Band Members
Jay Gold
Bass/Vocals
Began playing guitar at the age of nine and bass guitar by age 14. I learned to play the trombone, keyboards, and sing lead and harmony vocals before recording my first studio demo at age 15. I've had the honor of playing with thousands of extremely talented musicians over my career from local bars to Broadway and classical orchestra. The moments that have given me the joy are when I play Rush songs on stage with my two teenage sons in our family band, The Goldman Boy=s.
Wid DeSantis
Keyboards
Wid is a pianist and keyboardist currently living and working in Albany. He has an extensive musical theater background having played for over 80 shows in the S.F. Bay Area and the Capital District. He has also played in bands in Boston and San Francisco and is currently an active piano accompanist in the area.
Tom Monkell
Guitar
A guitarist and composer based in Albany, NY, known for his ability to perform across a variety of genres and settings. He has had the privilege of working as a substitute guitarist for many hit Boradway musicals, including Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Matilda, and Dear Evan Hansen.
He has toured across the U.S. and Canada, as well as internationally with various companies including the national tour of Come From Away, The Big Apple Circus, and Broadway Rox. He has also enjoyed opportunities to perform with orchestras including the Albany Symphony, Glens Falls Symphony and Sage City Symphony.
William “Billy” Spillane
Vocals
William “Billy” Spillane has worked as an actor, singer, dancer and musician on local, regional and European stages, as well as in commercial radio, television and film.
Derrick Whaley
Drums
Drumming since junior high school while listening to a wide range of music including: jazz, rock, R&B, funk, and progressive rock. In addition to playing acoustic and electronic drums. I've played various percussion and provide lead and backup vocals.
Some of my musical influences are Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, and Steve Gadd. I became a studio engineer producing, and recording, and writing music using Protools. I've had the pleasure of playing the NFL referees New Year's Eve party, Turning Stone Casino, as well as several festivals and county fairs.