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Band Members
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Rick Bertoni - bass guitar, vocals. Rick watched The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan show on that day in 1964 and immediately started taking guitar lessons. A founding member of The Britins, Rick formed the group in 1976 and after many rehearsals, started performing in 1977. He originally played rhythm guitar and, just as Paul McCartney did when Stu Sutcliffe left The Beatles, took over bass guitar duties for the group. Rick uses a Hofner bass through either a Vox T100 bass rig or a Vox Super Beatle amplifier.
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Jeffrey G. - drums, vocals, percussions.
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Leaving behind his Beatle wig and mustache, the faithful followers of the band, and with the support of his family and friends, “Ringo” (also known as Jeffery G) boarded his yellow submarine for Atlanta, GA in the summer of 2003, to begin a magical mystery tour of his own with the still recording group of lads from the 80’s, known as “The Outfield”. While it was difficult leaving Beatlemania behind, and the 17 years of history he has with “The Britins”, Jeff was excited about joining the ranks of a great international talent. Playing songs like “Your Love (Josie’s on a Vacation Far Away)” and “Since You’ve Been Gone” with the band that actually wrote and recorded them was the highlight of Jeff’s musical career to this point. Tired from working “Eight Days A Week”, having the greatest appreciation for the opportunity of making it to the big time, and creating some life long friendships, Jeff bid farewell to return home to rejoin the lads of “The Britins”. Happy to be home, Jeff considers it both a pleasure and an honor to be able to be a part of your favorite Beatle tribute band, “The Britins”, and a privilege to play the music that is truly timeless!
Jeff's drum kit is a Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl "Ringo" set.
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Mike Shumway - rhythm guitar, vocals, harmonica, keyboards. Mike sharpened his Beatle skills by playing in the tribute band "Starting Over" based in New York. They toured along the east coast and the southern USA. He returned to Milwaukee to form "Catch A Wave" which began as a Beach Boys tribute, but the Beatle bug caught up with him and he became a member of The Britins which gave him the opportunity to showcase his extraordinary vocal and musical talents to another level. Mike's gear includes: Rickenbacker 325 guitar, Epihone Casino, J160E acoustic, Vox Valvetronix amplifier, Vox Super Beatle, Vox AC50, Vox Viscount. "My goal is to own every Beatle guitar before I get married or die....whichever comes first!!!"
Update: SORRY GIRLS, HE'S MARRIED!!
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Mike Truttschel - lead guitar, vocals, keyboards. Mike has been playing the guitar since February 9, 1964 - the day the Beatles were introduced to America on The Ed Sullivan Show. He has been a member of the 70's bands Peace Valley Connection and Dark Star. He is a three-time first place winner of the solo Beatles sound- alike contest at the Beatlefest Convention held in Chicago and a first place winner in the Battle of the Beatle bands also at Beatlefest. His gear includes but is not limited to: Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar, Gretsch Tenneseann guitar, Rickenbacker 12 string guitar, "Rocky" Fender Statocaster, J-160E acoustic guitar, Vox AC30 amplifier, Vox AC50 amplifier, Vox Super Beatle amplifier, Vox Valvetronix amplifier and Fender Twin Reverb amplifier.
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Gary Hahlbeck - keyboards, percussion, anything else that makes sound.
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Played keyboards for Keavey Hazelton Band 1964 - 1968, Escaped from Alcatraz in 1969, musical director for Tony Orlando and Dawn 1971-1975, used the name "Denny Terio" while on Dance Fever (CBS) 1976-1981. Washed dishes, Marc's Big Boy, Layton and Howell 1982-1990. Became Big Boy 1991-1996. Played in "Copacabana" (Barry Manilow tribute) 1997-2004, joined Britins 2004 to present
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Jim Gnas - drums, vocals, percussion
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Jim is The Britins' "Jimmy Nichol." He's played in the bands "Catch A Wave" and "The Unexpected." Jim filled in for the whole summer of 2003 with The Britins while Jeff was touring with "The Outfield." From time to time he lends his amazing talents to the band.
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