Michael Vitale
Bass Guitar/Vocals
Vitale was the tall kid in elementary school and tall kids get asked to play the bass. He has since played in over 40 states and abroad while touring with "The Recipe," "Vinegar Creek Constituency," and various other acts. Vitale has backed artists including: Charlie Gracie, Robert Gordon, Tommy Conwell, and Doug Jernigan. He has extensive theater experience, including national tours of "The Wedding Singer," "Footloose," and "Beehive: The 60s Musical." Vitale holds a Master's Degree in Classical Double Bass Performance and is on the music department faculty of Millersville University. He maintains an active teaching studio for both double and electric bass. Vitale has been deeply influenced by: Tony Levin, Bernard Edwards, Gary Lee Weinrib, Gordon Sumner, Paul Simonon, John Taylor, Dee Murray, Tony Franklin, Duck Dunn, Carol Kaye, Bobby Vega, Jeff Turner, Jim Trimble, Eire, and flowing water.