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Genesis: Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

A fan Video of First Impression covering "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" at Tom n Jerrys, Folsom PA September 2022.

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ABOUT FIRST IMPRESSION

First Impression is a Philadelphia based Progressive Classic Rock cover band. The band was formed in 2012 and the current lineup has been together since 2014. Throughout the course of their musical union, the members of First Impression have won over the hearts of music lovers throughout Philadelphia region. The band currently focuses on Progressive Classic rock including (but not exclusively) covering the music of bands such as Yes, Genesis, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Kansas, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and many others! Get in touch to learn more about their music, repertoire, and performance rates.

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BAND MEMBERS

Sum of Talented Parts

The members of First Impression share a mutual passion and love for the recreation of music. The band works together day and night preparing for performances in order to make sure their live performances are in full harmony. Check out the faces that make up First Impression below.

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Lead Singer, Harmonica, Percussion

ROSE DANESE

Rose Danese has been with First Impression from the very beginning. As Lead Singer, she takes on quite a lot of responsibility, from fine-tuning the musical arrangements to assisting other bandmates with perfecting their performances.

Jonathan is central to the sound of First Impression. His keyboard skills, along with his dynamic voice provide the centerpiece to the more Progressive Rock flavor of the band.

JONATHAN FRIEDMAN

Vocals and Keyboards

JOHN DANESE

Guitarist

John Danese founding member of the band and current manager of the band rounds out the guitar work along with Dan McKay.

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Guitarist

Dan McKay

Dan has been in First Impression since 2019 as Lead and Rytrhm Guitar. He has been in numerous projects in the past and has been an intregal part of the band  ever since.  

Gary Battista

Bass

Gary has been our bassist since 2022 and has stepped up to the plate to take on some of the most challenging bass parts. He along with our drummer Tom hold down the ryhthm section nicely.

Tom Smith

Drums, Percussion

Tom Smith is a founding member of First Impression. Keeping the beats and the band tight along with Bassist Gary, on Drums Tom helps hold it all together.

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Past Members

MIKE SULLIVAN

Bassist, Vocals

RIP: Mike Passed on

January 1 2020 and was a founding member of the Progressive Era of First Impression.

BRIAN CAPUANO

Guitarist

RIP: Brian Capuano was a founding member of the Progressive Era of First Impression. He has passed on April 15, 2021

DAVID MARABELLA

Drummer

Dave Marabella Was a founding member of the Progressive Era of First Impression. Dave has been on the scene for decades and still performs in the Philadelphia are in some top bands.

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CONTACT

Want to learn more about First Impression, their music, and their tour dates? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.

610-357-1447

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