Our Music

The B-Boyz have a versatile repertoire that represents the best of the 60’s through the 90’s.  They have selected material that has stood the test of time, and has the ability to cause people to want to get up and dance.  Whether it’s good old time Rock n’ Roll, funky dance music, blues, Motown classics or a tender ballad, the Boyz have what most people are looking for.

Barry SweetJackson – Keyboard, Lead Vocals  

Barry “Jackson” is the leader and co-founder of the B-Boyz.  He has been in the music arena since he was 13 years old, with his first band The Coming Generation.  Other bands include Panda, Gold Brick, Jerry Moore & Martha Valez, and Mr. Rusty.  His bands have opened for Mountain, Sly & the Family Stone and others.  His audio experience is extensive, working with artists like Steve Gadd, Robbie Dupree, Cornell Dupree, Jack Dijonette, Charlie Knicely, Rick Danko, Eric Gale & The Stuff Band, Fabulous Rhinestones, McFadden Sound, Joyous Lake, Todd Rundgren, and Linda Rhonstadt to name a few.  Assistant Engineer for Niki Records, Gospel Dept., and band leader, lead vocalist, keyboard and percussion for a contemporary Gospel group, God’s Word Worship Band.

 

Tom Cahill – Bass, Back-up Vocals

A native of the Hudson Valley, Tom is a self-taught musician, starting at the age of 10.  He began playing bass around the age of 14.  Tom has played in many bands throughout the years, including JEG, NRG, The Roller Cats, The Bronx Express, and many, many more.  Some stints have found him opening for acts such as Billy Preston, Levon Helm & His All Stars, and Mountain with Leslie West.  His playing style fits well with the sound and feel of the Boyz.  

 

Peter Martin – Percussion, Back-up Vocals

Peter Martin has been known in the industry as a top notch percussionist for over twenty-five years.  He has performed and recorded with artists such as Chubby Checker, ZZ Hill, Robbie Dupree, Boris Mindy, Front Page, Pockets, East Coast Band, Gary’s Gang, Lazarus, Coco Du Jour, Martha Valez, Mighty Sparrow, Quest For Life, Willie Amrod, Ship, Ivory Rose, Painted Blue Sky, and More.  

 

Kim Nichols – Trumpet, Coronet

Kim’s well known in the Hudson Valley – playing with many different bands – Willie Amrod, Sass & Brass, and The Big Smoothies to name a few.  He fits right in with the Boyz, and is a fine addition to our band.

 

Tommy Porto – Saxophone, Back-up Vocals

Tommy Porto lives in Lake Katrine, N.Y.  Originally from Glasco, NY, Tommy has been playing the sax and flute for over 45 years. “I started blowing a clarinet at the age of 14, thanks to my mother; she always encouraged me – she’d sing me a song and I’d play it.  Music has always come natural to me.”  Tommy set out on a path to learn from the best and studied with Jerry Bergonzi, Paul Evoskevich, Bert Wilson, and spent time studying at Berklee College of Music.  Greatly influenced by Michael Brecker, Tommy “The Door” plays soprano, tenor, and alto sax and flute.  Tommy is also in a contemporary Christian group, God’s Word Worship Band.  He played and traveled with Patroon Hill, The Bobby Farris Band, Dangling Success, Traveling Shoes and many others.  

Barry Lindsay – Guitar, Lead Vocals

Have been playing with local bands as a guitarist for 40+
years. The bands include: Rainbow Bridge (Rock & Roll),
Panda; Pandamonia (Rock & Roll); Grooves Ahead Band;  Co-Founder of the B Boyz, God’s Word Worship Band; solo work: Christian music at various churches and events;
The Mike Goss Band; (Blues & Rock)
Ray Rhythm and Barry Blues Band; (Blues, Rock, Funk)
Have recently rejoined the B Boyz.

We’re happy to welcome back one of the original Boyz – Barry
Lindsay!

Rupert Ifil – Drums 

Panama born and raised, Ruperto is a drummer who lives with the beat of Caribbean and Latin music in his heart.  After arriving in the United States to continue his studies, he became a protege of renowned musician Will Lee, who arranged for him to attend workshops in Harlem, NY with the late great Dizzy Gillespie, and thus began his journey into the world of professional musicians.  During this period, Ruperto joined forces with renown avant-guard multi-instrumentalist Arthur Rhames.  They performed cutting edge and original material playing venues in NYC.

During his tenure as manager of Birdland West in SOHO, NY, Ruperto celebrated his 21st birthday by joining legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius on stage.  This experience cemnented his love for fusion, funk, and world music.  Upon moving to Woodstock, NY in 1977, which nourished his love of live music, he vowed to retire in the beautiful hamlet someday.  However, raising a daughter required him to seek steady work in NYC.  

Ruperto returned to the Hudson Valley (Woodstock) in 2001 with the purpose of building an arts and entertainment complex that would produce major live events.  While he was able to accomplish that, the call of the drums was too powerful to resist.  He is currently playing with a wide variety of musicians in a myriad of genres from jazz and funk to rock, blues, Latin and world music.  Ruperto’s impressive list of credits and references keeps growing.  He’s now drummer for The BBoyz.