Checkmate Band

Lead Vocalist, Quinn Hendershot, has been entertaining the crowds along the Treasure Coast for years, he is often compared to rock-favorite Bob Seger. Lead and rhythm guitarist and vocalist, Jimmy Hall, is a lifelong musician; entertaining audiences across America for decades. He has appeared with well-known acts such as, The Association, The Cryan Shames, Ted Nugent, Otis Rush, , Blue Oyster Cult and Pure Prairie League, among others. Mike Gizzi, lead and rhythm guitar and vocals, he is a versatile lead and rhythm player, with the ability to deliver whatever is necessary – and beyond – to any musical situation. Curt Sheffer, keyboards and vocals, has performed for thousands of people in different functions as a piano soloist; classically, and has played keyboards with many different types of bands. Curt has been a worship leader for the past 34+ years, and is currently leading worship at several local churches. George Sieden, bass guitar and vocals, was discovered to be a gifted bassist as a young adult while playing in a top Miami-based dance band by the world-famous soul and disco singer George McCrae (“Rock Your Baby”), which resulted in several world tours. Salvatore Perla, drums and vocals, ran his own studio in the 80s, composing and producing an assortment of music for broadcast and cable television, instructional videos, and radio spots.