The Band

Who we are and the story thus far...

The Sit-Ins started out as a last minute substitute band in 2008. Through the power of Captain Nemo and lots of coffee, a supergroup was formed. The idea was to play rock songs with some jam-band music thrown in for good measure. In reality, the band just covered anything and everything they wanted to play within the realm of rock music from the 60's until today. After the first gig went so well, the band decided to keep it going. While there have been line-up changes and guest musicians, the core of the group continues on. Now let's meet the band...

Anthony Galano

Lead and Rhythm Guitar

Anthony bought a cheap electric guitar and amp with the 6th (or maybe the 9th) paycheck from his first job. He promptly plugged it in, turned it to eleven, hit the strings, and blew out the speaker while breaking a string. True story. It was a hard but valuable lesson that cemented his love for rock. Hours spent woodshedding in his bedroom paid off when only a year and a half later he sat in for his first paid gig with Speedwobble. It's been all bands all the time since coalescing into his current stint with The Sit-Ins. He listens to all types of music from acid jazz to traditional qawwali but he always comes back to the foundations of rock including: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Allman Brothers, Hendrix, SRV, Clapton, Grateful Dead, & Motley Crue. He plays primarily Fender Stratocasters through Bogner or Soldano amps and Marshall cabinets.

Mark Tortorici

Vocals, Guitar, and Keyboards

At a young age, Mark made a deal with the devil and sold his soul to rock n' roll. Besides the Sit-Ins, Mark also plays with his own original group called Blue Dali, handling vocals, piano, guitar, bass, and some drums. Mark writes music and lyrics for rock songs and also composes classical music. Influences include: The Beatles, Queen, Radiohead, The Cure, Rush, Dream Theater, Ben Folds Five, Muse, The Cult, The Who, Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven.

Paul Goldberg

Bass Guitar and Vocals

Originally hailing from The Garden State, Paul landed in The Golden State in 1998, having played music for as long as he can remember. Originally a guitar player, Paul started his bass playing and band experience here in California. Before joining The Sit-Ins, Paul honed his bass and singing skills playing with The Dude Band, Clutch Start Cancel, Speedwobble, Shortbus and Blue Dali.

Paul Medrano

Drums and Vocals

Paul has been drumming for over 40+ years . Various styles have been embraced, including orchestral, jazz, rock drum set, as well as high school marching band and The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. Paul enjoyed his time teaching high school drumlines and giving private lessons. Influences include: Ringo Starr, Alex Van Halen, John Bonham, Steve Smith.... Huge 'shout out' and thanks to some of his past instructors.... Kent Cater, Forrest Elledge, Ralph Hardimon, Scott Hunter, the late Fred Lang, Curt Moore and his mentor, Joey "Jam" Flores!