Stoneycreek Music

08/11/2020

Things are getting back to normal. It's time to book Stoneycreek for your special event, wedding or private party. Don't wait until the calendar fills up. Call Dan at 814-915-4480 to arrange for your party.

08/11/2020

Darrin Reese

Darrin was born to play bass. His ear hears the bottom when listening to a song and it was instrumental in him learning to play the bass. As a young boy of 9 he started playing acoustic guitar and transitioned to bass when he was 18. Another seasoned musician, Darrin is the other half of the rhythm section of Stoneycreek. His melodic bass riffs and smooth runs lay down the bottom for the band.
As a lover of Southern Rock, Classic Rock and Blues he is skilled with all styles of music. He was heavily influenced by Harry Mock Country Hi Hats , Something Country, and Allegheny. He gets most of his inspiration from Leon Wilkeson, Banner Thomas, Tommy Shannon, Bill Wymans and John Entwhistle.
Darrin has played with several bands during his musical career including: Rampage, Trez Hombrez, Nighttrain, Bitter Route, Split Image, JD Crew, Steve Mattis and the Mattis family band, Steve Mattis Jam band, and the Renegades. He also plays free lance filling in as needed with other local bands.
Darrin loves to play music. “ No pharmaceutical product can ever equal the rush you get whe the band hits their groove. People are dancing, shouting and swaying as the house rocks. That’s when you know they are digging the music”

08/11/2020

Dan Slick

Dan grew in up Western Pennsylvania and cut his teeth playing the blues in the backstreets of Johnstown. The youngest son of a railroad engineer, Dan learned his life lessons in a blue collar environment. He started playing professionally in the clubs surrounding the “steel city” at the age of 14. His R&B influence came from playing on the road with soul show bands like “The Instigation” and “The Flood City Blues”. When he plays, you can here the Hammond B-3 influences of Stevie Winwood, Booker T, and Jimmy Smith all rolled into one.

Dan spent 32 years as a corporate leader in the music industry. He was the General Manager of Technics Musical Instruments for the United States and helped to influence the career of many young aspiring musicians.
As a recent member of the retro soul group “Shimmytang” and the tribute band “AM/FM Rewind”, both Jersey shore bands, he brings his years of musical production experience to the band. The funky sounds of the keyboard add to the raw energy created by the hard backbeat rhythm section. “I really love the complex sound produced when the band is rocking” “You can feel the room heat up when the audience hears the powerful backbeat and the great harmonies.” “Everyone is having a great time!”

08/11/2020

Dan Loebrich

Dan started playing guitar when he was 8 years old. He maintained is playing until he was in his late 20’s and played in various local bands, Most notably, Ray Roth and the Country Swingers ,.
His primary influences were his older brother who also plays guitar. As a result of his career and work schedule, Dan took a hiatus from playing and has just recently started playing again. He has varied tastes in genre and is capable of playing all of them very well. He likes all types of music from hard rock to country and western swing. Most of Dan’s current influences come from random searches on YouTube. Once he finds something that piques his interest, he shares it with the band and learns the tune. Dan play a Fender strat most of the time and likes the tone he is able to create. He recently started piano lessons to expand his musical versatility. He likes to play because it allows him to express himself for who he really is. Dan is a vocalist in Stoneycreek and has a unique timbre that reminds you of many popular songs being played today.

08/11/2020

Craig McKenry

Craig is the drummer, percussionist and vocalist for Stoneycreek. He began playing drums when he was 14 years old. His father had purchased some drums for his brother who later lost interest and Craig picked up where he left off.
Craig has steadily built his career as a drummer for the past 49 years. He has traveled the East Coast extensively and was once based in Palm Beach, Florida. He has played with successful bands all of his career, most notably, Fifth Avenue, Brandi over Ice, Bob and Brandi Baker Band, Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie and Birdland. In the late 80’s and early 90’s played in local bands called Flash and Rock-it.
Craig was heavily influenced by Grand Funk, Alice Cooper, The Beatles and Led Zepplin. He is quite skilled and adept at playing all genres. He listens to music from the 50’s to today’s current artists including today’s popular Christian rock music. Craig’s Christian faith led him to become a founding member of a praise and worship band called Calvary Cross and Finding the Lost. He currently plays with his church’s praise and worship band. Some of his favorite Christian artists are Mercy Me, Skillet, Casting Crown and Third Day.
When Craig is playing, the groove is solid and strong. His drumming is the backbone of Stoneycreek.

07/31/2020

The Legends have a new name "Stoneycreek"

07/31/2020

The Legends have changed their name. The new lineup is called "Stoneycreek" American Classic Music. We will be publishing some new pictures, biographies and sound clips soon.. It you liked the Legends, you'll love Stoneycreek. Thanks for your comments and your likes.

07/28/2020

07/17/2020

Great News! The Legends are back with a new line up of musicians and songs!