ABOUT
Craig Stewart - Vocals
Mike Peters - Guitar
Mike has been playing guitar since the age of 12. He has been in various local cover and original bands over the years, most notably, the original hard rock band “Last Wish”. https://linktr.ee/lastwishband
Mike's main influences are Van Halen, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica,
Guns N Roses, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
https://www.reverbnation.com/mikepeters1
Bryan Bartleson - Drums
Bryan has been playing drums for over 35 years around Bucks County. His playing keeps the driving force behind Big Whiskey and pushes Southern Rock to new heights.
He mixes up his drum kits according to the venues, either for smaller clubs or huge outdoor events. High energy and solid chops keeps every gig high energy.
"It's great to be playing with Big Whiskey, and touring with these guys is a blast"!
Billy Wayda - Keyboard / Harp
Billy plays multiple instruments, sang lead and back up vocals for many well known area bands since the early 80s. Split Image, Jasper, Prowler, Rockin Horz, Hot Rocks, Sticky Fingers, Tuesdays Gone, Fuzzy Side up just to name a few.
Billy was lucky enough to also tour with a few of the legendary Southern Rock bands as opening acts in the late 80s/early 90s before coming back to his native Bucks County Pa.
Mainly playing the signature piano in Big Whiskey with some nice harmonica licks.
He adds that something extra that rounds out an already incredible sound Big Whiskey creates during there shows.
Bill Monach - Guitar
Playing since 12.
Has shared the stage with international touring acts Meatloaf, Tim Reynolds, Todd Snyder, Jeffrey Gaines.
Also, performs locally solo acoustic and in his duo SoulShine. Guitar instructor, session musician, open mic host
Main influences are Cream era Eric Clapton & Neal Schon. Loves Philly Soul, Joe Pass and all the old standards.
Studying jazz improvisation with local legend Joseph Federico.
Has about 25 guitars and ukuleles. Still can’t find one he likes to play! Uses Mesa Boogie Amplifiers, Gibson and PRS guitars with Big Whiskey.
Doug Cordisco - Bass
Doug has played guitar since he was 12 years old and started playing bass in 2018.
Throughout his career, he has performed with, Cathouse Blues Band, Scattershot, Electric Circus and Old School Saints, and is currently the bass player in Big Whiskey..