MEET THE BAND
Whisky Six is one of South Florida's favorite local country bands! Their modern music selections are engaging and fun. While they play mostly modern country don't be surprised to hear some Cash, Strait, Yokham or other classics thrown in. You don't have to be a redneck or hillbilly to appreciate these guys....but it helps!
Fun-loving, polite and social are just a few words used to describe these guys. Be sure to catch one of their shows or contact them for your next private event!
THE BAND. THE MYTH. THE LEGENDS
The Original
WHISKY SIX
Nick Harris ~ Vocalist
Born and raised here in south Florida, Nick is the true "South Floridian". You'll find Nick to be the perfect mix of Aldean and Bentley. Nick has been singing his entire life and is an original member of Whisky Six, you will see Nick fill in when JP isn't available to perform.
"Rockin" Ron Pitkin ~ Lead Guitar
Ron has been playing guitar since he was knee high to a June bug. Ron started in the garden state and was originally influenced by bands like "Bruce Springsteen. He moved to Florida some years ago and as they say...He's "Gone Country"!! You'll now hear his country influence similar to Jason Aldean's guitarist Kurt Allison as he rocks the stage with complete love and passion for music at every venue we play.
Mark Charles Lamendola "MC" ~ Bass Guitar
Hailing from the Catskill Mountains and maturing in NYC he relocated to Florida to play his way towards being with us and making country music. "MC" has shared the bill with bands such as The Ramones, Blondie and the Talking Heads along with being a standout in the NYC Punk Rock Scene while working for CBGB Records.
Now residing in Boca Raton with his beautiful wife while diligently pitching publishers in Nashville and slappin the bass for the genlemen of Whisky Six!!
Livin that honkey tonk dream !
Mike Betters "Magic Mike" ~ Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Mike has been making and writing music most of his life and became a traveling troubadour after a stint in the suit and tie world of computer software. He has played his music at many venues and festivals throughout the Midwest, up and down the Mississippi River, and in most of the Ski towns of Colorado. Mike first came to Florida in the late 80's and played in the Keys as well as many of the local clubs in Southern Florida, settling into the SoFla lifestyle. He enjoys all types of music and continues to write and produce his own. You will often hear Mike providing harmonies as well as taking the lead on some of the classic country tunes in Whisky Six's arsenal.
Gary Golob ~ Drums
Originally from the country music capital Nashville, Tennessee ! Gary moved to South Florida in 2002. After spending years in a 80's rock band he found his way back to his roots and his first love of country music with Whisky Six. His influences include parts of Jim Riley and Rich Redmond; two staples in drumming for today's country music. With Mark on the bass and Gary on the drums these men carve in a wide and deep groove right where country music fans fall in.
Anderson Dutra da Silva ~ Electric Fiddle
From the beautiful land of Brazil growing up as a classicaly trained cellist and has been honored to be invited to play and train in the most prestigious orchestras in the country. In time expanding into folk acoustic and oh yeah ... country!
His versatility as a musician reflects a deep understanding of both tradition and classical emotions, We are so proud to have this true gentle human rounding out our W6 gang, please be sure and hollar when you hear that fiddle sound... Yew!!!!!
John-Paul Begley "JP" ~ Vocalist
The Front-Man of the Whisky Six band JP brings a mixture of Luke Bryan, Garth, Straight and Cash when he sings! Originally from Indiana and raised by parents from Tennessee & Kentucky, there was only one musical genre for JP to be drawn to. "My family ... is country.
I come from ... Country. John Fork Rd !
I am very proud to my bones of where I come from.
“It is all the stories that country music delivers time and time again, and I love telling em on any stage!!”