spirtN3D Biography of the Band Members Dan Leone, Acoustic Electric Guitar and Lead Vocals Dan has been involved in music ministry for more than 40 years. As one of the original founders of the band, Dan is involved in numerous church organizations and fellowship ministries including ACTS-CT and Life Teen Ministries where he serves as a music minister in worship services and special events. Dan travels to the country of Haiti each year doing missionary work building housing projects for the poorest of God's children in the Western Hemisphere. Dave Richard, Lead Electric Guitar As a co-founder of the band, Dave has been playing electric guitar for more than 25 years and is an accomplished soloist giving 150% to every song. Dave loves to give praise and worship to God through his music and he ministers at several 12 step recovery clubs throughout Connecticut where he is often seen on stage banging out lead guitar riffs with ease. Nick Marrara, Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals Nick has a passion for music and has written and recorded several Christian and contemporary songs to his credit. Nick can add to the guitar solos of any song as well as fill in on bass guitar when Joe heads off to college in the Fall. Nick is also an accomplished pianist and sings backup vocals on most songs. He has served in music ministry on ACTS-CT retreats for young adults. Joe Leone, Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals Joe is a third year Theology major at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. He is an accomplished trumpet player, guitarist and he learned to play bass guitar in a very short period of time. His stage presence is invaluable as he ministers to the crowd through the sharing of his faith. Joe is a core leader for numerous teen and young adult ministries including ACTS-CT and Life Teen as well as serving as a team member and youth summer camp counselor at a Christian Youth Camp. Neil Novak, Drummer and Backup Vocals Neil is a first year college student at Western Connecticut University. He has been involved in music ministry for teens and young adults for more than 4 years. As an accomplished guitarist and vocalist, Neil has led numerous liturgical services as well as Adoration services on many occasions. His love for music is demonstrated best through his drum solos and the lively beats that will keep your feet stomping. Neil can make the drums whisper and shout all in the same song! Keith Everett, Jembay and Drummer Keith will fill in the band with the deep and resonating sounds of the Jembay. When Neil heads off to school, Keith has the talent to fill in on the drums with a passion. Keith has been involved with music ministry on several ACTS retreats for men and is an active member of St. Bridgett s church in Manchester.