Band Members
Being a military man, Joel brings a command performance to the Believers show. His past experience as lead vocalist for the US Naval Academy's premiere rock band, "The Electric Brigade", has taken him all over the world. The band is fortunate to have Joel up on the Believers front line.
Joel Lewis - Lead Vocals
joined in 1999
You would think that Aretha Franklin is on stage with the Believers after hearing Kathy sing. Kathy has a strong gospel based music education that shows when she "lets it all hang out" when it comes time to sing. Kathy is also a dog lover, which is good, because the rest of this band is nothing but a pack of dogs.
Kathy Stansbury - Lead Vocals
joined in 1995
Kevin, a computer network analyst for the Government by day, kicks the tubs by night. Kevin is a monster when it comes to the drums.
Kevin Crowley - Drums, Vocals
joined in 1988
Bill works for Verizon and keeps the nation communicating without wires. He also communicates the bottom line for the band on stage. Bill's superb bass playing is most often understated. However Bill has another talent. His knack for quick (and sometimes sick) one-liners keeps the band constantly laughing. (Maybe this is why they won't give him a microphone, ... he would get everyone into too much trouble.)
Bill Adams - Bass
joined in 1987
Vince came to the Believers in 2010. Being a systems engineer by day gives him a good background for figuring out all of those hard guitar licks. But, I'm sure his training at Towson State University as a Guitar major didn't hurt either.
Vince Mazzitti - Guitar
joined in 2010
Randy is the owner and leader of the band as a part of Neilson Enterprises. He is a retired Systems Engineer, church organist, and composes custom music in film and video in his home studio. Both Randy and Joel arrange the majority of the Believers music.
Randy Neilson - Keyboards, Vocals
founded in 1979
Is an original member of the Believers. Jeff choreographed many of the horn section's flashy moves. He holds a bachelors degree in Biology from University of Maryland and has been playing the horn for over 30 years.
Jeff Price - Trumpet, Harmonica
joined in 1983
Brad is an original member of the band. To his credit, Brad is one of the arrangers for the Believers. This guy has been sliding the trombone for over 28 years now. (And that's a lot of sliding ... his even been known to let that bone-a-fone slide get away from him and go right out on the dance floor.) You would never think the this wild man by night is a software engineer by day. I guess that's why he is the Low Rider... and sings it to boot!
Brad Anderson - Trombone, Vocals
joined in 1983
Past Members
Bobby Jackson
Steve Washington
Nita Slater
Shelia Ford
Craig Davis
Corey Bowcutt
Steve Swan
Ron Paunska
Rob “Moe” Morrison
Mike Mileski (deceased)
Joe Brieker
Vince Novak
Chuck Klapka (deceased)
Barry Caudil
John Getz
Cathy Stiles
The band is eternally grateful to those musicians who served
Rhythm
Horns
Matt Kuhn
Charlie Taylor
Carmen Sorrentino (deceased)
Paul Beardmore
Dennis Mroz
Bob Cumiskey
Mike Taylor
Matt Ascione
Vocalist
Kevin is known as one of Baltimore's finest alto players. Not only does he bring his talents to the believers, he is by far the hippest showman on stage and has mesmerized crowds, thus proclaiming this gentleman as "Sir Smoothness"
Kevin Hughes - Sax
joined in 1999
Jon has worked as a professional musician for over 30 years. Being a Berklee College of Music alumni and a classically trained flutist, Jon still works diligently at his craft.
Jon Schmidt - Sax & Flute
joined in 1992
