To book Department 24 for your party or event, email us! Dept24@epix.net
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They gave us a place to practice when we had none. In honor of, and respect for the heroic membership of the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company, we call ourselves Department 24 to remind all that these firefighters are there when it counts the most. 24-7 in the worst weather and in hazardous conditions, they volunteer their services, putting their lives on the line to help YOU. May the angels watch over them always. | |||
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Bob's Honda A Firefighter laid to rest |
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| Department 24 (not affiliated with the ATVFC) is a cover band consisting of five members with remarkable talent and over 100 years of combined experience in making music. In this endeavor, the band decided first and foremost that they are going to have just as much fun as those they are there to entertain. They are going to do only the tunes that went way up the charts; those that everyone knows that bring them out to the dance floor. They are not going to stand motionless on a stage and make it an "us and them" thing: They will take the music right to the place where it brings people to their feet and gets them dancing. (Ummm... The bass player might even be wandering the dance floor, or parked at a guest table playing bass while just hangin' with everyone. (Dad has a full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thing that holds it together.) Great music from humble folks: We are Department 24. | ||||
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Jessica Degarmo -
Lead Vocals, Front Man, and Player
of Things That Make Fitting Noise: Jess is a full-time
wife, mother, insurance broker/branch manager, self proclaimed spoiled brat,
and if that isn't already enough, she tops it off by recently earning her
degree in business and is a published author with several
books and a novella in the literary fiction genre now out (Search for Jessica L Degarmo at Amazon.com and
Barnes&Nobel.com). "I enjoy being
right, having fun, and spending time with my family. My favorite
word is *Choices*."
Keep up with Jess' adventures by visiting her blog! Click here! -->
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Rick Vischansky - Lead Guitar,
vocals: An extraordinary talent, Rick spins
out leads so true that one might think like he wrote them
himself. Long story short, the man just wails! Les Paul
himself would take pride knowing that Rick prefers the namesake axe.
Rick offers up a quick autobio: "I was born in and grew up in Towanda, class of 1982. I have worked for a number of companies over the years, mostly in retail. I started playing guitar and bass in 1978. I like to play rock music, and have played bass in Antix, Keeper, Revolver, Elmer's Helmet, and most recently, Bridge Street. Played occasional guitar in Elmer's Helmet and Bridge Street. I like collecting old electronics and records." As testament to his talents, click here to listen to "White Room". On drums - Rick Vischansky. On bass - Rick Vischansky. On rhythm guitar - Rick Vischansky. On Lead guitar - Rick Vischansky. Okay... I think you're getting the drift of this...
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Jared Heath - Drums,
(pushing him into) vocals: Jared is a devoted husband and father. Fortunately for Department 24, Jared is
also an exceptionally
accomplished percussionist and to say anything less would be seriously understating
his abilities. He has formally studied his art for many years and
Department 24
is very pleased to have him onboard. Jared is
arguably the best drummer this area has seen in many, many years.
Jared is the precision timepiece that keeps the band together song after song. His ability to lay down signature drum lines is exceptional. It is to his beat that all shall dance.
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Dad just kept hanging around outside the place when they had practices, pressing his nose against the glass and making faces at everyone. They eventually let him in, gave him a donut, and the rest is, as they say, history. And yes, he really does eat peanut butter, mustard, horseradish, and garlic sandwiches....on whole wheat, of course. .In spite of battling some serious ongoing health problems, Dad still "Sprinkle(s) a bit of whimsy on everything.", as he calls it, and easily manages to brighten up your day. Put a guitar in his hands and he magically transforms from his normally reserved and quiet self into the class clown. At times, he will get out and mingle with people out on the dance floor and even join folks at their tables; all the while banging out those foundation basslines.
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24 Alumni
Steve is a deeply religious man and has chosen to answer a higher calling. He now devotes his music to praise of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Though unfortunate for all of us that know and love Steve and his family, the Latimers have relocated to North Carolina to be closer to the family. We wish Steve all the best and yes, we're still the best of friends.
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