BENJAMIN ERAMO
PIANIST AND LEAD VOCALIST
Benjamin Eramo has been playing piano since the age of four. Over the years he has studied with various music teachers, but most notably Robert Lague from Woburn, MA. While working part-time at Guitar Center, Ben also manages to balance other musical acts including The Reunion Band, Ben Eramo's Cold Spring Harbor, and more.
Ben also writes, records and works with sound production.
Ben also writes, records and works with sound production.
JOSH HESELTON
DRUMS
Josh Heselton has been the drummer for Ben Eramo's Cold Spring Harbor since 2014. Throughout high school, he was involved in Triton High School's Marching and Jazz Band. An extremely talented drummer, Josh's style is smooth and steady. The hours he puts into his drumming shows when he's performing. When not rehearsing for Ben Eramo's Cold Spring Harbor, Josh spends his time studying new rhythms and techniques. Heselton has played for The Reunion Band to help fundraise money for local high school's music and performing arts departments.
JAKE SMITH
GUITAR
A "Summa Cum Laude" graduate of Boston's Berklee College of Music, Jake maintains an active performance schedule. He has performed multiple times for former President George H.W. Bush, and is the lead guitarist for Ben Eramo's Cold Spring Harbor. He also plays with 60's Invasion, and The Deep Blue “C” Studio Orchestra. Jake has studied privately
with Jon Finn (The Boston Pops Orchestra, The Jon Finn Group), Bruce Bartlett, Jon Wheatley, Ed Saindon, and
Clay Steininger.
with Jon Finn (The Boston Pops Orchestra, The Jon Finn Group), Bruce Bartlett, Jon Wheatley, Ed Saindon, and
Clay Steininger.
edward lynch
PERCUSSION
Eddie Lynch began learning the drums over 11 years ago and is still honing his skills. Lynch has experience playing with the Plum Island Pans, a steel drum and reggae band that plays music throughout the North Shore area. He is now the percussionist for the band where he lights up the stage! His first show with the band was April 2017 at the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Jamie Welch
BASS
Having been immersed in music his entire life, Jamie’s interest lies in the rock and folk music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, as well as traditional folk music. He began studying guitar in the summer of 1997 and took up bass soon after. Jamie’s influences include Paul Simon, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, The Kingston Trio, John Denver, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, and countless others. He has also played in pit orchestras for numerous school and community musical productions.
Matthew Kelly
keyboards
All the way from Philadelphia, PA, Matthew Kelly makes an effort to play with the band as much as possible, especially during the summer months. Taking on the role of David Rosenthal, Billy Joel's keyboardist, his musical abilities add to the band's performance in songs such as, "The Entertainer", "All For Leyna", "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant", and more! If you are lucky enough to catch a show with Matthew playing, he will show off his true piano skills when he takes the role of Billy Joel during "New York State of Mind".
saxophone
Our saxophone player for Ben Eramo's Cold Spring Harbor constantly revolves with different shows. In past shows, we have had Daemian Allen and Jon Berman on saxophone taking the role of the great Richie Canata and Mark Rivera.
Be sure to catch one of them at a future show!
Be sure to catch one of them at a future show!