THE BAND
Emily Musty
Em (lead vocals) is a consummate, charismatic and dynamic performer who grabs the audience with her vibrant, energetic presence. Em holds an education in music performance as well as a BA in theatre with a minor in dance. An accomplished vocalist, Em has performed with a variety of musicians, from pop and funk bands to acoustic and jazz duos - bands: The Party Crashers, One Eye Open, GrooveSum, duos with: Nat Williams, Ed Burgess, Doc Gordon, David Newsam, and released a jazz CD with Newsam entitled Songs In the Key of Em (2005). Visit www.emilymusty.com
Dan Williams
Dan Williams (guitar, vocals) has a degree in Music Management from the Hartt School of Music and another in Music Education from Johnson State college. He has performed professionally for three decades throughout northern New England, with various bands (One Eye Open, The Prodigals Jazz Band, The Wyrx, Tall Granite Jazz Band, etc.) and has also done some studio work and loves playing in musical theatre pits. Dan is at the end of a long career teaching music at the high school level and when he's not teaching or playing, you'll find him in the outdoors of New Hampshire and Vermont.
Krissy Partch
Kristin Partch (Bass) was born into a jazz crazed musical family. Jazz parties and music lessons have been a part of her life as far back as she can remember. Influenced by her father, the late great jazz bassist Ronnie Partch, Kristin has been playing bass since the young age of 13 and was playing the New York club scene by age 18. She's been leading the Party Crashers for nearly 20 years now keeping it fresh all along the way!! Krissy's creative and solid bass playing will surely bring you to the dance floor. Kristin is the glue of the band and consistently brings the Party Crashers into new territory.
Tom Jellison
Tom Jellison (Vocals, Drums) has been with the Party Crashers since 2006, anchoring all of those irresistible grooves with soul and finesse. Coming from an extensive musical background that includes formal training in piano, guitar and music theory, his first love has always been drums...."because that's why people dance!" Tom has been gigging throughout the North East for over 30 years and has worked with such notable regional bands as Palantir, Gemini Sanction, Alternating Currents, The Wyrx and One Eye Open.
Matt Caputo
Matt Brings amazing energy to this band on both Tenor and Alto Sax. He has spent years honing his skill as an amazing player and will blow you away with his high-octane creative solos. Matt stepped into the Party Crashers band this year and is looking forward to dazzling you with his fabulous tone and tasteful solos. Matt will also be adding some Keyboards which is just another reason you will love this addition to your favorite dance band. When not playing music, you will find Matt teaching mathematics to students in Southern New Hampshire.
Matt Brings amazing energy to this band on both Tenor and Alto Sax. He has spent years honing his skill as an amazing player and will blow you away with his high-octane creative solos. Matt stepped into the Party Crashers band this year and is looking forward to dazzling you with his fabulous tone and tasteful solos. Matt will also be adding some Keyboards which is just another reason you will love this addition to your favorite dance band. When not playing music, you will find Matt teaching mathematics to students in Southern New Hampshire.
Bobby Sparadeo
Bob is a Berklee Alumni and has made a career for himself in Vermont. You likely have seen him playing with Frydaddy, Solfood, The Jeanie McCullough Band, Funky Miracle and many other great Upper Valley bands. What you didn't know about this talented drummer is he is also an accomplished percussionist. Armed with four LP Galaxy Giovanni Congas, Timbales and many other great sounding percussion instruments, Bobby brings a unique character to the band and adds so much to the Party Crashers diverse music.
Bob is a Berklee Alumni and has made a career for himself in Vermont. You likely have seen him playing with Frydaddy, Solfood, The Jeanie McCullough Band, Funky Miracle and many other great Upper Valley bands. What you didn't know about this talented drummer is he is also an accomplished percussionist. Armed with four LP Galaxy Giovanni Congas, Timbales and many other great sounding percussion instruments, Bobby brings a unique character to the band and adds so much to the Party Crashers diverse music.
Vincent Freeman
Vincent is an audio engineer and recording studio owner based in Randolph, VT. He has an extensive background in a variety of genres, which continually expands. Vincent has been very involved with the local music scene for many years, supporting Vermont bands through their process of recording and releasing new albums or EPs. Additionally he has been providing live sound for Central Vermont's " Party Crashers", live-streamed in-studio concerts, live concert videography, podcast and audiobook production to name a few recent projects outside of his regular production work. Vincent operates The Underground - Recording Studio in Downtown Randolph, VT, which houses a great live room for full band tracking, down to simple Singer-Songwriter recording sessions. His production style delivers a clean modern sound. In his spare time he is an avid cyclist and home chef.
Vincent is an audio engineer and recording studio owner based in Randolph, VT. He has an extensive background in a variety of genres, which continually expands. Vincent has been very involved with the local music scene for many years, supporting Vermont bands through their process of recording and releasing new albums or EPs. Additionally he has been providing live sound for Central Vermont's " Party Crashers", live-streamed in-studio concerts, live concert videography, podcast and audiobook production to name a few recent projects outside of his regular production work. Vincent operates The Underground - Recording Studio in Downtown Randolph, VT, which houses a great live room for full band tracking, down to simple Singer-Songwriter recording sessions. His production style delivers a clean modern sound. In his spare time he is an avid cyclist and home chef.
The Party Crasher’s minimal requirements to perform at your function.
Power:
Three dedicated 20 amp clean 120v circuits with common ground. GFCI protected if outdoors. Outlets to be within 50 ft of the stage. Portable generators are not acceptable.
Stage:
20’ wide x 16’ deep is preferred, but must be a minimum 16’ wide x 10’ deep: stable, flat and level. For outdoor shows, provide adequate cover from the elements with secured side panels. Radiant heaters must be supplied if the temperature is expected to drop below 60 degrees.
Lighting:
We will provide theatrical lighting for the show. Client will provide ambient lighting for the stage and event areas for general use, from set up and thru breakdown.
Party Crasher Technical Information:
Mixers: Presonus StudioLive RM-32 Active Integration Digital Mixer
UC Surface wireless control via Lenovo Horizon IPS 20” Touchscreen
Soundcraft GB16-2R 28 bus analogue backup
FOH Processing: DBX Drive Rack PA-2
Klark Teknik DN 410, DN 500
Lexicon PCM-90
Power:
Three dedicated 20 amp clean 120v circuits with common ground. GFCI protected if outdoors. Outlets to be within 50 ft of the stage. Portable generators are not acceptable.
Stage:
20’ wide x 16’ deep is preferred, but must be a minimum 16’ wide x 10’ deep: stable, flat and level. For outdoor shows, provide adequate cover from the elements with secured side panels. Radiant heaters must be supplied if the temperature is expected to drop below 60 degrees.
Lighting:
We will provide theatrical lighting for the show. Client will provide ambient lighting for the stage and event areas for general use, from set up and thru breakdown.
Party Crasher Technical Information:
Mixers: Presonus StudioLive RM-32 Active Integration Digital Mixer
UC Surface wireless control via Lenovo Horizon IPS 20” Touchscreen
Soundcraft GB16-2R 28 bus analogue backup
FOH Processing: DBX Drive Rack PA-2
Klark Teknik DN 410, DN 500
Lexicon PCM-90