PA with his first wife around 1986, he played in the popular Butler Co. PA country band "Bull Roper". Later in the 90's he joined up with Beaver County PA's Country / Rock Powerhouse "The Skeeter Hill Band" Playing through 2 line up changes! A few years later an opportunity came to play with the legendary Pittsburgh based band and renowned songwriting team Corbin-Hanner. Tony toured with them for the better part of a decade, gracing many large venues and meeting and performing with a slew of national acts. Most recently Tony was playing with Rudy and the Professionals near Youngstown OH, where he lives now. Spring of 2024 Tony joined Eldorado! He learned our set list in one rehearsal!! A structured guy like Tony, took it all in stride!
Welcome to The Eldorado Nation Family!!
TODD PFISTER: Front of House Sound Engineer, Production Manager ~
Todd hails from Chippewa, Pennsylvania. He has been involved in music for most of his life. Since high school, he has played for or worked for many of the areas top bands. The year 2003 had brought Todd back to the stage playing with The Skeeter Hill Band, after being their soundman for five years. Although most of his playing background has been with straight-up rock bands, country has always been in his blood. After a fantastic 20 year career and being an original founding member, Todd is now our Front of House Engineer, director and production manager. After suffering a bicep injury the spring of 2024, along with knee and back issues he's been dealing with the last few years, Todd has decided turned the reins over to Tony on the drum kit. Coming full circle for this guy shows how much grit and dedication he has in all he does! Just like Todd, always thinking of "The Band" !
Nick Matoic: Lighting Engineer, Crew, Security ~
Nick currently lives in Freedom, Pennsylvania. Nick is an invaluable member of the band. His hard working nature and dedication make him much more than just a light man and roadie.
Nick's job is making the band look good (which is a tough task in itself)! Whether it be setting up early, working the door, or the late night tear down and load out, he's always there with a good joke and smile on his face.
Nick currently lives in Freedom, Pennsylvania. Nick is an invaluable member of the band. His hard working nature and dedication make him much more than just a light man and roadie.
Nick's job is making the band look good (which is a tough task in itself)! Whether it be setting up early, working the door, or the late night tear down and load out, he's always there with a good joke and smile on his face.
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