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.
Monty Williams
Monty Williams: Lead Vocals and Drums…Born and raised in Dodge City Kansas, Monty started playing drums at 13 when he first sat behind a drum kit and found where he belonged. A self-taught drummer, Monty learned songs by ear, studying every beat, fill, and groove until he could make them his own. Monty matured to play and tour professionally with Crystal Blade, building his reputation on stages far beyond his hometown. His energy pushes the performance forward, his timing keeps the band locked in, and his playing gives the audience something they can feel in their chest.
Our Songs
Our Songs
CHINA GROVE, FAST AS YOU, GOLD DUST WOMAN, BEFORE HE CHEATS, NEON MOON, SWEET HOME ALABAMA, MARY JANE’S LAST DANCE, GOD BLESSED TEXAS, EAST BOUND & DOWN, GIMME 3 STEPS, JENNY, JENNY, BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE, TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS,
OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU
YOU MAY BE RIGHT
SWEET CAROLINE
MARGARITAVILLE, LITTLE SISTER, BREAKUP SONG
EX'S & OH’S, THING CALLED LOVE, BREAK DOWN
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE
HOLD THE LINE, LIDO SHUFFLE, LOWDOWN, ROSANNA, BLACK MAGIC WOMAN, FAMILY TRADITION, BADGE, VENUS
GREEN RIVER, RIKKI DON’T LOSE THAT NUMBER,
MONEY FOR NOTHING
JOSIE. TURN THE PAGE
SLEDGEHAMMER
MAN, I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN
LOVE SHACK, CUTS LIKE A KNIFE, PRETZEL LOGIC
and many, many more…just ask for our full list!
