Working for years as a guitar-less power trio, MMZ came full circle in 2005 by becoming a well orchestrated, finely tuned five piece ensemble. Located from Danbury, CT, the band has spread its music throughout the local scene with a reputation for good songwriting, and exciting live performances. Drawing upon on an extremely broad range of influences, the band has created an original sound that sets them apart in the local scene. The band released its debut album "Zero" in the winter of 2004, and released a new demo featuring the new members of the band the following year. MMZ has opened for national acts such as Geoff Tate of Queensryche and the Disco Biscuits. The band's music has been featured on major radio stations WPLR, WMRQ, and was previously voted CTMusic.com's band of the month.
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Dave Alley- Vocals
Born: Kingston N.Y. on March 15th, 1983
As a classical percussionist, Dave has studied music for many years as well as majored in Music Education at Western Connecticut State University. He has performed all over the country with various groups playing drums as well as on the mic. His past endeavors include The Flaming Tsunamis, 28 and Waiting, Conundrum, and Jeff Tuohy as well as many classical groups. His experiences with all of these artists have added a unique dynamic to Mile Marker Zero.
Dave Uses: Sure Microphones, Fender Amps, Carvin Guitar s
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Mark Focarile: Keyboards
Born: August 4, 1981, Suffren, NY
With many years of playing experience, and a recent college graduate, Mark brings a color and uniqueness to Mile Marker Zero. Using a broad range influences, Mark draws upon endless options to give the music a deeper and broader sound. Mark’s playing is easily recognizable on record and in live performances with a dynamic sound and tasteful input to the powerful core of MMZ. A loose personality and passion for music sits perfectly with the band as they look to bring their music to an even wider audience. His experience with classical, jazz, and rock groups has made him a very experienced musician, and influence vital to the band.
Mark Uses: Yamaha keyboards, Korg rack systems, Sennheiser, Road Ready cases, Ernie Ball, Boss, and VFP Pedals
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Doug Alley: Drums
Doug is a Music Education Major at WCSU and is the newest member of the
band. Learning the music shortly before some summer gigs he stepped into
help out the band and earned the job shortly thereafter.

Doug Uses: Yamaha drums, DW pedals, Zidian and Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth
Sticks
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Tim Rykoski: Bass
Tim is a performance major at WCSU and outside of MMZ gigs all across the
state. He teaches privately, and contributes much of the graphics the band
uses.

Tim Uses: Ibanez Basses, Hartke and Gallien Kruger Amps


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John Tuohy: Guitar
Born: March 10, 1983
John has always had a passion for music since he was a young boy.  His
tireless dedication to becoming the best musician he can be makes him a
unique musical force.  John is equally at home writing metal riffs or
playing prog songs as he is playing with jazz or fusion musicians.  A recent
college graduate with a Music Performance degree, John also spends his time
playing with his multi-stylistic band
REPTILLICUS.(www.myspace.com/reptillicus)  John will also be starting a
local fusion band this summer, with some of the best area musicians.  You
can e-mail John at jtjazzguitar@hotmail.com
John uses: Carvin and Gibson Guitars, Mesa Boogie Amps, Avatar speakers