"The Julie Schreiber Band is a non parallel pop/art-rock
band with the ability to juice up a guitar lick or do a devastating
classic 60's acid or psychedelic rock cover... Schreiber and
Wirsing have transcended much of the yin-yang feel of the band
by creating originals which fuse Wirsing's feverish (Van Halen-ish)
rock sense of guitar with Schreiber's passionate multi-octave
delivery style (John Train, PA Musician July 2005).
" As a singer/songwriter and guitarist,
Julie Schreiber, graduate of Berklee College of Music, has
been performing professionally since 1994. She has performed
at numerous college campuses, coffeehouses, bookstores, bars,
clubs, and festivals, and worked with such artists as: Greg
Howe, Leni Stern, The Nields, Ellis Paul, The Badlees, Mary
Prankster, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, Vance Gilbert and Richie
Havens. Possessing a four-octave range and the ability to write
diverse styles of music, Julie leaves audiences amazed by her
vocal talent and moved by the power and passion of her music.
Lead guitarist, Eric Wirsing's extraordinary
musical gift and interest in all genres of music brings forth
a versatility not often found in someone his age. "...Wirsing flat-out rules
the electric guitar, wailing with style and grace..." (Daniel
Unterberger, Fly Magazine, January 2003). While at Berklee College
of Music, Eric joined the Julie Schreiber Band and has worked
with her since. "Eric adds something to my music that I
had been looking for for years." said Schreiber. "He
is an amazing performer, songwriter, and arranger. He's one of
the best kept secrets in music."
Drummer Melvin Torres joined the Julie Schreiber Band in January
of 2004. Bom and raised in Puerto Rico, Torres brings exuberance
and joy to his playing that is manifest in the overall sound
of the band. Melvin moved to New York City from Puerto Rico in
1992 to attend the Drummers Collective, where he studied and
worked with notables such as Kirn Plainfield and Christopher
Parker. He moved to Lancaster, PA in 1994 and has been playing
and studying his craft since.
A bass player of nearly 20 years, Mike
Passariello brings a great deal of varied musical experience
to the Julie Schreiber Band. Mike has performed and recorded
with several area bands and is also a member of the group Wayne
Supergenius. Mike first performed with the Julie Schreiber
Band in October of 2004 and instantly felt a strong connection
to the music. When asked what he thought about working with
the Julie Schreiber Band, Mike stated, "I consider myself lucky to be making music with
such talented musicians as Julie, Eric, and Melvin".
