TOWER

 

Tower” started as a concept to create a band that played the classic hard rock and blues music that its members had listened to over the years. This music would be enjoyed by rock and roll bar crowds of diverse ages because of its unique blending of superb vocals mixed with excellent musicianship Having performed shows at the following venues, we look forward to working with you and your staff in the future: TommyKnockers (Farmingdale), Fulton Street Pub (Farmingdale), Yankee Peddler (Merrick), Callahan's (East Meadow), Field of Dreams (Plainview), Ground Zero (Bellmore), Quarter Mile Bar (Farmingdale), Mr. Beery’s (Bethpage), Austin’s Café (Elmont), Buckets o’ Brew (New Hyde Park), Key West (Merrick), No Limits (Hicksville), Scotland Yard (East Meadow), Fuzzy's (Bellrose), Voodoo Lounge (Bayside), Shakers (Fresh Meadows), Play Lounge (Woodside), Castle Heights (Jackson Heights), Pioneer Pub (Flushing), The Border (Bellrose), The Outfield (Middle Village), Rock and Roll Café (NYC), Rock and Roll Café (Patchoque) and Rumrunners (Shirley), The Apple Tree (Mattituck), The Spot (Stony Brook), Urban Spirits (Mt. Sinai).

 

Dave Noriega – Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals

 

Dave had fronted the original band “Chariot” for over twelve years.  Chariot played gigs at Sundance, Lamours, CBGB’s, Lion’s Cage and Sparks, to name a few. He then played for a few years in the duo  “Free To Be” with Dave Doty, which did gigs at Barts, Michael’s Sport Pub, Gilligans and B.J. Hurney’s. Then Dave joined forces with Guy to form “The Power”. They played a diverse mix of music, ”From Seals and Crofts to Metallica”. Many of the songs performed by “Tower” were selected because Dave would play classic rock riffs in between songs on stage and the crowd would applaud and request these songs. Dave has been known to excite crowds by playing guitar with his teeth and behind his back.  Rick James has favorably regarded his original music. Good Times magazine has compared his songwriting style to Randy Jackson of  Zebra.  Dave’s influences include many rock guitar legends including Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Tommy Iommi. Dave continues to also teach guitar

t o students which keeps him up on all styles of music

 

Rob Buchta - Bass Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals

 

Rob's musical journey began with the drums at age nine. Two years later he discovered his next instrument, the saxophone. He played both tenor and alto for two years as well. He then fell under the spell of rock music and the sax took a back seat to guitar. His first formal lessons with guitar began with Dave Noriega. After a period of a few months, Rob continued playing on his own. It was a period of self-discovery. The music of Kiss and Rush were the first of many groups that inspired his love of rock music during his junior high school years. This continued into high school with the discovery of the British metal music such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple. After high school the Classical guitar grabbed his attention. This began a period of serious study earning him a B.A. in Music in 1997, and his M.A. in 2002 from S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook. He has taught guitar, bass, and drums for the past ten years right up to the present date.

 

 

Guy Tourangeau – Drums, Sound Engineer

 

Former producer, engineer and soundman for Chariot, Essence, The Core, 10 In The Afternoon, The Exceptions and Aviation.  Guy has engineered gigs at Red Parrot, The Peppermint Lounge, Fore and Aft, Kenny’s Castaways, Cheers, Lamours, Sparks and My Father’s Place.  During his twenty years as a sound engineer, Guy perfected his drumming skills and often filled in when needed.  “I’d fill in for drummers who would come late to rehearsal until Dave finally said to me, ‘You’re the drummer in my next band’ (The Power)”. Recently, Guy chaired the drum spot for original bands “Flux” and “Vitamin D”. Guy also played in Roadhog with Matt Griffin (Ten in the Afternoon), Kane Daily (Rooster), Steve Leighton (Kivetsky), Rick Impresscia (On Time). Guy has been involved with many shows including Missing Persons, Good Rats, Swiftkick, Virgin Steele, Overkill, Cruz Project and has worked with Star Search vocalist finalist Rick Caudle.  His main drum influences have been Mitch Mitchell, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones and Ringo Starr.

 

Email Guy -  guytour@optonline.net