Big Eyed Phish is THE premier Dave Matthews Tribute band to see! Recreating the musical styling of the Dave Matthews band, from the early stages of the band in 93-94 to renditions of Funny the Way It Is and Shake Me Like a Monkey, which have been new staples on Dave Matthews band's 2009 tour. The band is assembled, and led by Brandon DePaul, who has had 1000's of hours on Stage with Rochester's favorite ,Tripping Billies. Brandon, with the Billies, has done everything from have the honor of getting into a Dave Matthews Biographey book, to actually meeting the man and getting his seal of approval. Brandon decided to give Rochester a new favorite, and after painstakingly searching, found the very best muscians in Rochester to complete Big Eyed Phish. Nate Demaria- on Violin, Chris "the Doctor" Brodehecker- on bass, Brian Dudiak- on Keyboards, Dan Merkey- on Saxaphone, Peter Sapia on lead guitar, and our very own Carter disguised as Karl Thomas on the drums. Together, these incredible and inspiring musicians, make up Big Eyed Phish, we look forward to seeing you at the show
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Brandon Depaul - Lead vocals, Guitar
Karl Thomas - Drums
Brian Dudiak - Keyboards, Backup vocals
Dan Merkey - Saxaphone, Backup vocals
Chris Brodhecker - Bass
Nate Dimaria - Fiddle - (bio coming soon)
Peter Sapia - lead guitar