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Don Hambrick, the drummer for the “BigToe” band, has played with

countless people and done his share of traveling with bands since

he first got his start. He’s also done studio work as a drummer for

tons of projects: “some good, some not” he admits.

During slower periods, Don started writing his own songs and took up

playing guitar a number of years back. In addition to his Big Toe gigs,

Don plays lead guitar in a a Classic Rock band. He’ll admit he’s having

“too much fun!” In addition to his drumming, Don’s been doing live and

studio sound for a number of years, which had him traveling all over

from Japan to Alaska and has even shared the stage with none other

than Def Leppard!

As for working with Mark and the BigToe band, Don adds “I love our tunes and the guys I’m

working with and YES, life is good. We have big plans so I hope it’s our time, even at my

age now!”

 

Sammy Carini, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter started his career in San Francisco

with the likes of "Skinny" a power pop vocal group. He co-wrote two

albums and the band opened shows throughout California for artists like

"Joe Satriano, Greg Kin, Huey Lewis and the News."

Later, Sammy became the front man for a progresive rock band called

"Fafners Lair" writing an album which later came into the hands of Kiss

founder Bill Acoin. Relocating to Southern California, he rounded out his

carrear as a player with a band called France in which he co-wrote four

more albums and opened tours with artist like Def Leoppard, Vixen and

Molly Hatchet.

A published recording artist with 12 albums, Sammy is now a guitarist and

vocalist for Big Toe, Alice and The Copper Gang, Eddy Riggs Band, and

Koksur. His new recording studio "TuneTown" is a vibrant addition of more

original music that can be heard on radio and within film scores.

Mark Goffeney, founder of the band Big Toe, serves as lead guitarist and

vocals. For Mark’s full bio, click here.  Also key members of

Big Toe is Sammy Carini on guitar and Don Hambrick on drums.