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GLB Musicians


Irene "Mikki" Michelle Rush Pietrantozzi Lead Vocals
Music is life and I sing to live!! My songs started as hymns  in church. My love of classical music followed. Spice it up with some jazz standards, a little R&B and voilà!!!  I've found my groove in the music of the GLB. 

Jim Kitchen Lead Vocals

Jim started his musical career, with the tutoring of his dad Steve, at the ripe old age of 5. Growing up in a family of lead vocalists and guitarists, Jim decided to be the rebel and play percussion. At the age of 9, Jim played is first gig with his dads famous band the "Country Wheels". Jim moved on to become first chair percussionist in the school orchestra, concert band, competition bands as well as vocalist in the school choir. During his high school years Jim auditioned for and became the lead singer for the world famous Heavy Metal band "Legion". The album "It's about #[email protected]*?! Time", with Jim on lead vocals, was a huge hit, so huge the band was signed to Young American Showcase and Southeastern Showtime Assemblies out of St. Petersburg Florida. The band toured under well known names as "The EDGE" and "Rocken". Jim has also performed with the Class of '57. In Harmony, Jackson's Parti Gra, Head of the Class, The Three Keys, Ranger, Greased Lightning and now "GLB".

 Jim has been singing and playing for over 30 years and has won many awards including Male Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Gospel Group of the Year, Prince (2 years running), King (2 years running) and State King of the Ohio Country and Western Music Association.  Jim has also had the pleasure of singing on Carnival Cruise line and Universal Studios California, as well as being a guest vocalist at the Grand Ole Opry in Tennesse for Silver Wings Records.

 Jim really enjoys playing with his best friends, in the GLB. When Jim isn't playing with GLB he is enjoying his two children  as well as working on his Honey-Do-List from his wife!!!!!


Jeremey Poparad Lead Guitar

Jeremey Poparad is an Akron area guitarist and bassist who performs regularly with jazz and rock bands, cover bands, and in musical theatre. Jeremey began playing the guitar while in high school, and soon developed an interest in jazz. After high school, he pursued this interest by entering the jazz program at the University of Akron.
Jeremey graduated in the spring of 2006 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Jazz Studies and Music Composition. Jeremey works full time as a musician, splitting his time between performing and teaching. He is an adjunct professor in applied guitar and director of studio ensembles at Kent State University at Stark.

Roger Szabo Keyboard & Vocals

Roger is the "rock" to GLB!  He is the center of the group which make the group so dynamic.  Roger started his drum lessons at the age of 8 by the suggestion of his 3rd grade teacher because he would be constantly tapping his pencil on his desk.  He was also inspired by the piano.  His older brother took piano lessons, and afterwards, Roger would play by ear what he heard his brother play.  Rogers training consists of 8 years private drum instruction, percussion, theory, and arrangement @ CIM, Baldwin Wallace, Summer Music Camps, and various others.  Past bands he's been a part of include: All Ohio Youth Orchestra, The Three Keys, Allan and Rodgers, Bill Gidney Trio, Cleveland Connection, Wild About Harry : R&B group, Soundwaves, Ranger and currently GL BAND.  Some special perfomances Roger appeared in were: Music Direction for Southeast Summer Theater, Voice Overs & Commcerials for Ch43 & KNR.  As a child, Roger appeared on Polka Varieties, The Gene Carrol Show, Case Jazz Ensemble, and others.    For 16 years Roger worked for Steinway & Yamaha Pianos - which part of the job was supplying concert pianos for various performers.  This has put Roger in the path of "many" A listers...


Greg Gibson Bass Guitar & Vocals

Greg Gibson started playing guitar at age 13 during the Beatles craze. His first acoustic guitar was a gift from his Dad, with the promise of learning Hank Williams songs (his favorite country artist).
Greg played bass guitar in a band all through high school that won the talent show each year. After high school, Greg went on the road with the band that he co-founded...Collage, which was a touring band that was also successful in the Akron / Cleveland club circuit. He went to music school at Akron U and studied classical guitar and upright bass, which provided a background in the classics and jazz. Greg has played with Neo Jazz Orchestra, Akron Big Band, Gene Fiocca Band and most recently and Fastlane (Eagles Tribute).
The thing Greg loves about playing with GLB is the wide range of music and the wonderful fellow musicians. He feels the people in this band are like family. His special interests include fishing, hiking, camping and his children and grandchildren.


Patrick Wagner Percussion & Vocals

Patrick Wagner started his professional music career upon graduation from high school in 1990. He toured with the U.S.M.C. Bands stationed out of Camp LeJeune, N.C. and Camp foster, Okinawa performing nationally and internationally as a section leader and a featured performer. After completion of active duty he earned his Bachelor's of Music degree at the University of Akron participating and performing and touring with numerous ensembles locally and nationally. Patrick did his graduate work at Youngstown State University where he served as a dance accompanist and a drum circle facilitator as a graduate assistant. Professor Wagner has toured with The United States Marine Corps Band, The Ohio National Guard Band, The Diamonds, The Four Aces, The Four Tops, and numerous local acts and bands. He has been recorded on over a dozen albums which includes the Grammy nominated Live at EJ Thomas Hall with the internationally renowned University of Akron Steel Drum Band. Mr. Wagner currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Percussion and Staff Dance Accompanist at Youngstown State University. He is also the Assistant Director of Percussion at Kent State University at Stark Campus and serves as the Percussion Instructor for Manchester and Ellet High Schools.