Album Notes

The Hathaways have been an active musical entity in the Dayton area for over 10 years. They have played nightclubs, wedding receptions, charity events, concerts, county fairs, outdoor festivals, street fairs, company picnics and corporate parties and even produced two CDs of original music. The name 'Hathaways' is familiar to most everyone involved in the local music scene. However, with the passage of time and changes in personnel, the group's musical focus has gone from an acoustic/folk and Jimmy Buffet- style party band to an extremely versatile rock band that can handle a vast spectrum contempory radio hits, from swing to grunge to acoustic numbers, as well as cover classic rock favorites. As always, performances are liberally sprinkled with original music from past and upcoming CDs.

The Hathaways have added two new guitarist/lead vocalists over the past 2 1/2 years. They are Chuck and Barry Drake, brothers who have played together for years in well-known groups such as 'Taxi Dancer', 'Goin' Home', and 'Diver'. Although strong vocal arrangements have been a trademark of the Hathaways for years, Chuck and Barry have managed to raise the standard for the band. And the versatility and excitement afforded by their tandem lead guitar work and vocals produces the visual and musical equivalent of having two front men in the band.

The Hathaways live act comes complete with a light show, and Kenny Rice has upgraded his keyboard set-up to include one of the finest digital keyboards available, the Kurzweil 2000. In addition, they have a top-of-the-line sound system. The band also publishes a periodic newsletter and maintains a mailing list of over 450 patrons and fans, which contributes to well-attended performances in the Dayton area.
Tom Baer, Tom Dempsey and Kenny Rice remain as the core members of 'The Hathaways' of old in what is now considered to be the strongest line-up ever. They are always looking for new opportunities to expand their audience, and you will not be disappointed with their performance or drawing power. Visit their website, www.thehathaways.com for a listing of their upcoming performances.


Tom Baer:Tom is the band's drummer/sound engineer/producer/stategic planner. He has played drums for bands such as'Sunnuva" and 'The Decades', and was the sound engineer for 'Flyweil', 'The Pulse', and 'Zummo'. He produced 'The Pulse's first album, as well as the first 'Hathaways' CD. He also one of the principal vocalists in the band.

Tom Dempsey: The 'other' Tom plays bass, sings, and is one of the band's contributing songwriters. He was a founding member of 'The Hathaways' and a band-mate of Tom Baer's in 'Sunnuva'.

Barry Drake: Barry is one of the guitarist/vocalists that front the band. If an Eric Clapton tune or Stevie Ray Vaughn number is requested, he is the obvious man for the job. He can swing like Brian Setzer or provide the drama required for a 'Queensryche' ballad or play mandolin on 'Maggie Mae'.

Chuck Drake: Chuck is the guitarist/vocalist who carries the lion's share of the lead vocals because of his versatility in covering a variety of styles, from 'Doobie Brothers' to 'Candlebox' to 'Aerosmith'. He is currently the principal songwriter of the band's original material and can hold his own as a soloist as well.


Kenny Rice: Kenny's formidable talents on the keyboard are what distinguish 'The Hathaways' from most every other band in the area. He can duplicate the feel of nearly every musical style imaginable, from honky tonk piano to Keith Emerson's Hammond organ to a full orchestra. He was
the founder of 'Flyweil', and has performed in nearly every musical capacity there is, from church organist to 'Up With People' cast member to guest musician in the 'Tonight Show' orchestra. And he can sing Warren Zevon just like Warren Zevon.