-- Band Bios --

Joe | Michael | Dan | Rick | Barry | Jan | Cindy

Joe: Vocals

Hello Sidestreet fans! After along break I'm back doing what I love to do, singing and jammin on my L P congas in a classic rock and roll band. I remember all the good times I had when I was in Zeus and the original Sidestreet. So when we decided to do this again I figured why not! So all you old fans along with the new, come out and hear rock and roll the way it was meant to be played. See you soon!

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Rick Cataldi: Drummer
I began playing in bands when I was 14 years old. Over the past several years a majority of my time has been spent managing our Real Estate business. I have been busy traveling between Pennsylvania and Florida. Unfortunately, this prevented me from pursuing my music and now I am able to pick up where I left off and I am happy to be back and I look forward to performing and seeing all my friends. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to perform with many good musicians.

Some of the bands I performed with were:

• ZEUS
• Impact
• 4-Play
• 5th Avenue
• ORIGINAL SIDE STREET

Equipment: I am currently playing a 7- piece TAMA Rockstar
Series LE.

I am looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!

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Dan Bausher: Keyboard, Vocals

I played my first club gig when I was 15 years old. I have been around music all my life. Have had a blast over the years and would do it again if I could.

Equipment: My first keyboard was a Hammond M-3. Still own my Yamaha CP - 70 Electric Grand piano. Currently playing a Roland RD 700 stage piano
Nord 3  Lead synthesizer.

Will be playing Rock and Roll in a nursing home when I’m 95 years old.
Stop by the stage and say Hi. Always enjoy having a good time with friends and fans.

'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, " Holy shit... What a Ride!! " '

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Mike Fields : Bass, Vocals

Before I started playing guitar I was influenced by many different artists and styles of music such as Hendrix, Traffic, Sabbath, Rush, Aerosmith just to mention a few. I started playing the guitar in 1974 and took up bass guitar in the mid 90`s and started playing out in the Reading and surrounding areas with bands LYNCHPIN, BLISTER, DON'T BLINK, PLUNGE, and now SIDESTREET.

Equipment: I am currently playing a Schecter Diamond Series 5 string bass with a Hartke head Peavey 2/8 + 1/15 cabinet. Come on out to see Sidestreet, you'll enjoy the great selection of music spanning at least 4 decades. See ya at the show!

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Barry: Guitar, Vocals

I started playing guitar when I was 14. By the end of my senior year in high school, I was playing in rock and roll bands.

Later, I attended the Berklee College of Music. There I learned a lot about jazz, composition, and performance. The culture and education helped expand my knowledge of the music business.

Currently, I am back to my roots. I love playing classic rock. Through the years, I have been very fortunate to share the stage among very talented musicians.

Some of the bands I have performed in: Adrian; High, Free and Easy; Rock Bottom; Revelation; Pure Pleasure; and Phase Five. 

Some of my favorite influences are: Richie Blackmore, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Larry Carlton, Lee Rittenour, and Joe Pass.

Equipment: Gibson Les Paul standard, Fender Stratocaster, Line 6 Flextone Amp, Cry Baby Wawa, Effects by Line 6, and Shure Wireless Mic.

Come out and enjoy the vintage sounds of Side Street. Let us take you back to an era that changed our lives. Stop by and say hello, I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing what you have to say.

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Jan “The Captain” Kranch - Sax

Hardware: 1947 Selmer American Pro Alto Sax, 1962 Conn “Shooting Star” Tenor Sax

History:  I started playing sax a loooooong time ago. I’ve played in quite a few bands in the Philly area, starting with Jay & the Counts, a rock’n roll band,  & on through  soul groups, funk, even a Big Band (The Len Pierro Orchestra). I came to Reading in 1970 & eventually hooked up with Tom Miller & Amber. While working with Amber, I met Danny Bausher & the rest, as they say, is history.

When the group called & asked me if I wanted to do it again, I said “One more time? Why not!

I take care of the sound & lights & once in a while they let me get up and have some fun on Sax.

I look forward to seeing all of the people from the “Hungry Horse” days & everyone else from before & all the new friends we make along the way. Please be sure to come up and say hello! If I don’t remember your name please understand that the senior moments come more frequently now.

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Cindy Bausher: Light Technician
When the band decided to expand the light show, my husband Dan asked me if I wanted to run & program the light show, and give it a try. Two years later here I am programming sequences to the music and having a ball! I have been involved with music since the age of 6. I have studied classical music for 12 years including piano, guitar, trumpet, baritone horn and Harmonica. My finial triumph one day will be to play the violin. After all that here I am, part of a Rock-n-Roll Band. Go figure! Feel free to stop and say hi when you come and hear the band. I always enjoy meeting new people.

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