Biography
High Octane's three talented musicians bring to the stage a power and force expressed by their name. Will, Chuck and Steve deliver performances that always leave the audience wanting more. This dynamic trio of guitar, bass and drums brings together a sound comparable to bands twice their size. While focusing on rock 'n roll, they draw heavily from blues and country to create their own unique sound. High Octane generates enthusiasm everywhere from Key West to the House of Blues in Orlando to the Southeastern States.
William Cooley (Guitar and Vocals)
While performing with local bands around Orlando, Will discovered the direction he wanted to proceed with his music career. He formed High Octane 5 years ago and in that time has engineered, produced and personally written 20 of the 24 songs on 2 original CD's and toured the Southeastern United States in all types of venues including Universal's City Jazz, House of Blues, Hard Rock Live, art festivals, clubs, private events and more. He has experience with big band orchestras and he writes and arranges musical scores. Will is a consummate guitarist and vocalist, a multitalented musician, songwriter and a strong leader for this popular band.
Charlie Zayas (Bass and Vocals)
Through his stage presence and talent on the upright bass, Chuck brings both experience and energy to High Octane. He is also the front man for Rocket 88 and The Midnight Ramblers, both of which enjoy recognition and respect in the Central Florida area. He has played in various local clubs including Universal's City Jazz, House of Blues, and Hard Rock Live. In addition to providing the slap bass lines for all three bands, Chuck is an accomplished singer/songwriter, and has worked as a professional musician for most of his life.
Stephen "Atomic Clock" Plotnick (Drums)
Steve is a veteran of the Central Florida music scene. He has been an in-demand drummer since the early 1980's, playing everything from society music to hard rock. Steve was in the great rockabilly and swing band Rocket 88 and has also played with various other bands including The Midnight Ramblers and The Hindu Cowboys. Now he lays down the solid beat behind the best rockabilly band in the Southeast - High Octane.
Instrumentation
William Cooley: Guitar/Vocals
Charlie Zayas: Bass/Vocals
Steve Plotnick: Drums
Discography
High Octane
Self Titled Album
Release Oct 10 2004
Ten Original Songs
1. High Octane
2. There's A New Cat In Town
3. Let Me Know
4. Just-A-Rockin'
5. Lockdown
6. Went To See My Baby
7. Maybe In Time
8. '59 Caddy
9. Knife Through The Heart
10. I Wish You Well
No Second Chances
Release March 17 2007
14 Original Songs
1. Love Me, Love Me
2. Jen & Scotty
3. Oh Woman
4. Keep On Rollin'
5. No Second Chances
6. I Think We're On To Something
7. Rock Don't Stop
8. Wish I Could Be There
9. Lying Is All You Do
10. Nothing To Lose
11. Little Miss Rocker
12. Enough For Me
13. Soul Survivor
14. Warm This Soul
Links
| http://www.HighOctaneBand.com |