ROCKING CLASSIC ROCK LIKE NOONE ELSE

It all started for Nick at age 10 performing drums with a friend on guitar performing Wipe Out in front of PTA members at their school

At age 14, Nick auditioned for a 3 piece band called Crazy Horse and failed miserably. Which only made him more determined and a few months later he got a 2nd chance and nailed the audition.  Crazy Horse went on to be one of the areas most popular bands of that time.

Nicks mother co-sighed for his first pro drum kit and then the gigs began.  1970s a 15 year old playing in the bar, club scene.

Nick went on to play for numerous short lived bands until one day he answered a newspaper add for a drummer wanted, must sing.

In 1980 Buddy Dee and The Hitmen was formed.

It was quite a journey as a classic rock

oldies band on the road playing to packed venues. Opening for national artist's like The Drifters, Jan and Dean,Lou Christie, The Vogues, Mark Farner, The Nelson Twins, Sonny Geracy and The Outsiders and others.  Buddy Dee and the Hitmen recorded one album at Harvest Studios in Streets Boro Ohio, which included original songs  and a few covers .

Other bands Nick went on to play with included

Illusion, Sirvelance, Phantasy, 13 Stories and finally FUSE.  There were many others but short lived.

FUSE was originally formed in 2010 along

with 3 of Nicks brothers as well as, Tom Buck and John Stackhouse.  Many members came and went since then.  Nick being the founding member he can honestly say...  The current lineup is pretty awesome!

Rick Hartman, the hard working bass player-back up vocalist, sound engineer, and agent.

Alex Shumaker, who first played on stage

with Fuse at the age of 7  is now is Fuse's full time drummer - guitar player.

And Bret Mulholland..on guitar, keys,drums,back up vocals.  

Rick has been performing live since 1985 and started playing at the age of 10.   He plays music because he hears something in the music that resonates and creates strong emotions in his life.   It started as a hobby and quickly became a passion, it also helped him improve memory, mood and a sense of well-being while involving the community and music lovers in starting their own journey with music.      

Some of Ricks accomplishments are playing for large venues over the years like PNC Park and many other notable locations like casinos, large bowling alleys, beach venues, and large festivals around Western PA, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland.  

Ricks early musical influences were bands like Kiss, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, Foreigner and Kansas to state a few.   Rick has recorded some local music with various bands like Tempest, The House Band, and some local artist studio work over the years.  

Johnstown, PA

It all began whenever Brett first played Styx greatest hits on cd back in third grade and was  hooked on music ever since.  He was constantly watching AC/DC Live In Paris concert all the time and listening to Jimi Hendrix.  His father took notice on who he was looking up to. Christmas time in 4th grade he got his very first guitar a red and black Squier Stratocaster that he still plays to this day.  He struggled with it at first and didn’t take off with it until his middle school days. Also during that time he learned drums, keyboard, bass, ukulele, mandolin, and harmonica. He pretty much got his start whenever he finally did his high school talent show senior year with some good buddies and a teacher. They played Hotel California and got a standing ovation afterwards.  Later on he did an encore by himself playing Freebird and won the talent show. 

After graduation he was given an awesome opportunity to join the 80s cover band FUSE with Rick Hartman on bass.   Rick has helped him a lot over the past two years, also an incredible bass player and backup vocalist.  Alex Shumaker who sounds thunderous on the drums. And Nick George still belting out high note vocals at 64 years old like an angel.  The past two years have been such a blast for Brett with this band with them  opening up for  bands like Kingdom Come, Pretty Boy Floyd, Enuff Z’Nuff, Firehouse, and even Molly Hatchet. 

Punxsutawney, PA

The 19 year old internet sensation  who's videos have been viewed hundreds of millions of times all over the world, who has amassed a following of over 1 MILLION people.

Known primarily as a drummer, Alex is now showing off his talents as a singer/songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist.

Alex has had the honor to be asked to share the stage with various bands & artists since he was 5 years old. Wynonna Judd and Jackyl to name a few.

Alex's talents have been recognized by Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Fog Hat, Tesla, Parmalee, The Dead Daisies, and many others.

Alex started playing drums at age 5 after being mesmerized by the drummer from Journey Deen Castronovo. He has been on a 12 year journey of his own perfecting his skills as a well rounded musician.

Alex currently is the drummer for the band FUSE.  He starting sitting in with FUSE when he was just 7 years old.  He has played with many bands as either a drummer or rhythm guitarist in the past but felt it was time to expand his abilities as a singer/songwriter as well.

Over the past few years he has been writing and recording his own country songs.

The songs were released August 1st, 2022 on every platform music is available, (iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, etc...).  Alex will be releasing a new full album in January 2026 named Somewhere Along the Way