PROGENY Live Debut – Epic Progressive Rock!

PROGENY

JOIN US FOR THIS EPIC PROGRESSIVE ROCK CONCERT

FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GENESIS, RUSH, YES, ELP… AND MUCH MORE!

Announcing the debut performance of Progeny – a band and project dedicated to performing masterworks and gems of progressive rock.

We’ll be performing songs by ELP, Genesis, Yes, and more, and would love to see YOU there!!

Progeny debuts live at Steamer No.10 December 14th at 8:00 PM, concert admission FREE to the public!

Tom Monkell 

A guitarist and composer based in Albany, NY, known for his ability to perform across a variety  of genres and settings. He has had the privilege of working as a substitute guitarist for many hit  Broadway musicals, including Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Matilda, Come From  Away, and Dear Evan Hansen. 

He has toured across the U.S. and Canada, as well as internationally with various companies,  including the national tour of Come From Away, The Big Apple Circus, and Broadway Rox. He  has also enjoyed opportunities to perform with orchestras including the Albany Symphony,  Glens Falls Symphony, and Sage City Symphony.

Derrick Whaley 

Drumming since junior high school while listening to a wide range of music including: jazz,  rock, R&B, funk, and progressive rock. In addition to playing acoustic and electronic drums,  I’ve played various percussion and provide lead and backup vocals.  

Some of my musical influences are Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart, Bill  Bruford, Phil Collins, and Steve Gadd. I became a studio engineer producing, and recording,  and writing music using Protools. I’ve had the pleasure of playing the NFL referees NewYear’s  Eve party, Turning Stone Casino, as well as several festivals and county fairs. 

Jay Gold 

Began playing guitar at the age of nine and bass guitar by age 14. I learned to play the  trombone, keyboard, and sing lead and harmony vocals before recording my first studio demo  at age 15. I’ve had the honor of playing with thousands of extremely talented musicians over  my career in local bars to broadway and classical orchestra. The moments that have given me  the most joy are when I play Rush songs on stage with my two teenage sons in our family band  The Goldman Boys.  

Wid DeSantis 

Wid is a pianist and keyboardist currently living and working in Albany. He has an extensive musical theater background having played for over 80 shows  in the Bay Area of California and the Capital District. He has also played in bands in Boston  and San Francisco and is currently an active piano accompanist in the area.

Steve Saccoccio 

Raised on jazz, blues, and progressive rock, I began singing and recording in my dad’s studio  at the age of five. In my teenage years I recorded with bands in studios on Long Island and  Connecticut. My love for music inspired me to learn to play several instruments including  drums, guitar, keyboard, and harmonica.  

I played the bar scene as well as larger venues for decades in Connecticut, New Jersey, and  the New York Hudson Valley. In the early 1980’s, I performed in all the major rock clubs in the  Albany area and began writing and recording an EP for Polygram records by 1988. The most meaningful and heartfelt gigs have been the benefit fundraisers for children’s hospitals and  animal shelters. 

I’ve enjoyed playing a wide variety of rock music but Progressive rock continues to be my  favorite style to sing and perform. I’m extremely grateful to find such fine musicians who  possess the talent and passion to bring this great music back to life.