Dave McNary is from the North Shore of Ohio. In addition to his past work with Walt Sanders & The Cadillac Band, he is in demand as a freelance bassist with a wide variety of regional bands and musical acts.
David began his professional music activities first by studying drums, but ultimately found his musical voice with the bass guitar. His great ear and solid chops are deeply appreciated and respected by his peers.
Keyboardist, Pete Ford writes, “I come from a family of bass players, David is one of my favorite rock bass players to gig with. When David is on the gig I automatically play to my fullest because I don't have to worry about the bass part, it'll be there. I know he's done his homework and the musical foundation will be solid."
It might not be immediately obvious by his quiet demeanor, but he truly leads the band on stage with his solid musicianship and leaves us the space to do what we want over the top. His energy is right, and the musical pocket is deep with David on the gig. Also, he reacts to the subtle musical gestures we all tend to do to make it fun on stage.
He is deeply informed by having listened to and worked out bass lines to hundreds of songs on his own. It allows us all to open up and really dig into the music.”
Dave also enjoys recording original music creations in his spare time.
Also, to see David beyond Rumours Ohio, check him out on the scene playing live with E.T. King and The Determination.
Russ Richards~ Russ came to Rumours Ohio about 3 years ago. He is a phenomenal addition to our musical family.
Russ is currently a Keyboard Instructor at The School of Rock in Westlake.
He studied music and piano at Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University and Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music.
Russ currently plays with many other projects besides Rumours Ohio, and you can catch around and about the Cleveland area all the time! Just look for the curly red locks!
Heart and Soul, I-Tal, Darryl Green and Powerhouse, Dashboard Lights, Switchblade Scarlet, Vambo Rools.
We are so grateful to have Russ along for the ride with us!