Over 3 million miles on tour... That is equal to six trips tothe moon and back. Over 4000 gigs performed. Performances in all fifty states of the USA and in more than forty countries. Thousands of albums sold and hundreds of thousands of songs streamed online. Have opened for, recordedwith and written songs withcountless music industry legends. But perhaps most importantly, the members of The Breakaways simply love music and enjoy finding the time toperform together, regardless of what material they are showcasing.
Each band member has one ormore passion projects that define his / her musical endeavor. Phil Kominski (vocals/guitars) formed the band Lloyd Dobler Effect and has now moved on to focusmuch of his time on the 2020 release ofhis first solo album,coordinating The Breakaways operation and schedule, running his business (Freestyle Booking & Events), Coaching at a well-respected DC area Club Swim Team (NCAP) and being with his family.
Elizabeth Coyle Kominski (vocals/acoustic guitar)is a Vocalist, Theatre Director / Actor, High School Teacher, Guitarist, Songwriter, Marathon Runner, Session Musician, Singing Telegram Company Owner (DC Telegrams,which is the best reviewed Singing Telegram service on Gig Salad), Mother, Wife and Community Activist. She is a member of the jazzy pop trioGuys And Doll as well as one half of the children'smusic duo, The Bubbas. From 2003through2019, she was a frequent guest and collaborator on several Lloyd Dobler Effect albums and at many more ofthe band's liveperformances.
A classically trained musician and D.C. native, MichaelScoglio (bass/vocals/harmonica) has been performing in the greater Washington D.C. area for over a decade. The son of a Southern Baptist televangelist, Mikedidn't hear hisfirst rock album until the age of 16, whichforever changed the way heheard and played music. Since then he has worked to become a top notch multi-instrumentalist musician, singer andsongwriter.
Chris Brooks (keyboards)has been a professional world-touring pianist and keyboardist for over twenty years. He is one of the talented songwriters / musicians in the popular band, Lionize,which has endlessaccolades associated with their group. In addition, Chris is a well respected studio /live session musician and live sound / studio engineer.
Dan Gallagher (bass/vocals) is a co-founder of the band Chasing Autumn. In addition to writing and recording his own original music with his band, he regularly travels the country to perform and record with artists such as Logan Smith and Christian Lopez.
Still a vital participant in DC’s original rock scene, Dan Perriello (drums) is passionate about jazz music and drumming, hosting a monthly jazz jam session in Ashburn, VA and practicing vigorously to be worthy of the music of his heroes. He also runs a vibrant teaching practice carrying more than 40 drum and guitar students six days a week, and is a devoted husband and father of two.
Javi Godinez (violin/vocals)has collaborated on various multi-genre projects, always working to get the best sound for each. The richLatin American timbre and identity is very important to him, so his music often reflects that.Always passionate about violin pedagogy, Javi developedhis electric violin technique by blending the classical with the contemporary,establishing the violin at the forefront of each performance. Performing with The Breakaways,Javi displaysmanyof his experimental ideas and enjoys connectingwithacquaintancesand new friends from all walks of life.
Joe Brotherton (trumpet/vocals) has been performing every genre of music with countless bands on the East Coast since his honorable discharge from the Quantico Marine Band. He’s currently working on completing an album featuring his Quintet and original music. Joe’s Quintet appears weekly at Jojo on U St in DC.
Jacob Panic (banjo/vocals) is a singer-songwriter and banjo artist from Maryland. After receiving a scholarship in 2013 to study with the great Pete Wernick (a.k.a. Dr. Banjo) of the group Hot Rize, Panic returned with an earnest desire to make the banjo his primary instrument and the focal point of his performances, which he has been doing for years in the mid-atlantic region. His latest record was produced and recorded in Nashvilleby grammy-award-winning producer, Randy Kohrs. It features some of the region's best pickers and players including Kenny Aronoff and members of Mountain Heart. Panic's pop-folk vibe solely using a native bluegrass instrument distinguishes him as a rarity in modern music. He earnestly calls his genre: "pop-grass".
Ellington Carthan (keyboards/vocals) hasa rich musical careerthat consists of teaching, performing, producing, and composing. Heperforms jazz regularly, accompaniesfor choirs, soloists, and collaborateswith various ensembles. He isself employed as a freelance performer and teacher. Ellington holds a Bachelors of Music Degree in Jazz Studies and a Bachelors Degree in Music Technology, bothfrom University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
A Berklee College Of Music Alumni,Joseph Palmer (drums/percussion) grew up amidst the vibrant jazz scene that resides withinin Hartford, Connecticut. In 2013, Joe moved to New York City where he studied with prominentmusicians such as Lenny White, Ron Carter, Eric McPherson and Ralph Peterson Jr. He has spent recent years touring Europe and Africa with Real World Records artist Les Amazones De Afrique, as well as freelancing as a sideman with several Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Rock artists.
TheBreakaways always put on a professionally versatileperformance. They are consummate musicians who are extremely punctual and easy to work with. They specifically design each set dependent upon the event they are performing at and their client's needs and requests. They are the best choice for your event and are looking forward to hearing from you.
