Gerry Mullaney (Guitar, Vocals) I grew up in Tampa, FL & started
playing guitar when I was about 13, and started playing in bands
when I was 15. In my late teens and through my twenties, I played
throughout the Southeastern U.S. in a variety of rock & Top 40
bands, wearing out three Ford vans in the process. While living in
Atlanta, I played blues with Billy George and the Deep Blue Sea and
was a regular at the late, lamented Blue Raccoon Thursday night
blues jam. Back in Florida again, I play with the Treasure Coast
Blues Alliance core band (we host the monthly jam) & now I'm helping
Category 5 tear it up!
playing guitar when I was about 13, and started playing in bands
when I was 15. In my late teens and through my twenties, I played
throughout the Southeastern U.S. in a variety of rock & Top 40
bands, wearing out three Ford vans in the process. While living in
Atlanta, I played blues with Billy George and the Deep Blue Sea and
was a regular at the late, lamented Blue Raccoon Thursday night
blues jam. Back in Florida again, I play with the Treasure Coast
Blues Alliance core band (we host the monthly jam) & now I'm helping
Category 5 tear it up!
Al(Barracuda Man)Nawrocki, Bass Guitar, Lead/Back up vocal.
Performing Career began in Detroit , Mi. Playing primarily Hitsville
USA (Motown Hits)and R&B hits. I grew up about 10 miles from the
Hitsville Studio's! Worked with a road Band for 2 years by the name of
( Bittersweet)had a Female fronting the Band and worked the Hyatt
Regency circuit, mainly in Canada, Detroit, Georgia, and Alabama.
Moved to PSL, Fl.in August of 1986. Began playing with a local Band
(1989) by the the name ( The Power Gold Band ) fronted by a popular
local radio disc jockey! After a short year or two, i hooked up with a
Band called Manatee Blue. Primarily a Stones cover Band! I kept the
drummer (Walt) then added in this order: Kenny on guitar, Marty Hall
on R&B vocals, Jimmy on key's, John doing all the rock vocals, and
finally added Al on tenor and barry sax! The rest is Treasure Coast
history! Barracuda the longest performing variety Band to date! April
1991 to February 2007! Next project, Category 5 ! R&B / Blues Band
come and check us out!
Performing Career began in Detroit , Mi. Playing primarily Hitsville
USA (Motown Hits)and R&B hits. I grew up about 10 miles from the
Hitsville Studio's! Worked with a road Band for 2 years by the name of
( Bittersweet)had a Female fronting the Band and worked the Hyatt
Regency circuit, mainly in Canada, Detroit, Georgia, and Alabama.
Moved to PSL, Fl.in August of 1986. Began playing with a local Band
(1989) by the the name ( The Power Gold Band ) fronted by a popular
local radio disc jockey! After a short year or two, i hooked up with a
Band called Manatee Blue. Primarily a Stones cover Band! I kept the
drummer (Walt) then added in this order: Kenny on guitar, Marty Hall
on R&B vocals, Jimmy on key's, John doing all the rock vocals, and
finally added Al on tenor and barry sax! The rest is Treasure Coast
history! Barracuda the longest performing variety Band to date! April
1991 to February 2007! Next project, Category 5 ! R&B / Blues Band
come and check us out!
Mike Heneks (Guitar/Vocals) grew up in Philadelphia, PA and began
playing the guitar at age 15. Some of his early influences were
George Thorogood and The Delaware Destroyers, Stevie Ray
Vaughan and The Stray Cats. The Philly music scene of the late
1980’s including Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers,
Dynagroove, The Hooters and The Bullets heavily influenced Mike’s
playing style. Mike came down to Sunny South Florida in 1991 for a
one-week vacation and never left. In 2007 Mike finished an eight
year stint with the popular variety band Tom Can't Stop where he
shared the stage with Grand Funk Railroad, Eric Burden, The
Average White Band, and Three Dog Night just to name a few.
playing the guitar at age 15. Some of his early influences were
George Thorogood and The Delaware Destroyers, Stevie Ray
Vaughan and The Stray Cats. The Philly music scene of the late
1980’s including Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers,
Dynagroove, The Hooters and The Bullets heavily influenced Mike’s
playing style. Mike came down to Sunny South Florida in 1991 for a
one-week vacation and never left. In 2007 Mike finished an eight
year stint with the popular variety band Tom Can't Stop where he
shared the stage with Grand Funk Railroad, Eric Burden, The
Average White Band, and Three Dog Night just to name a few.
Glen Nelson (Drums) Glen Nelson is the drummer every band
would love to have. Originally from the New England area, Glen is
outstanding in many different genres of music. Be it Blues, Swing,
R&B, Classic Rock, Jazz, Country, or Pop, Glen plays it all with
utmost precision. Glen has a laid back and fun loving attitude that
makes him a must see for all music lovers. His talent and
professional attitude makes him one of the most sought after
drummers in the Treasure Coast area.
would love to have. Originally from the New England area, Glen is
outstanding in many different genres of music. Be it Blues, Swing,
R&B, Classic Rock, Jazz, Country, or Pop, Glen plays it all with
utmost precision. Glen has a laid back and fun loving attitude that
makes him a must see for all music lovers. His talent and
professional attitude makes him one of the most sought after
drummers in the Treasure Coast area.
Now appearing with the Storm Horns! James and Nick, better known as the "Storm Horns" are the eye of the Category 5 Hurricane! The powerful sounds of this horn section will knock you off your feet like a gale force wind! |
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upcoming shows
Hobe Sound, FL
1/20/12 @ Scooters
Port Salerno, FL
1/21/12 @ Finz
Jensen Beach, FL
1/27/12 @ Crawdaddy's