Genesis guitar player rocks the Beachland for Hospice of the Western Reserve
L. to R.: Daryl Stuermer (guitar), Eric Hervey (bass) and Forrest "Woody" Mankowski (vocalist and sax) perform at a benedit concert at Beachland Ballroom for Hospice of the Western Reserve. Other members of the band (not pictured) are Kostia Efimov (keyboards) and Alan Arber (drums).
Daryl Stuermer, guitar and bass player for Genesis and lead guitar for Phil Collins on most of his solo albums and tours, played to a crowded house at the Beachland Ballroom on Friday evening, August 09, 2013. The benefit for the Hospice of the Western Reserve rocked the Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110).
Mr. Stuermer played the fundraiser for the Hospice of the Western Reserve as an acknowledgment and thank you for the services the non-profit agency provided to Mr. Stuermer’s mother-in-law. The crowd enjoyed an evening filled with new material as well as classic rock bits which illustrated the depth and breadth of Mr. Stuermer’s career.
Mr. Stuermer is a masterful guitar player. His ability to wow the crowd with riffs and licks was amazing (and most appreciated by the audience). The show opened with “Duke’s Intro - Just a Job to Do” and mellowed into “Throwing it All Away,” “No Son of Mine” and “Heavy Heart.”
Sax player and vocalist Woody Mankowski got the crowd out of their chairs with a smokin’ version of “I Can’t Dance.” As well as being a masterful sax player, Mr. Mankowski has a great voice well suited to the style of music popularized by Phil Collins and Genesis.
Keyboardist Kostia Efimov is a classical piano and keyboard marvel. Hailing from the former USSR, Mr. Efimov presents skills and style rarely seen in popular music groups. Hearing him play was a rare treat.
Bassist Eric Hervey has been with the "Daryl Stuermer Band" since 1995. He laid down a bass line that grounded the presentation. Drummer Alan Arber’s work was solid. He never missed a beat. The show was a mix of Genesis material and original tunes.
The sound man did a great job. The audio was balanced with just the right emphasis on each instrument. The smooth, polished and professional show finished with huge renditions of “Masala Mantra” and “Land of Confusion” (a very well-known Genesis recording).
Mr. Stuermer performed a great service for an organization whose value cannot be overstated. Proceeds from the concert will support programs Hospice of the Western Reserve offers that are not covered by Medicare and private insurance. Examples include art, music, massage and pet therapy, pediatric hospice care and fulfilling special wishes for patients. Those wishing to support the agency’s work can make tax deductible donations online or by contacting call Laura Lee Martin, Senior Development Officer, at 216.383.3716, or lmartin@hospicewr.org.
Jim Juknialis is one of the founders and organizers of the East Shore Park Club Summer Concert series. A former club owner, with an appreciation for music that ranges from Kid Rock to classical, Jim is an enthusiastic supporter of the local music scene. He has lived in North Collinwood for more than 20 years.
Jim Juknialis
Jim Juknialis is one of the founders and organizers of the East Shore Park Club Summer Concert series. A former club owner, with an appreciation for music that ranges from Kid Rock to classical, Jim is an enthusiastic supporter of the local music scene. He has lived in North Collinwood for more than 20 years.