THE BAND
HUGO VALENTI (Lead Vocals)
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Hugo is an international recording artist/songwriter with a musical career spanning over three decades. He was the frontman for the band Valentine and Open Skyz. Hugo has recorded albums for Columbia (SONY), RCA, Warner Bros as well as various independent labels and movie sound tracks. In between original works, Hugo keeps busy paying tribute to his favorite band, Journey. To learn more about Hugo's career, including videos form his solo projects and former band; CLICK HERE.
ROBBY HOFFMAN (Guitar)
Robby was the lead guitar player for Boston based hard rock/AOR band In The Pink (aka Sunshine Jive), who are best known for their hit song "Under Summer Skies." Robby is an alumni from the Berklee College of Music and has written and performed with many artists including Michael Bolton and Wilson Phillips. Robby is also the founder and president of a music management company where he represents multi-platinum recording artists.
GREG SMITH (Bass)
Greg Smith is an internationally renowned bassist and vocalist. He is the current bassist/vocalist for Ted Nugent and has also been the bassist and backing vocalist for such artists as Alice Cooper, Billy Joel, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Alan Parsons Project, Blue Oyster Cult, Dokken, Tommy James & the Shondells, Joe Lynn Turner, Vinnie Moore, Van Helsing's Curse, O2'L and Wendy O. Williams. Greg was the principal bassist and backing vocals for the Tony Award winning Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp musical Movin' Out; for it's entire 3 year run on Broadway and 1 year on the road.
Endorsements: Hartke Amplification, Ernie Ball Strings, EMG Pickups.
LANCE MILLARD (Keys)
Having recorded and toured with the likes of 80's rock diva Fiona and rock act Angel. Lance is the leader of the Elton John Tribute SIR ELTON.
Originally an accomplished drummer, he took on the keyboards and progressed at an unbelievable pace. Lance is also a lead singer in his own right, as can be heard on Journey staples, "Feelin' That Way", "Anytime" and "Just The Same Way".
DANA SPELLMAN (Drums)
Dana is a Boston-based session drummer who has recorded and toured with many notable artists. He is also a member of the band Hurtsmile which features Gary Cherone (Extreme, Van Halen). Dana has taught at Berklee College of Music’s World Percussion Festival. Endorsements: Zildjian Cymbals, Pearl Drums.
ABOUT
VOYAGE has been hailed by fans and critics alike as the #1 Journey tribute band in the world, performing the music of Journey with chilling accuracy!
Singer Hugo, is an absolute dead ringer for Steve Perry, both visually and vocally. He continues to stun fans with his miraculous resemblance, exact mannerisms and identical voice to Steve. Fans agree that VOYAGE delivers the closest experience to the original Steve Perry fronted lineup.
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The band also features world class musicians; Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman who along with Hugo have brought the show to critical acclaim through the many sold out shows as well as private and corporate events throughout America.
VOYAGE takes you back to the '80's era when the timeless music of JOURNEY ruled the airwaves. The talent of these five guys together has brought the meaning of TRIBUTE to a whole new level. Seein' is believin'!