ROCKIN’ BERGEN COUNTY AND BEYOND SINCE 2006
PERFORMING THE BEST OF THE 60s – 80s
YOU’LL ROCK. YOU’LL DANCE. YOU’RE GONNA LOVE THIS BAND!
SCHEDULE
THE DOG HOUSE SALOON & GRILL
270 PASCACK RD., WASHINGTON TWP., NJ
FRIDAY
AUGUST 16
8:30 p.m.
The Dog House is renown for its LARGE portions of excellent food. One of the band’s favorite places to play! A classic NJ roadhouse-style bar restaurant with an amazing staff and even more amazing menu.
RED BARN CIDERY
306 NEW YORK 304, CONGERS, NY
FRIDAY
AUGUST 30
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
A very rare public daytime appearance for The KnightCrawlers at a new venue. This will be an outdoor appearance so it will be weather permitting. Take a ride up to apple country and come out and support the band! Venue details at https://redbarncidery.com/
THE MASON STREET GRILL
24 MASON STREET, LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 28
3 – 7 p.m.
The KnightCrawlers are hitting the road to play lakeside on a Saturday afternoon in the fall! Come support the band and enjoy the change of scenery (and seasons) on beautiful Lake Hopatcong! Note: If using GPS, make sure to include LAKE, as Hopatcong is a different town. Venue details at https://www.masonstgrille.com/
THE DOG HOUSE SALOON & GRILL
270 PASCACK RD., WASHINGTON TWP., NJ
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 15
8:30 p.m.
Come out for RON’S BIRTHDAY GIG (his ACTUAL birthday) at The Dog House! Yes, you can buy him drinks, but please... he has to play guitar and sing, so go easy on him! Come early for dinner at this awesome classic NJ roadhouse and enjoy some of the best pub fare around! Venue details at https://www.thedoghousesaloonandgrill.com/
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THE BAND
RON DAMATO Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar / Harmonica
After being chased for years by women who thought he was Johnny Depp, Ron decided to cut his hair and join a Rock and Roll band. Quite remarkably, they still chase him (ah, the power of fronting a Rock and Roll band). Ron’s unique showmanship is surpassed only by his ever-changing guitar and amp collection. And what’s truly amazing is Ron never plays the same guitar once, let alone twice! Member since 2006.
PAULA NEWMAN Lead Vocals / Backing Vocals / Percussion
Hailing from the ”other side” of Bergen County, 2024 marks Paula’s 10th year with the band. While she never met a microphone she didn’t like, Paula has found singing to be a solution to her mid-life crisis (and she hasn’t even hit mid-life yet!). Paula’s vocal range and ability to connect with an audience makes for incredibly memorable musical moments on stage. Member since 2014.
MARK SCALA Lead Guitar / Vocals
Mark prides himself on being taller than both Angus Young of AC/DC and Jon Anderson of Yes, and is equally happy he’s younger than both. Although “altitudinally challenged”, Mark‘s guitar tone makes him sound larger than life. Mark cites his early musical influences as ”anything you couldn’t possibly dance to.“ When The KnightCrawlers are offered a gig, Mark’s usual reply is, ”just tell me where to stand.“ Founding member since 2006.
ALEX STECYNA Keyboards / Vocals
Alex has a last name even his bandmates can’t pronounce. He can usually be seen hopping like a crazed mad man singing Ramones songs at the end of the night. Alex would love to own a real Hammond B3 Organ, but his back convinced him otherwise (you need a fork lift to move them!) Alex’s favorite quote in rehearsal is ”I’d like to run through that one more time”, to which the band replies in unison ”NO!” Member since 2006.
ED NOONE Bass Guitar
Ed and Mark first jammed together in high school in 1977. They played in several bands into the early 80s. After many years, Ed and Mark reconnected and in 2008 formed a band with current drummer Tom Nagle. After Dirk stepped down in 2023, Ed was asked to join The KnightCrawlers. Ed and Tom have also been in several bands together and form a dynamic rhythm section. Coincidentally, Ed also knew Alex prior to joining the band, having worked together in the late 90s. Despite aspirations to be a lead guitarist or singer, Ed is more than happy to be plucking his bass with The KnightCrawlers with his self-described “fat fingers”! Member since 2023.
TOM NAGLE Drums
Tom has been on his musical journey longer than even he can remember. A California native, a fun fact about Tom includes dropping out of the same high school as Jerry Garcia! Another fun fact – Tom has never argued for ”more cowbell”. Tom has a shared history with both Mark and Ed, having been members together of another NJ-based cover band in 2008 – 2009. Tom is very excited to now hold down the drum throne with The KnightCrawlers. Member since 2023.
FORMER MEMBERS
DIRK VUIJST Bass Guitar / Vocals
After 17 years with The KnightCrawlers, Dirk relinquished his role as the man holding down the bottom end for the band. Dirk’s contributions to The KnightCrawlers cannot be overstated. Having seen many of the original bands perform the songs The KnightCrawlers cover, Dirk lived the music he played and was able to bring his unique experiences to everything he performed. Sadly, Dirk passed away on November 30, 2023. He will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts.
STEVE DUVA Drums
Steve had been with The KnightCrawlers since the fall of 2006, but recently relocated to sunny southern California, where he is already making music with a new band. The KnightCrawlers would like to thank Steve for the countless hours spent honing his craft to be the very best he could be. Throughout the band’s history, Steve also generously provided the band with their rehearsal space (at three different residences!). We wish him all the best as he pursues his new musical ventures out west!
