HOME BASE: North Jersey, LBI
STYLE: Guy Smiley plays covers of pop, rock, dance, country; What About Bob?is slanted more toward ’90s alt rock. Two brothers (one in each band) will attempt to outperform each other for family bragging rights.
LINEUP: (Guy Smiley) Sal DiBenardo, lead vocals; Mike Nichols, guitar; Ryan Katsch, bass; Dan Scott, drums. (WAB) Stephen Nichols, lead vocals; Vince Rivas, guitar; Troy Alexander, bass; Rob Grosso, drums.
INSIDE TRACK: Brothers Stephen and Mike Nichols competed in last year’s LBIdol contest held at the Surf City Hotel.
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