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Cris Hughes -- Lead Vocals A Western New York native, Cris hails from a family of entertainers. Her vocal talents and her love for country music became apparent as a youth as she and her family participated in local country jamborees. This led to her winning her first singing contest when she was 17 and quickly found herself as lead singer in a local country band. While Cris’s passion is country music, her talents and diversity shine through as she performs to the likes of Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Celine Dion and more. Cris’s musical experience is varied from having recorded in Nashville, performed in the Big Apple as well as various local bands. She is now proud to perform alongside front male vocalist, Lance Scarafia, and the most talented group of musicians that make up The Double Take Band, Western New York’s most energized and entertaining Top 40 band. They put it all together for a show that guarantees a memorable and exciting evening for all.
Lance Scarafia-- Lead Vocals Lance has been performing throughout Western New York for more then 30 years. Dating back to 1975 when he began playing Bass for several local bands it was by shear luck that he was asked to front a local classic rock band and the rest is history. From Rock and Roll to R&B Lance has entertained audiences of all ages. Influences include legends such as: James Brown to Frank Sinatra .His vocal presence and entertainment style is sure to please everyone who attends one of his performances. Lance now fronts the Double Take Band with Female vocalist Cris Hughes and together will surely capture any audiences attention.With their combined energy and vocal presentation fans have quoted that "this duo is second to none throughout WNY". We look forward to seeing everyone at our next show. Check out the schedule page for information.
Bob Piper-- Guitar & Vocals Bob has been performing in local cover bands in WNY for over 30 years. He has also written and composed film scores for Warner Brothers and various other leading film studios. In addition, he has performed with many original bands including Plaedes, which received extensive local and international airplay. Most recently his experience led him to Las Vegas to perform with nationally acclaimed recording artist Lou Rawls. Bobs' depth of experience and amazing guitar virtuosity, add a dazzling component of showmanship to The Double Take Band's live performances! .
Stan Kowalski-- Drums Stan has been in numerous successful Top 40 groups for over 25 years and brings a wealth of stage and studio experience to The Double Take Band.
Frank Maracle-- Piano & Vocals Frank has been performing in the WNY area for approximately 20 years, and has been in numerous Top 40, Country, Oldies, Rock, and Blues bands. Currently, he plays piano, and provides lead & backup vocals for the band. Frank, like many musicians, got his first inspiration to perform live upon seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. Though only a child at the time, their music had a lasting impression on him and to this day is still one of his strongest influences. Frank has been in many bands over the years that have opened up for national acts such as Brownsville Station, The Outlaws, and Los Lobos. Frank brings
a wealth of different styles, genres and backgrounds to the Double Take
band where he gets to apply them all to the diverse and challenging repertoire
that the Double Take Band has become known for.
Jim Dill-- Bass & Vocals The newest member of the band to hold down the low down, Jim Dill has been playing bass since the tender age of 16. A good friend loaned him his bass, then had to fight tooth and nail to get it back! Always a fan of good, solid foundation, Jim cut his musical teeth with some of the great prog rock of the 70's and 80's. And his musical influences came from some of those bass greats like Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Tony Levin and of course Buffalo's own Billy Sheehan, just to name a few. As
a music major at Buff State (back in the day) and jazz ensemble performer,
Jim has also played with a variety of local groups and also performed
in UB theater productions of The Who's "Tommy" and "Jesus
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