Roy’s career as a drummer/percussionist began in New York and spans more than 25 years, including recording, touring, and live TV and radio broadcasts. He is a sought-after performer for original recording projects and has been featured with bands from New York to Florida, playing everything from rock to jazz, blues, soul, swing, indie and country. Career highlights include working on Broadway with Joan Rivers; developing the drum score and playing for the Off-Broadway show Theda Bara & the Frontier Rabbi; backing performers and groups as diverse as the Tokens, the Coasters, John Davidson, Tiny Tim, Leslie Uggams, Lee Roy Reams, Mike Burstyn, Lorenzo Lamas, Avery Sommers, John Lamb, and Johnny Contardo; rehearsing with Aretha Franklin’s band at the Saratoga Jazz Festival and performing as a percussionist with the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra. Roy regularly displays his versatility in a wide variety of musical styles, performing at theatres, concert halls and events such as South Florida’s annual Carbonell Awards ceremonies, the Classic Jazz Ensemble Concert Series at Lynn University and others. He also maintains a busy private teaching and recording studio.
Players
Roy Gomez-Cruz is a powerful performer and versatile artist whose dynamic stage presence and academic inquiry have left a significant impact on stages worldwide. His extensive live performance history spans countries such as Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, England, South Africa, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Seamlessly blending communication with artistic expression, Roy leverages a diverse skill set as an experienced producer and graphic designer. This unique combination of disciplines is central to his current work as a PhD candidate in Performance Studies at Northwestern University, a pursuit that follows his Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and postgraduate studies in Communication.
Drums & Percussion
From classical piano keys to heavy-hitting drumbeats, Nik Dee has always been driven by rhythm. After studying at legendary institutions like Juilliard and Tanglewood, Nik spent more than ten years teaching the next generation of drummers in South Florida. He is a childhood friend of Larry’s, so when the call came to lock in the groove for Brothers Again, Nik knew right away it was a “no-brainer.”
A native of the Florida Panhandle whose passion for music began early and never wavered, Teresa has always let her genuine love for performing lead the way. A seasoned professional vocalist, her career has taken her from upscale South Florida venues
Roy Gomez-Cruz as Freddie Mercury. Roy has worked as an artist in Florida, New York, California, Mexico and around the world. His experience throughout his career has afforded him the opportunity to work with top headliners.
Stephen Lombardelli is a lifelong multi-instrumentalist whose primary instrument is the tenor saxophone along with alto sax, flute, clarinet and keyboards. Born in southern New Jersey, Steve was a public-school band director there for 30 years. At the same time, he performed regularly with various local and regional acts at Atlantic City casinos as well as clubs, restaurants, and other establishments and affairs in Philly, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. He has performed as a member of national acts such as Bill Haley’s Comets and The Trammps and has done studio recordings for such artists as Nils Lofgren and Rick Vito. Steve now resides in South Florida where he performs regularly with various artists and groups as well as solo and recording work there.
Guitar / Vocals
Best known for his 23 years touring the world as The Beach Boys’ music director, lead guitar and vocalist, Scott has also produced a top 5 Holiday album and written arrangements for clients ranging from Tom Jones to The Navy Commodores Big Band. Based in Central FL, Scott continues to play concerts and Broadway musicals throughout the state and is always trying to improve his tennis game!
Music Director, Guitar, Vocals Tom ‘s move to Manhattan found him living on the floor of Blue Oyster Cults rehearsal studio in Manhattan. “I learned all sorts of things”.
Keyboards, Guitars, VocalsAs a multi-instrumentalist and singer, Jeff has performed in countless live music, theatre and studio projects in the USA, Asia and Europe…









