The Yeomen
East Providence, Rhode Island
1968-1970
 

 

Personnel:
Jerry Xavier - Drums & Vocals
Alan Chadsey - Organ & Vocals
Pat Leonard - Bass
Dave Tanury - Guitar & Vocals
Dave Smith - Lead Vocalist

Influences:
Beatles,Vanilla Fudge,Yardbirds,Hendrix, Santana etc.

Setlist Sample:
Ticket to Ride, Evil Ways, Soul Sacrifice,

Equipment:
Hammond B3 with Leslie, Ludwig drums, Gretsch Country Gentleman, Vox teardrop Bass, various fender and Standel amps.

Rehearsal Space:
Dave's house in Riverside.

Band Vehicles:
Tanury Bros GMC panel Truck.

Fashion Statement:
Bellbottom pants, Sakilor tops (Yeomen...get it?)

Best Gig:
RI Auditorium with Beachboys, Buffalo Springfield, Soul Survivors,& Strawberry Alarmclock

Gig from Hell!:
Scheduled to play at University of Rhode Island, the equipment truck broke down leaving the band members with an angry crowd and no equipment!

Last Gig:
Possibly "Sugarberry" at Crescent Park in Riverside,

 

  
Where are they now?
Summer, 2005

Dave Smith has since passed away, Pat Leonard is in Florida, Alan Chadsey became a restaurant mogul, and Jerry Xavier became keyboardist for Rizzz with Dave Tanury on Lead Guitar.

 

 Information contributed by Dave Tanury tanman7452@cox.net

 

 

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