One Shot Deal

American Cancer Society Relay for Life
June 13, 2009

Lehigh Valley Zoo
5150 Game Preserve Rd.
Schnecksville, PA 18078

One Shot Deal will perform from 4:30 to 6PM.

OSD is what its name implies, a One Shot Deal. This band was put together just for this event.
The musicians are seasoned veterans of the local jam scene.

Joe “JB” Balshi (Guitar/Vocals)

JB is a Songwriter/Guitarist who has been a veteran of the local jam scene in the Lehigh Valley. JB has shared the stage with Mike Dugan, Todd Wolfe, Gary Rissmiller, Sarah Ayers, Roman and Steve Kimock to name a few notable local musicians. JB's primary focus is songwriting and performing an eclectic mix of material at the weekly jams.

Denny Wieand (Keyboard)

Dennis Wieand is a hammond and trumpet player and studio owner who in addition to sitting in with various local jazz and blues players has also done extensive recording over the internet, appearing on CD's from artists from Texas, England, Italy to name a few. He is a board member of the LVBN, and can be heard at local jams around the eastern Pa/NJ area.

Joe Ledva (Bass)

Joe Ledva is an accomplished bassist with a style that is a cross between John Entwistle of The Who and Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead. Joe is also a veteran of the local jam scene and can be found holdin' down the bottom at Godfrey Daniels, Pearly Bakers or any number of jams in the area. Joe has played with local favorites Tavern Tan and Steve Kimock. Jam on!

Paul Rice (Drums)

Although a longtime resident of the Lehigh Valley, Paul is a relative newcomer to the local music scene.  He currently enjoys performing about 2-3 times a month with his wife Lynn as part of a Washington, NJ based 5-piece variety band performing classic rock, country, and oldies.  He also attends several Blues Jams held throughout the Lehigh Valley area.  Prior to this, Paul was the drummer with a 9-piece horn / dance band performing in the Northern NJ / NYC metro region.