Derek Montanye
Lead Guitar / Vocals
A guitarist and vocalist with more than 20 years of live performance experience, Derek brings versatile playing, stage presence, and an improvisational mindset.
The Players
Meet the CEC band.
Six players, one shared instinct: listen closely, push the song, and keep the room moving.
Rich Risnear
Keys / Vocals
Pittsburgh native and Navy veteran Rich Risnear studied Piano Performance at Penn State University Park. He enjoys performing Chopin and Romantic-era classical piano, as well as singing and playing guitar. Rich spent eight years in the Paul Shaffer role in a Blues Brothers tribute and today frequently performs at assisted living facilities.
Robbie
Drums
With roots in metal, alternative, and prog rock, Robbie lays down high-energy, thunderous grooves.
Mike Gaston
Bass
Formerly of Keystone Vibe, Mike brings a rootsy, old-school style that fits seamlessly into the CEC sound.
Tina
Vocals
A former Right TurnClyde Experience member whose lead vocals, harmonies, trumpet, jazz background, and Dead devotion bring serious soul to the groove.
Clyde
Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
Former leader of the Pittsburgh-based Right TurnClyde Experience, now steering a new jam-band project built for fresh beats and engaging live performance.