Ronnie Neuhauser - guitar /composer / musical director/ vocal oddities

Ronnie Neuhauser's musical vision melds a myriad of musical styles into his own, and is a major part of his exploration of the universal language. A spirited guitarist, he’s also a prolific writer and gifted composer. His 1999 concept CD, Congregation Against Styrocultural Brain Damage (CASBD), was a recipient of a Preston Foundation grant. Ronnie's composition Dr. Sus also won first prize in the Jazz / New Age category at the 1999 Mid-atlantic Song Contest. CASBD laid Ronnie’s musical and conceptual groundwork for NoCheez Orchestra and Styrocultural Antidote.U

 

 

 

Fred Melillo - bass

Fred’s love of music cannot be contained, nor can his prowess on the bass. Fred attended the Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven and studied theory, performance and upright bass. He played bass in the power trio Legend, recording the album From The Fjords. That album is a hot collector's item today. He’s a member of the duo Frack as songwriter multi-instrumentalist. Fred also made industry notice, being featured in Keyboard Magazine’s Discovery column.

 

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Eli Farland - drums

Eli's experience behind the drum kit has been transformed by many musicians. He has been in a plethora of bands, all giving him very unique experiences. He has culled these experiences and learned the true power of music. No doubt Eli brings passion and fire to the music!

 

 

Trisha Radil Lendroth - vocals / kazoo

Trisha’s versatility, skill, and vocal prowess is hypnotic and
fosters unlimited lyrical exploration for the band. She pours her heart into it and adds a touch of beauty to the beast that is NoCheez Orchestra. She was vocalist for the Groove Junkies, Witchunt, Triadic and Funk Junky.

 

 

Sam Hatch - vocals / characters

Sam (They/She) was born singing and never stopped, and was raised in a very musical environment studying piano, guitar and singing lessons. Sam loves to explore different genres, sounds and harmonies, which made Nocheez Orchestra an exciting project to join.
 

Past Members

Mike Yost - vocals

Jason Gavin - drums

Jeffrey Halloran - vocals

Jeremy Shulick - drums

And a slew of other members who appeared on the first C.A.S.B.D. CD, aka NCO: Dean Kosh, Steve "Sketchy" Thomas, Marie Gisonni, Fred Scerbo, Drew Willmott, Christian Geith, Jon Clarke.