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07/24/11

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Fred Alibozek -  (Peterborough, NH)  started playing keyboards at age 12 and performed with many bands throughout the years.  Musical influences are The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Lynyrd Skynyrd, various blues artists and several alternative bands.  Fred also plays harmonica and mandolin and contributes on lead and backup vocals. Fred also enjoys playing alternative rock with his two talented sons.

Fran Brideau - (Leominster, MA)   has always had music in her life.  She started singing at the age of 3 and has been performing ever since.  Fran has performed all over New England and has sung for bands like Evenspeak and opened in the 40th Anniversary "Summer of Love" tour.  Her voice has been heard from Otis Air Force Base, singing to the Katrina evacuees, to several specials on FATV and LATV.  Fran also sings with Dan Rouleau playing acoustic guitar and enjoys bringing her talent to Open Highway.  She "looks forward to where the music takes her!"

Brian Drouin - (Phillipston, MA) first picked up the guitar in his early teen years when he found an old acoustic guitar in his attic. At sixteen he bought his first electric guitar, a Gretch hollow body. He tried his hand at song writing, went into the studio, and laid down a few original tracks. Although Brian has many influences, it quickly became evident that his love for the blues and southern rock would turn things in a new direction for him. He is heavily influenced by Clapton, S.R.V.,and Skynyrd, which can be heard thoughout his playing. Brian’s masterful lead and slide solos and gritty vocals are a significant part of the Open Highway signature sound.

Mike Holden - (Fitchburg MA) has performed for many bands in his 30 years of playing drums.  He has been a part of such local bands as Back to Back, Ruffcut, Keiran McNally, RD Riddim and several others.  When asked what bands influenced him he says, "everything with a beat ... Jazz, African and Rock bands from the 70's.  The different beats from this variety keep me fresh." 

 Ted Kulpinski - (Lunenburg, MA)   has been playing the bass guitar for the past 8+ years after playing rhythm guitar since childhood. Ted’s music interests date back to grade school where he played the cornet. However, watching his mom play the guitar sparked his interest in switching instruments. During his college years, Ted took both piano and guitar lessons and elected to take many music theory classes as well.  He also built a harpsichord and helped put together the college radio station. Ted loves all types of music and enjoys thumping on the bass with Open Highway in his spare time.  Ted also manages the sound system for the band and has also set-up the sound for others including Tinsley Ellis and on an annual basis, the Keene Music Festival.

Larry Warner - (Brookline, NH)  drives the band with his combination of lead, rhythm and slide guitar and lead vocals.  Larry started playing guitar back in high school in NJ and has been part of several bands ever since, including the original Flat Hill Band.  His love of southern and classic rock took him touring the country listening to many bands such as The Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Marshall Tucker Band, all of which helped evolve his musical genre.  Even though Larry's iPod has over 5,000 songs, there are many songs of two very special bands ... Little Feat and The Grateful Dead! 

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