The Speakeasy band is NoVa's premier Variety band
The Speakeasy Band
Speakeasy band members have been playing in various bands for many years. The many different styles and genres of music that each member brings, gives this band a wide range of material that can please most any crowd and keep them dancing all night long! We are available for any venue or club, festivals, corporate events, weddings and private parties.
MEET THE BAND!
Gary Williamson
Lead Vocals, Rythm/Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Gary has played music since the late 60s and has been in various bands over 50 years. He started Ruby Red in TX which toured and opened for ZZ Top and Triumph. He has played and recorded all across the USA.
Former/Present Bands– Ruby Red (TX), August, Face Card Down, Sundown, Midnight Thunder
Former Local Venues – Uptown Alley, Black Walnut Brewing, McDowells, Addy’s, Backyard Grill, & others
Stu Frye
Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Stu is an accomplished musician, singer, composer, and sound engineer performing and teaching classic rock, folk, R&B, blues, country, bluegrass, jazz standards, and eclectic Americana musical styles in the Washington D.C. area since 1966.
Former Bands -Too Many Daves and the Brass Solution, the Curve Crew, and The Wall & Frye Band.
Debby Robertson
Lead and Harmony Vocals
Debby started singing in an acoustic duo many years ago. After that, she joined several bands over the years, most recently The Melon Farmers, Osborne Rocks and Word on the Street. She also performed with acoustic trio, Diamonds and Rust. Debby has performed in many of the popular Northern Virginia venues.
Tom Middleton
Bass Guitar
Tom started playing bass guitar at age 12. He has been in several bands thru the years, most recently, Word on the Street, Face Card Down and Country Chevrolet All-Star Band. He has been rocking the Louisapalooza Music Festival the last four years. His early years were influenced by Yes, Rush and Led Zeppelin. Tom has played many of the popular Northern Virginia venues over the years.
Ike Broaddus
Lead and Backup Vocals. Acoustic and Electric Guitars
Ike picked up the guitar at the age of 7 and never looked back. Since then he has played in dozens of bands ranging from acoustic folks duos to country, jazz, and classic rock, including playing hundreds of gigs around Northern Virginia over the last 30 years with The OFFSTARR Band. He is excited to be part of such an eclectic group of talented musicians who can deliver 5 part harmonies, synth and keys, and quality across a wide variety of songs.
Our Songs
Our Songs
HOLD THE LINE
LIDO SHUFFLE
SWEET HOME ALABAMA
LONG TRAIN RUNNING
MARY JANE’S LAST DANCE
GIMME 3 STEPS
KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF
STILL THE ONE
JENNY, JENNY
TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS
RUNNING ON EMPTY
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
MUSTANG SALLY
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU
YOU MAY BE RIGHT
SYNCHRONICITY II
STOP DRAGGIN' MY HEART AROUND
MARGARITAVILLE
AFRICA
CUTS LIKE A KNIFE
THE BREAKUP SONG
EX'S & OH'S
BREAKDOWN
PRETZEL LOGIC
YOU WRECK ME
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE
RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER
JOSIE
PROUD MARY
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY
ROSANNA
LOWDOWN
A HORSE WITH NO NAME
GREEN RIVER
MONEY FOR NOTHING
YOUR MAMA DON'T DANCE
TURN THE PAGE
and many, many more……just ask for our full list!
