Tribute To Journey Odyssey Road was formed with only one intention, to perform some of the greatest hit songs ever recorded by the legendary rock group "Journey" as a tribute to the amazing music they created. There is no intention of trying to pass off as a look a-like to the original artist, just the purest determination to perform "Journey" material with the feel and energy that would have even the most loyal & devoted "Journey" fan begging for an encore. You will not find another Tribute to Journey act which has all the music and vocals reproduced with such perfection. Having been fans of "Journey" this Five piece power house takes the influince of the music and style of the legendary group and pushes the bar for other "Journey" tribute acts to follow.
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Odyssey Road was formed from fans of "Journey" for fans of "Journey".
"ODYSSEY ROAD" BIOGRAPHY
Mike Soper - Keyboards/Vocals
A Philly native, Mike began playing piano at age 7. Musically, Soper has appeared on more than a dozen CD’s, showing his versatility as a writer, producer, lead vocalist, keyboardist and vocal arranger. Mike co-produced and performed on the mp3 chart hit single I Believe with the Philly based pop group “Cloning Einstein”. www.cloningeinstein.com .
As an actor, in 1999, he performed in "Rasputin" at the Grand Opera in Wilmington, DE, with Ted Neeley of Jesus Christ Superstar fame. His voice can be heard on the original soundtrack of "Rasputin" www.rasputinthemusical.com .
Mike co-founded Tribute to Journey, Odyssey Road in January 2009 along with James "Bubba" Sanderford (Lead Vocalist) . Mike sings lead vocals on the Journey songs made popular by former keyboardist Greg Rollie on such hits as "Feelin' That Way" "Just The Same Way"and "Anytime"
Paul Granato - Guitar/Vocals
Paul better known as Paulieg has been playing guitar almost all his life. He has performed in most major coliseums including Madison Square Garden two times in New York City; Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York; Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia PA; Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte NC; Kemp Coliseum, Detroit, Michigan and many others nationally. Paul has played guitar for, Tommy James, Chris Yulden, founding member of "Bullet" with two national hits "White Lies" (top 20 billboard), "Will power weak temptation strong" top 100 billboard , and played with other acts out of SIR studios NYC, Guitar sessions at Electric Lady Studios NYC and also TV shows along the way including Dick Clark, Alex Trebek, Edmond Canada, The Real Don Steel Show LA, Sky Angel network Channel 51. Worked on projects with Columbia Pictures Inc, Bell Records, Big Tree Records.
Brian Lutz – Drums/Vocals
An independent South-Florida recording and performing drum artist experienced in an array of different playing styles from Rock to Jazz to Brazilian Samba. With a combined 25 years of professional on-stage experience, global touring and studio recording.
A graduate from the University of North Florida with a B.A. in Jazz Performance, Brian has mastered venues of all types - from cruise lines, to theme parks (Universal, Busch Gardens, Disney) to entertaining tens of thousands overseas with world-wide tour appearances as a former member of the U.S. Army Field Band; the U.S. Army’s premier touring show band.
Brian’s educational endeavors have led him to self-produce his own full-length 3-hour instructional DVD entitled “Practical Drumming with Brian Lutz” (available at www.amazon.com, www.brianlutz.com and at east coast George’s Music stores). Within months of the initial release of “Practical Drumming”, featured in MODERN DRUMMER and DRUMHEAD magazines.
Bobby G. (Robert Gugliuzza) Bass/Vocals
Bobby G Has played in many bands including; 4-PLAY, Irruption, HIT -n- RUN, Laden, Chris Alvey's HI-FI-SISTER,. The CITY OF DAVID. Bob helped produce write and record the self-titled CD CITY OF DAVID. Bobby G. is currently writing and producing music at his Home Studio which will be released under the band name WEHUMANZ. During his career Bobby G. has opened for Night Ranger, Jimmy Needham, Rodger Waters, America, Foghat, Boston, Bad Company and more.
James "Bubba" Sanderford - Vocals
Born in Memphis TN He played in High School Band from 7th grade through 12th, various instruments such as: Clarinet, Saxophone, Baritone, Oboe, Percussion, Bass and Guitar. He then worked in recording studios as an engineer and also hired as a commercial vocalist, doing commercials for Taco Bell, Windsor Casino, and various others. He currently owns and operates a sound production company in West Palm Beach FL as well as bringing his nearly 4 octave vocal range into Tribute To Journey - Odyssey Road adding to the group a soaring Tenore contraltino vocal that will leave you stunned and amazed.
