Having logged considerable studio time writing and recording originals, Phil also leads the acoustic duo edition of VanEngel along with Van.

Phil’s brings dynamic vocals and stage presence wherever he performs.


"Van"         slide show (16)
With more than 20 years playing experience “Van” has studied under the watchful eye of notable local guitar wizards Ron Nash and Stan Chan. With a rich heritage, Van’s musical pedigree boasts the likes of his grandfather, violin virtuoso Leon Van Gelder and legendary Blue Note Records recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder (Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Grant Green, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane). Van has played with various cover bands from a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band in Ohio to local New Jersey based bands Naka Shuto and Giggle Bag. He is currently half of VanEngel’s acoustic duo.

Van Wishes to thank:

John Orlick of Hyway Music, East Brunswick N.J. - Guitar Tech to the stars!

Joe Striffalino of Musician's Workshop, Manalapan N.J. - Thanks for everything "Uncle Joe"

Dennis Kager of Central Jersey Music Service, Edison N.J. - You can't play a tube amp without this man!



Greg         slide show (9)
Greg Felise -- bass guitar. Greg is the newest member of the band and a ripping bass player who brings decades of experience.

K Bo         slide show (29)
K Bo brings years of experience from projects including “Nightmare” (an Alice Cooper theatrical band) and “The Buzz.” Venues include: Tradewinds, Jenks, Stone Pony, Bar A and Atlantic City. K Bo has also appeared with bands opening for the likes of Southside Johnny.

Hair by Rachel at Salon Kokopelli, Brielle, NJ

K Bo sends a shout out to his buds at Z Team Hockey in Red Bank. Rock on boys!

K Bo also highly recommends “Reprise,” the recent release from Danny Vaughn formerly of Tyketto fame. "Reprise" puts together Soldiers & Sailors On Riverside & Fearless into one fantastic double CD which features my man Michael Clayton Arbeeny (107 Productions) on drums. Clay, what chops and rhythm! Gotta check out this record.

K Bo also thanks Pat "PJ" Caruso, Las Vegas' greatest drummer, for all his musical guidance and friendship

K Bo also sends a special shout out to Jac and Allie
Craig         slide show (6)
Craig is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music where he studied classical piano under Boston Pops pianist Bob Winters. Having performed on many film scores, Craig is a veteran of numerous bands; most notably Me and The Boys, where he performed with Phil Engel.

The Band         slide show (14)
These are just some of the random photos from recent shows at Moores Tavern, in Freehold, NJ.

Summer 2010         slide show (44)
Pics from The Patio Bar in Pt. Pleasant

Connolly Station and Moore's Tavern         slide show (8)
Band photos from recent shows at Connolly Station and Moore's Tavern

2009 New Years Eve Show         slide show (10)
New Years Eve 2009

VanEngel:Private/Corporate Function Edition         slide show (18)
Call us for private and corporate functions.



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