First formed in 1992, THE REFRIGERATORS have become one of the most sought after bands to ever hit the Northeast music circuit! Recently voted "Best Band" by the 170,000+ readers of both the Times Union Preview and the Metroland Magazine (weekly entertainment magazines published in the Albany, NY area), THE REFRIGERATORS infuse funk, rock, and R&B with a pumping rhythm section, powerhouse horn section, ferocious guitar work, intense vocals, and kinetic stage presence. The result is electrifying, both sonically and visually.

THE REFRIGERATORS consist of a talented core of nine musicians, each of whom brings with them their own distinct personality, influence and flavor. Drummer Chris "C-Note" Haley, bassist Chris "C-gents" Gentile, keyboardist John Costello, guitarist Rob "Carlos" Istorico, and lead vocalist Todd Hanhurst create the core of the unit that serve as the perfect canvas for the REFRIGERATORS’ high-profile "Funk Underground Horns"; a four-piece horn section that features Dave "DC" Cerrone (trumpet/percussion), Mike Dietlein (lead trumpet), Chris "C-Bone" Beck (trombone), and Stephen "Rocco" Christman (sax).

THE REFRIGERATORS’ repertoire is full of superb, classic material by legendary artists including EARTH, WIND & FIRE, VAN MORRISON, SANTANA, THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY, THE COMMODORES, TOWER OF POWER, STEVIE WONDER, JAMES BROWN, KOOL & THE GANG, PARLIMENT/FUNKADELIC, THE AVERAGE WHITE BAND, and THE BRIAN SEITZER ORCHESTRA.

With their trademark high energy live performances, THE REFRIGERATORS, (both individually and collectively), have earned a spot on bills with such diverse industry giants as THE AVERAGE WHITE BAND, 98 degrees, LISA LOEB, FIREHOUSE, CE CE PENNISTON, JOE WALSH and KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND.

To THE REFRIGERATORS, "putting on a great show" isn’t everything - it’s the only thing. Night after night, show after show, the band strives to perfect the art of entertaining an audience. There’s not only a musical side to what we do, but a strong visual side as well," says guitarist Rob Istorico. "We always keep that in mind. THE REFRIGERATORS don’t just play music to an audience…. we strive to actively involve them in the magic of the show itself."

Perhaps that’s why the band has become the number one choice of many of the region’s top club and concert promoters. Or, perhaps, it’s their strong support of each and every show they play … support that includes constant, direct contact with their fans, through a tremendous network of monthly mail updates, a 24-hour telephone performance hotline, and even their own, high-tech Internet website, (www.The-Refrigerators.com), at which fans can communicate with, comment on, or access vital information about THE REFRIGERATORS.

THE REFRIGERATORS: Classic music, outstanding live performances, and an intensity reminiscent of the greatest horn-fueled funk/rock/R&B bands of all time. When it comes to the ultimate in live music presentation, few can surpass THE REFRIGERATORS.

WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING…

"Fly 92 Summerjam ‘99"

Albany-Saratoga Speedway, June 19, 1999

"Top 40 station Fly 92 brought their annual Summerjam to a sunny racetrack in Malta. Entertainment was provided, in the form of either solid local bands (the Refrigerators) or national acts (C-Note, Spin Doctors, Tone Loc, Blessid Union Of Souls, Joey McIntyre, Jordon Knight). This made for an enjoyably varied musical mix … The local scene was represented by the Refrigerators …. The Fridges delivered a versatile set that included clever covers of songs by Louis Prima, Living Colour and Rick James; their music was solid and well-played …."- Shawn Stone, Metroland Magazine