Alex Becrelis ~ Alex is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Although the mandolin is his instrument of choice, Alex is equally at home on other fretted instruments, piano, and vocals, blending elements of folk, pop, and bluegrass into a distinctive and modern acoustic sound. He has toured nationally, as a founding member of Tripping lily, and shared the stage with a wide range of artists, earning recognition for his inventive playing style. In addition to his work as a performer, Alex is co-owner of West Bend Music in Dennis Port, Massachusetts — a thriving community music school dedicated to inspiring students of all ages. Through teaching and mentoring, he continues to pass on his passion for music while cultivating the next generation of performers. Along with his busy teaching and performing schedule, Alex maintains an instrument repair shop at West Bend Music, where he specializes in string instrument repair, setup and bow re-hairs.
Liam O'Hara ~
Liam started his serious musical career while in high school (at Medfield High School in Medfield, MA) participating in Marching/Concert Band, Jazz Band, and pit orchestra. His fondest memories were with his nationally recognized high school's jazz ensemble and the 2017 MMEA Eastern District and All-State Jazz ensembles.
A graduate of Providence College, Liam participated in the PC Pep Band, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, Jazz Funk Band/Chamber Ensemble, and became an active member of the choirs.
Liam's primary instrument is trumpet, but he can teach a wide range of other instruments such as those from the brass, woodwind, strings, and percussion families.
Clayton March ~ Clayton leads a dual musical life as a clarinetist and an Irish fiddler. After graduating from New England Conservatory Clayton began to explore beyond classical music and realized his love of the clarinet music from Eastern Europe and the Fiddle tunes of Ireland. On clarinet he performs with the highly energetic and sometimes zany Polka Dan’s Beet Box Band. He has recorded with Polka Dan as well as with The Bart Weisman Klezmer Swing Group. In 2012 Clayton recorded In Klezmer with Pianist Jacqueline Schwab. As a fiddler Clayton leads Irish sessions across the region and is a sought after teacher. He is a founder of West Bend Music in Dennis Port where he maintains a large teaching studio.