Steve Litchman – Lead vocals/KeysAt age 16, Steve started his first band Freedom’s Release, playing Deep Purple, Stones, Led Zeppelin and Chicago at Junior High proms. During college, he toured summers with his musical duo, Dream. Steve played keys and sang lead vocals 6 nights a week at Holiday Inns throughout the northeast US and Canada. Steve’s vocal and playing style is heavily influenced by Elton John and Billy Joel. He grew up listening to southern rock , blues and jazz which accounts for his eclectic musical taste. Steve has played in numerous classic rock bands, including The Devon James Band, Blast from the Past, Powerglide, Happy Jack and played with the Grateful Dead tribute band, Northbound Train. Along with singing lead vocals, playing keyboard and blues harp for Strictly Overtime (SOT), Steve also performs with the Cool Runnings Reggae Band. |
Lonny Cormier – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Lonny started playing guitar at 13 and has played lead guitar and bass for over 40 years. He attended Berklee College of Music in the late 70’s and played in numerous touring bands from rock to jazz. He started gigging in high school with Father Time, played bass with the jazz quintet Phillip Black, then joined Limerick Road Band, Brass Lantern, Exit Laughing, and then local favorite Robin Walsh. With his all original band, the Citizens, he backed up the Joe Perry Project, the Fools, John Butcher and accompanied later on his own, Paula Cole, and blues-harp player Babe Peno back in the day. Lonny brings in his style, expertise and showmanship to the band. He provides excellent backing harmonies and a few lead vocals. His major influences include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, John Scofield, Jimmy Page and SRV.
Lee Bodzioch – Drums/Vocals
Lee has been playing drums since junior high school when he was a member of the Concert and Marching band in the local public-school system. He got his first drum set – an old used set of Slingerlands, after seeing a band made up of classmates performing songs by a “little known” group at the time called the Beatles. During his high school years, he played in rock bands and was performing at school dances and outdoor concerts. He has always loved both playing and singing. Early influences were Keith Moon, Russ Kunkel, Steve Gadd and John Bonham. Lee grew up and went to college in Western Massachusetts. During that time he played in a variety of bands including Rock, General Business, Big Band and Country. He continues to perform in classic rock groups in the Boston area. Lee also provides strong backing and some lead vocals to SOT.
Al B – Bass
Al B played in several bands through the years performing both covers and original material. His strong bottom end bass style compliments the style of the music he now plays to the tee.
His creative aptitude offers a steady rhythm that ideally compliments any percussion section.
Al’s style of playing is heavily influenced by a large variety of favorites from smooth jazz to progressive rock bands and a whole lot in-between.
Throughout the years, Al has been credited with studio recordings and live fill in gigs for a number of local artists.
Al drives the rhythm section of SOT with a precision you would expect to hear from a pro. And he enjoys every minute of playing!