RELIC
Event Press Release
Formed in 2015 by five well seasoned professional live concert musicians, Relic has quickly become a staple at dinner clubs, weddings, New Year’s Eve parties, holiday events, college fraternity parties, corporate events, and local clubs across New Jersey and New York. Whether it’s a rocking 70s anthem or a modern dance hit, Relic delivers a professional, polished performance tailored to keep the audience entertained and engaged all night long.
Bio
RELIC
Arnie Breeze - Drums
Tom Patrick - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Carmine Prinzo- Bass, Vocals
Pete Buchta - Keyboards, Vocals
Helen Radtke - Violin, Guitar, Vocals
Arni Breeze
Drums
Arni has been performing since he was 13 years old, being influenced by rock, R&B and jazz. He has been in such groups as The Stingrays, The Henchmen, Group Therapy, 1984, Platinum, Vice Versa, Animation, Ghostriders and Axe, playing clubs and weddings. Arnie's versatility and experience has made him a top notch drummer.
Tom Patrick
Lead Guitar & Vocals
Tom has been performing in bands since the 1960s and comes to Relic with a great deal of professionalism and versatility. He has performed with famous acts as Soul Tunnel, Virgin Flesh, The Other Side, Magnum, Iron Mule, 21st Century Fox, Sling Sling Mach2, Legacy, Green Onion, RB10, Mad Man Moon, CJ Brody Band, JCP & Band, Up and Running, Breakawy Bliss, and Rock Bottom Band. Relic's driving force guitarist brings an extremely wide arsenal of styles, performance techniques and expressiveness to the table. This is noted by such influences as: John Petrucci, Jeff Beck, Ailen Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, George Benson, Tommy Bolin, Randy Rhodes, Michael Schenker, Albert Lee, and Steve Cropper.
Carmine Prinzo
Bass, Vocals
Carmine has performed in cover bands and live rock acts for the last 20 years in New York and New Jersey. His singing style is unique and reflects those of the iconic 70s and 80s rock bands and performers.
Pete Buchta
Keyboards, Vocals
Pete has performed in cover bands, wedding bands, show bands, Broadway cover bands, European continental society groups, and has toured the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa. He has backed up many famous singers and acts, as well as played opening act to several well known performers and musical groups. Pete composes original music and produces music for TV and radio.
Helen Radtke
Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
Helen has been playing with original and cover bands for over 20 years including: Jody Joseph and the Average Joes, Jo Wymer and the Itty Bitty Band, Pat Roddy Band, Vic Della Pello, Not Dead Yet, Carson Drive, Tammy and the Others.
Helen also has over 30 years experience as a vocal and orchestral music teacher. Other highlights include winning The Asbury Award for "Best Blues Band" in 2010 with Jo Wymer and being twice nominated for a Grammy Award for music educators.