BAND MEMBERS
FINGERBONE
40+ years of playing guitar which he started in the early 80’s. He learned to play guitar on his own after just two lessons by jamming along with albums by such artists from Stevie Ray Vaughan & DT to Jimi Hendrix, Albert Collin’s and more. His devotion to learning what it takes to play and perform at a higher level is his passion. He’s had the opportunity to play and record with musicians from all walks of life. Performances span across local clubs, bars, concert halls, The House of Blues and Humphries out door concert stage. He brings his driving guitar style and vocals to The Back Alley Trio with energy, stage presence and a his love for entertaining.
THOMAS ZICCARELLO
Thomas Ziccarello has been playing professionally for his entire adult life, ranging from rock to blues to country to even working with a Polynesian dance troupe! Originally from New Jersey, Thomas played in venues throughout New York and New England, and has lived and played with bands in Atlanta, GA, 19 years , and Taos, NM, 22 years. He is also a songwriter, plays acoustic guitar, and has played duo gigs with his wife, Roe. Having newly relocated to San Diego, he is thrilled to join the Back Alley Trio!
JEFF HERRIMAN
Jeff “Bus Driver” Herriman, Bass man. He started playing Bass in 1963 Detroit Michigan and learned bass basics from Steve Fava, who published many how to play courses at that time. He performed with the Ashmolean Quintet for a few years while playing venues from Detroit to Chicago. Years later, Jeff joined the school of Blues in San Jose, CA. Studying under Frank DeRose another Blues Bass icon inspired Jeff to develop his unique style of playing that gives him joy, especially when performing. Jeff enjoys playing and laughing with fellow band members and hopes everyone can enjoy the music as much as they do!
B HAMMOND
B HAMMOND is The Back Ally Trio‘s keyboardist who is invisible to humans but can be heard on certain songs. He’s inconspicuous and that’s how he likes it. He feels the grooves and plays when the moment is right. There are no words to describe him, only the sounds of his keys will let you know he’s there.