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Mike	Gerhard	Terry	Lee
Chad	Carly	Joe

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Michael Duncan (drums/vocals): Has been playing music since the age of six, and began his professional career at the age of 11 in a Wedding/Dance band called the MICKENLEE 5. This band was a tremendous “training” for Michael, for they played everything from Glenn Miller and the Big Band standards to Doobie Brothers, Chicago, and the Commodores. From here, Michael started a Rock band called PRYZM, which played Nightclubs, High School dances, and college parties in and out-of-town. Michael then went on to play in two other “Oldies” Rock Bands, RUNNER and PACER and made the switch to German music in 1992 by joining the ALPEN ECHOS. His desire to move into the “German scene” was motivated by the fact that he was tired of playing in smoky nightclubs and could take his wife and 3 kids along to the very family-friendly festivals which hire German Bands. He also enjoys the age mix at the German events, and gets enjoyment from seeing the generations dancing together.

Terry Duncan (Bass Guitar/vocals): Terry began playing music also as a very young boy and has played in many of the bands mentioned above with his Father and brother, Michael. His musical preferences are Country and Rock and Roll, which brings a “younger” feel to our band than is present in some of the stereotypical “Oom-Pah-Pah” bands. This is Terry’s first German band and he ALSO enjoys being able to bring his wife and daughter to the “family-friendly” German Fest’s.

Gerhard Albinus (accordion/vocals): Has played German music since he began accordion lessons at the age of eight. He has played German musical professionally since his early teens, beginning with the Beer Garden at Kings Island Amusement Park in Ohio. He then formed the HARMONIKA BOYS with his brother, Herb, and they were very popular. They played a great deal in and around town, in addition to many traveling jobs, including a 3-month contract at the EXCALIBUR HOTEL and CASINO in Las Vegas.

Lee Duncan (Guitar/vocals): Lee is Michael and Terry’s father, and is responsible for their love for music. He, too, began playing at a very young age and his musical background includes Country, Rock & Roll, Big Band Standards, and just about everything ELSE. His many years of playing and his extensive experience have added to the "maturity" of PROST’! and have significantly increased our repertoire and ability to handle song requests from our audience.

Chad Duncan (Saxophone/percussion): Chad is an accomplished player, with the savvy and maturity to handle a job in a professional band since the age of 15. He has been playing Sax since 2000 in Orchestra, pep band, Jazz band, saxophone quartet, and Marching Band in school. He has been taking private lessons for many years, and has played for PROST part time since 2005. Chad is quite familiar with the Oktobefest scene and music, for he is the son of PROST drummer, Michael, and has attended many Oktoberfests, traveling with his Dad to various fests since he was 2 years old. Because of his school and extra-curricular activities, Chad is unable to play full time in PROST and now “job-shares” with Carly Hood, an accomplished band mate from school. Chad also plays guitar and electric bass.

Carly Hood (Saxophone/percussion): Carly has been a band mate of Chad’s through middle school orchestra, High school orchestra, saxophone quartet, marching band, and pep band. She has also been involved in Select Band, Cincinnati Youth Ensemble, and many years of private lessons. In addition, she plays sousaphone, piano, and soccer. Carly is very accomplished and passionate about music, thus making her an excellent job-share partner for Chad to keep the sound and quality of PROST consistent.

Joe Blank (Sound Engineer):  Joe was added to the PROST band in 2006, in an attempt to keep our sound, instrument/vocal mix and volume consistent and under control. It is difficult for musicians to “run sound” from the stage, as we did for many years. You are never quite sure how you sound out front and concern over it distracts from the performance. With Joe, however, all we have to do is play the music.…he handles the technical details and support.  He has a tremendous technical aptitude, being a “computer geek” by day…. and that has been an asset to our team.  It is also a bonus that Joe has been a close , family friend to Mike and Terry (PROST drummer and bassist) for many, many years…like a brother, in fact. That history and relationship add to the loyalty, commitment, morale and good times in PROST.

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