Free Concert: Pump (Aerosmith TributeBand) @Canal Square (near CohoesMusicHall).

"Lead Vocals and Harmonica
Mike Castella:

Mike started singing at a very young age. Basically doing live performances in his bedroom mostly every day while listening to all of his older brothers albums. I was heavily influenced by all classic rock bands including Aerosmith. Been involved with cover bands for multiple decades and always loved covering Steven Tyler. Decided to audition for the Aerosmith Tribute Band Pump earlier this spring and was fortunate to be asked to be a member of the band. We’ve done several shows since then and can’t wait to kick off a great 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone at our show's.. Be ready to hear one of the best Aerosmith tribute bands out there. Peace!!

Drummer
Rich Savarese:

In 1976 I first heard "Walk This Way" on AM radio as Fm was just catching on, in my parent's 1972 Chevy Imapala. Amongst all the Disco and pop being played, the drumbeat intro that lead into a cool guitar lick, followed by some unique vocals was a breathe of something much different than the usual dance hits being played. My older brother eventually bought "Toys in the Attic" along with Rocks, which was just released. Between Aerosmith, and Led Zeppelin, my brother and his friends whom he let me hang out with noticed me always tapping and air drumming to the rock and roll of they would play me. So of course started into drumming to "Walk this Way, Adam's Apple, Uncle Salty andSweet Emotion ". The Title track was a little harder with some off beat cymbal work that I had to figure out and did. Then "Rocks" blew me away. Heavier, and harder with a gritty attitude. "Back in the Saddle, Last Child, Get the Lead Out, Lick and Promise, and Nobody's Fault ", all awesome. I then went back to "Get Your Wings" and the self-titled freshman album, with "Mama Kin, Walk the Dog, and the other hit Dream On" being played on the new, cool FM stations. I was officially an Aerosmith fan. Despite their ups and downs in the late 70s into the 80s, was lucky enough to see "The Joe Perry Project " twice, and eventually Aerosmith back together on the "Permanent Vacation" tour.

All along I respected all of Joey Kramer's grooves and straight forward beats with odd time accents. Always giving the song what it needs without overstating it. A true master of being himself and not competing with any of his contemporaries. As I as a drummer who was schooled on playing the likes of Rush, The Who, Led Zep, Jeff Beck and many others, it's a pleasure paying tribute to Joey and the music of Aerosmith with PUMP. We try to recreate the magic and celebrate the great catalog of music they have amassed.

Lead and Rhythm Guitar/ Keyboards and Harmony background vocals
Jason Perrillo:

Jason has played music since his high school years. He got his first guitar around the age of 15, then became a vocalist and keyboard player in the process. Jason grew up listening to many different styles of music. With his love of music and home recording, he went to college for music education and also holds a music business / audio engineering degree. He spent most of the 2000s at home songwriting and recording multiple original studio albums.

He has taught guitar in the past and now enjoys performing in his spare time.

In 2010, he began to look into performing live. He lent his guitar skills to a Red-Hot Chili Peppers cover band, his keyboard skills to 60's and 80's cover bands and fronts his own original project. He's a fan of Fender guitars and lunchbox amps.

Band Leader and Bass Guitar/Harmony background vocals
Frank Tassielli:

Frank first got into music in the late 70's coming across his mother's copies of the Beatles records Help and Sgt Pepper. A few years later discovering what would come his favorite band Van Halen discovering bass guitar at 14 years old since then to present day. His bass influences are Paul McCartney, Stu Hamm, Randy Coven, James Jamerson, Geddy Lee and Steve Harris. Besides Managing and singing harmonies and playing bass in Pump, Frank also is a well known booking agent. His favorite Aerosmith record is "Rocks". Favorite songs to play Toys in the attic, Kings and Queens and Angel.

Lead ,Rhythm and slide Guitar and Talkbox
Tommy-Lestat- Collier:

Growing up In Boston On Comm Ave across for Aerosmith was a crazy thing for a kid.[...]

The love for Aerosmith never went away

Touring America with Grimm Jack was his Training ground.

He continues to work with artists doing recordings and shows.

He brings his Lead Guitar, slide skills and stage presence to make every Pump Show memorable!"

The above description is taken from the following website:

https://pumprocks.net/bio