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Guilty Pleasure | Biographies
Mikel Alves - Mikel's vast experience as an accomplished vocalist / frontman and emcee help make GUILTY PLEASURE the perfect band for all your entertainment needs!
Born and raised in Providence, RI. he has been entertaining audiences for most of his adult life, showcasing his vocal talents in the US and touring around the world including Japan, Africa, Malaysia and the Cape Verde islands!
Mikel has fronted many popular New England bands including: XPO, Sunshine, Broken Heart, Twyce, Legit ... with original acts: Quality Blend, Twice As Nice... and has shared the stage with prominent national acts including: Tavares, KC and The Sunshine Band, The Gypsy Kings and Usher among many other international recording artists!
Some of Mikel's secret GUILTY PLEASURE'S include: Pasta, TV shows "Sanford and Son" and "Family Affair", the movie "Birdcage" and the song "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb! |
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Nina Pralour - Nina's vocal ability, stage presence and personality help make this band everyone's "guilty pleasure"!
Born in Boston, where she currently resides... our beautiful and talented female vocalist has been singing to audiences throughout New England for many years!
After finding her voice in the church, Nina went on to further her vocal talents at her alma mater, Boston College. As a soloist, working with noted musical director Jonathan Singleton, Nina made her debut with the "Voices Of Imani", the Boston College gospel choir. After graduating with a bachelors' degree, Nina received additional vocal training under the celebrated vocal coach and musical director John Andrew Ross!
Nina has worked with Boston based dance band "In the House" and with "Lori Dow and Friends" among others!
Nina was also the featured soloist in the Langston Hughes' musical "Black Nativity". She was also a featured performer in the Boston area musical showcase "Women in Song/Men Take Note" as well as a featured vocalist and choreographer for Boston based musical "Another Saturday Night"!
Nina's secret GUILTY PLEASURE is: Dancing... since she was 6 yrs old she's been performing in various dance troupes throughout the Boston area! |
Greg Cambio - Born in Providence, RI. Greg is one of our most accomplished musicians having played saxophone and percussion for over 35 years!
After having attended Berklee College of Music and RI College for music education..Greg traveled the US extensively and performed with many acts including: Steve Anthony and Broadway, Bit and Pieces, Satin Sounds, Easy, The Greg Charles Quartet, Ladies Choice, Spice of Life, Soundsations, Steve Smith and the Nakeds, Rock-n-Soul Horns and Soul Ambition!
Greg has also shared the stage with many established artists including: Roomfull of Blues, Duke Robillard, J. Geils, John Cafferty and Beaver Brown, Crystal Gayle and the legendary Gene Pitney!
Greg is currently recording music for the soon to be released movie "Prince of Providence" directed by Michael Corrente (Outside Providence)!
Greg's most secret GUILTY PLEASURE'S are: "Star Trek" and most Sci Fi movies along with watching his son do Karate! |
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Brian Eggleston - Our talented and accomplished keyboardist/vocalist who's the musical foundation for GUILTY PLEASURE, has been playing for over 25 years! Born in Rochester NY, Brian attended the "Manhattan School of Music" and has had a long illustrious career before relocating to New England!
Brian recorded with many critally acclaimed artists including: The Atomic Swindlers - "Coming Out Electric" ( #1 album of the year 2005.."Village Voice" ) & Don Mancuso - "D Drive" ( guitarist for Lou Gramm - Foreigner )!
Brian has performed with many acts including: The Platters, Kobie , The ZMQ, The Atomic Swindlers, Jessi Hamilton, Chet Catallo, The Value of X, Perfect World, Big Noise, Boys Life ...and has shared the stage with many established national acts Dream Theatre, The Beach Boys, Average White Band, Stanley Turrentine, Will Dailey and Glenn Tilbrook (from Squeeze)!
Brian's most secret GUILTY PLEASURE is: The Three Stooges !
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Maio Obregon - Maio adds a stylish flair and youthful energy to every GUILTY PLEASURE performance with his amazing guitar ability and sweet vocal harmonies!
Born in Tuscon, AZ., Maio previously lived in Tijuana, Baha California, MX. as well as San Diego,CA..before moving to Boston,MA. to attend the prestigeous Berklee College of Music..where he is currently working on his B.A. in Music Production and Engineering!
Maio has performed for the last 12 years with many diverse artists including: Grupo Ele (english/spanish Top-40 - Tijiuana/San Diego), Sofia Dolores (latin-rock cover band), In The House (GB/function band - Boston,MA) and Parkveiw (original rock - Boston,MA)
Maio has also shared the stage with prominent latin artist Emmanuel and The Chris Perez Band!
Maio's secret GUILTY PLEASURE'S include: the tv shows Star Trek (the next generation) and The X-Files...."I've watched every episode"! |
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Robert "Bob" West - Our newest member of the band was born/raised in Weymouth, MA. and is now living in Dorchester, MA. Bob has been working in the music business for over the last 20 years! From the time he first discovered the bass at age 14..Bob knew he wanted to be a musician. Bob brings to band a wide range of musical interests spanning rock, funk, jazz, and folk. His musical influences include Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, and Neil Finn. As a accomplished bassist, Bob has been an "in-demand" player within the New England area.. from musical theater pits,recording sessions and live performing with some of the areas finest musicians. He recently recorded tracks for accomplished singer/songwriter Matt Perry!
Bob has also held down the low end for various prominent musical acts including: "Papa Swerve", "Voodoo Sol", "The Holmes Band" ..to name a few! While performing in NY, CT, NH ,Nashville, TN, Los Angeles, CA. as well as touring oversees in St. John's, Paris, France and as far as Alaska! Bob has also shared the stage with many established acts including: "G-Love and Special Sauce", "Cake", "Neil Finn", Vertical Horizon and "The Doobie Brothers" to name a few!
Bob's secret GUILTY PLEASURE'S include: Belgian Ales, Baklava, any John Denver song and playing in GP!
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Dave Weigert - Guilty Pleasure's founding member and bandleader has been the driving force that keeps GUILTY PLEASURE one of the most respected bands in the area!
Born in Brockton,MA.,Chris has spent the last 25 years in New England playing and recording with a multitude of acts including: Richard Davies, Eileen Rose, Julie White, My Lucky Stars, LABB, Grace Morrison, Greg Schuler, Celebration, Joose, The Clique Patrick Decoste, Scampground, In 2 Deep, Pentane, The Modeles, New York System and The Splendid Nobodies to name a few!
Chris has also appeared alongside many established artists including: The Bangles, Lisa Loeb, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), The Grass Roots, Big Brother and the Holding Company (Janis Joplin), John Cafferty and Beaver Brown, Jeffrey Liggins (Jeffrey Osborne), Mibbit Threats (Isaac Hayes), Bruce Keyes (Angela Bofill, Najee) and Robert Lee Teague (Joan Osborne)!
He has also performed in the orchestra pit for local theater productions of: "Jesus Christ Superstar", "All About Broadway", "Blood Brothers" and has been a New England judge for Guitar Center's national "Drum-Off" competition (1998 -2006)
Chris' real GUILTY PLEASURE'S include: X-box, Sirus Radio and the music of Todd Rundgren!
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