BIO

TRIBUTE TO THE 80'S

First formed in 1988, Escape's original members included Steve Danielsen on lead guitar, bassist Steve Manning, Anton Danielsen as the driving force behind the drum kit, Doug Mayba on keyboards and the powerful vocals of Mark Patrick. Like any young band of talented musicians, members rotated as other opportunities arose. In 1989 Kevin Sallows replaced Doug on keyboards. Then 1990 saw big changes as Harley Umphry took over on guitar and a young Dale Wallace replaced Kevin. Escape also gained the steady beat of Scott Aquino in 1990, who was then succeeded by Rich Oler later that year. Jeff Gillespie also stepped in at this time taking over the job as lead guitarist for Harley. As a final change Michael Kaye assumed the position of bassist from Steve Manning in 1991.

But Escape kept on rocking with the smooth and steady voice of Mark Patrick. Escape toured Canada as a cover band while writing original material for their first release under the "Johnny Jett Records" label - known for bringing out The West End Girls. Escape was to be the next big thing. Although the band did record some songs for the album, unfortunately, the particulars of the contract could not be worked out and management suggested the members of Escape pass on the deal and wait for another offer. However the times were changing and that other offer never materialized. It was 1992 and although the band never formally broke up, the final line up of Mark Patrick, Michael Kaye, Dale Wallace, Jeff Gillespie, and Rich Oler started going separate ways. Some took day jobs, some got married, some moved on into different genres of music. All kept in touch and any one of them will tell you that the best days they had in their musical careers were the days performing the hits of the 80's.

Fast forward to 2004 - regrouped, regenerated and ready for their repeat performance Escape is back and better then ever, giving a true larger-then-life tribute to of all your favorite 80's rock hits including Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and Poison. The talented Todd Ostrowercha on keyboards joins returning Escape members Michael Kaye on bass, the slamming beat of Scott Aquino on drums, Steve Danielsen's empowering guitar and the sounding better then ever Mark Patrick. They've truly recaptured the essence and spirit of the 80's right down to the hair, clothes and the VOLUME!!

All Escape players share a unique kinship and are a true Band of Brothers so surprise guest appearances by past members of Escape at performances are not unheard of. Come on out and rock with the boys - and keep in mind there are still unreleased demos and new songwriting in progress so the best of Escape is still yet to come.

SONGLIST

Animal - Def Leppard Anyway you want it - Journey Bark at the Moon- Ozzy Osbourne Big City Nights - Scorpions Black Cars - Gino Vanelli Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne Do you believe in Love - Huey Lewis and the News Don't stop Believin - Journey Don't you forget about me - Simple Minds Everybody have fun tonight - Wang Chung Everybody Wants You - Billy Squier Faithfully - Journey Fantasy - Aldo Nova Final Countdown - Europe Firewoman - The Cult Heat is on-Glen Frey Here I go Again - Whitesnake Highway to hell - ACDC Hot for teacher - Van Halen Hungry like the Wolf - Duran Duran Jump - Van Halen Kick Start my Heart - Motley Crue Love aint no Stranger - Whitesnake Lovin Touchin Squeezin - Journey

Modern Love - David Bowie One thing leads to another - The Fixx Photograph - Def Leppard Pink Houses - John Cougar Pride - U2 Rag Doll - Aerosmith Rebel Yell - Billy Idol Relax - Frankie goes to Hollywood Rock You Like a Hurricane - Scorpions Round and Round - Ratt Slide it in - Whitesnake Still of the Night - Whitesnake Stone in Love - Journey Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams Synchronicity - The Police Talk Dirty to Me - Poison Turn up the Radio - Autograph Unskinny Bop - Poison Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi We're not gonna take it - Twisted Sister What I like about You - Romantics Who Can It Be Now - Men at Work Working for the Weekend - Loverboy Yankee Rose - David Lee Roth

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