Biographies

Guitarist Daryl Stuermer burst onto the national music scene in1975 when he began touring in Europe with Jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and went on to record three innovative albums with him. In 1978 Daryl became the lead guitarist and touring member of the super-group Genesis. As an original member of the Phil Collins band his distinctive guitar sound can be heard on such classic hits as “In the Air Tonight” and “Easy Lover”. In between the touring years he has had a nine-album solo career and has carried on performing with his own band. Stuermer continues to expand on his accomplishments, as he reveals his newest project, “ Genesis Rewired” .

Martin Levac's, talents extend beyond his award-winning vocal and extraordinary percussion skills. The Montreal native's amazing musicianship comes from a wide variety of influences.

As a song writer he was a three time finalist at Canada's Granby's Songwriters Festival and has recorded three solo albums since 2000 including his latest release “Influences”. Martin's passion for the music of Genesis and Phil Collins inspired him to join the “The Musical Box” tribute band, where he portrayed drummer Phil Collins from 2002 to 2007 as well as lead singer and drummer for “ Turn It On Again” from 1999 to 2007. In January 2010 Martin will tour Europe with his own production of “Dance into the Light” band performing the best of Phil Collins.

Now Martins career comes full circle, performing with Genesis lead guitarist Daryl Stuermer in “Genesis Rewired”. Their phenomenal collaboration brings an exciting authenticity to the music of Genesis.

Keyboardist Kostia Efimov , recognized as a prodigy from age 4, studied classical piano in Soviet Russia during his entire childhood. He continued his passionate interest in music and ultimately graduated from the prestigious St. Petersburg Conservatory. By1989 he had developed a keen obsession with jazz and pop music and decided to travel from St. Petersburg to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to take part in a cultural exchange program. Within two weeks of his first concert at the Milwaukee Art Museum he was offered a recording contract with Narada Records and went on to performed with icons of the American pop music scene. Kostia also composes soundtracks for film and theater productions and has recorded solo albums including “Suite St. Petersburg” and “10 Pebbles.” He has been performing with Daryl since1990. His keyboard and synthesizers skills provide the perfect backbone and atmosphere for “ Genesis Rewired”.

Bassist Eric Hervey has been an integral part of the “Daryl Stuermer Band”
since 1995. As a professional musician since the age of 16, he's played in nightclubs and traveled the world with countless bands. Through the years he has recorded and performed with artists such as Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits), Stacey Hayden (Sherriff) and Ansley Dunbar (Journey). He's made his mark on every genre of music as a musician, songwriter, arranger, recording engineer and producer.