Meet the Band
We have over 100+ years of musical experience between all of our members to bring you diversity and reliability...
Annette Falasa
Vocals
Annette has been a staple singer in the Buffalo music scene for over 25 years. She started with local country band
"DD's Ranch" performing with national acts such as Loretta Lynn, Randy Travis and Colin Raye. She then joined forces with "Free Fall" which was an outstanding wedding band. Joining R&B/blues band "Urban Renewal" soon followed. Thereafter, Annette had a six year stretch with prominent classic rock band called "HitnRun" opening for national recording artists Survivor and The Guess Who.
She took a two-year hiatus before returning to the singing arena and is extremely excited to now be part of the Bomb, which is exploring more genres of "get up on your feet and dance" music.
In addition to singing, Annette has been a theater actor and performed in past productions for theaters in Fort Lauderdale, Alleyway Theater, Niagara Falls Little Theater and Lancaster Opera House.
Currently, Annette works full time at Buffalo State University as a Program Aide in financial aid.
Vocals
Annette has been a staple singer in the Buffalo music scene for over 25 years. She started with local country band
"DD's Ranch" performing with national acts such as Loretta Lynn, Randy Travis and Colin Raye. She then joined forces with "Free Fall" which was an outstanding wedding band. Joining R&B/blues band "Urban Renewal" soon followed. Thereafter, Annette had a six year stretch with prominent classic rock band called "HitnRun" opening for national recording artists Survivor and The Guess Who.
She took a two-year hiatus before returning to the singing arena and is extremely excited to now be part of the Bomb, which is exploring more genres of "get up on your feet and dance" music.
In addition to singing, Annette has been a theater actor and performed in past productions for theaters in Fort Lauderdale, Alleyway Theater, Niagara Falls Little Theater and Lancaster Opera House.
Currently, Annette works full time at Buffalo State University as a Program Aide in financial aid.
Gary Kowalski
Drums
Gary is best recognized as the drummer from the multiple-time award-winning band Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields. Gary was recognized as a best original drummer by the Buffalo Music Awards and was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2017. He has had a lengthy career playing in the local Buffalo music circuit playing in rock, country, and dance bands. Gary has opened up for national music acts including Don McClean, America, and Loverboy to name a few.
Drums
Gary is best recognized as the drummer from the multiple-time award-winning band Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields. Gary was recognized as a best original drummer by the Buffalo Music Awards and was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2017. He has had a lengthy career playing in the local Buffalo music circuit playing in rock, country, and dance bands. Gary has opened up for national music acts including Don McClean, America, and Loverboy to name a few.
Tom Tripi
Bass Guitar
Tom is a veteran of the Buffalo music scene having played with a variety of bands in the past. Tom has performed alongside members from Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 special. Tom was on the road for several years and was involved with bands which opened for Kansas, Aerosmith, Genesis, and Tower Of Power to name a few.
Bass Guitar
Tom is a veteran of the Buffalo music scene having played with a variety of bands in the past. Tom has performed alongside members from Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 special. Tom was on the road for several years and was involved with bands which opened for Kansas, Aerosmith, Genesis, and Tower Of Power to name a few.
Ricky Chudz
Lead Guitarist/Vocalist
Ricky has played in several WNY bands over the Years. He is a Multi Instrumentalist with talents in playing Guitar, Bass, Lap Steel, Dobro and Mandolin. He is well-versed in Rock, Country, Blues and Funk styles. He has won Awards for "Best New Band" 3 times in the Buffalo and has also won WNY People's Choice Awards. Some of the bands he has played in are: The Diva Show Band, Everett Lee and Underground Stampede, Wasted Whiskey, Common Ground, The Planets, Sly Alibi and Fishtale. He also played supporting acts for country legands, Marty Stewart, Eric Church, Parmalee and David Allan Coe. He has played in several shows across the nation with Everett Lee and also places such as the Underground Stampede at World famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Rippy's, and Honkytonk Central. Performing Live music is in his blood and his resume certainly shows it.
Lead Guitarist/Vocalist
Ricky has played in several WNY bands over the Years. He is a Multi Instrumentalist with talents in playing Guitar, Bass, Lap Steel, Dobro and Mandolin. He is well-versed in Rock, Country, Blues and Funk styles. He has won Awards for "Best New Band" 3 times in the Buffalo and has also won WNY People's Choice Awards. Some of the bands he has played in are: The Diva Show Band, Everett Lee and Underground Stampede, Wasted Whiskey, Common Ground, The Planets, Sly Alibi and Fishtale. He also played supporting acts for country legands, Marty Stewart, Eric Church, Parmalee and David Allan Coe. He has played in several shows across the nation with Everett Lee and also places such as the Underground Stampede at World famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Rippy's, and Honkytonk Central. Performing Live music is in his blood and his resume certainly shows it.
Ed Saccocia
Keyboard/Vocals
Ed has played the keys since he was 6 years old. Originally from Rhode Island, he pursued a 33-year corporate career in Chicago, and later Buffalo, while participating in a number of music ventures along the way. Ed is also an accomplished accordionist, and is a member of a non-traditional Buffalo-area polka band.
Keyboard/Vocals
Ed has played the keys since he was 6 years old. Originally from Rhode Island, he pursued a 33-year corporate career in Chicago, and later Buffalo, while participating in a number of music ventures along the way. Ed is also an accomplished accordionist, and is a member of a non-traditional Buffalo-area polka band.
Matthew Francis
Guest Vocalist
Matt is a Buffalo native and University of Rochester graduate. After receiving private vocal instruction at the Eastman School of Music, he made his television debut on NBC’s “The Sing Off” – Season 3, as a member of the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. From there, he went on to perform as a member of Level 3 on “The X-Factor” – Season 2. After his time on screen, he returned home to Buffalo to be with family and play with local country, rock, and dance bands. His most recent success was singing the National Anthem at the Buffalo Bills pre-season opener. Now he is looking to party with The Bomb!
Guest Vocalist
Matt is a Buffalo native and University of Rochester graduate. After receiving private vocal instruction at the Eastman School of Music, he made his television debut on NBC’s “The Sing Off” – Season 3, as a member of the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. From there, he went on to perform as a member of Level 3 on “The X-Factor” – Season 2. After his time on screen, he returned home to Buffalo to be with family and play with local country, rock, and dance bands. His most recent success was singing the National Anthem at the Buffalo Bills pre-season opener. Now he is looking to party with The Bomb!