About the band
For five decades, The Bookends have been one of the Tri-State area’s premier live acts, building a loyal following with their soulful blend of classic rock favorites, hidden musical treasures, and compelling original songs.
A Bookends concert is more than a night of music—it’s an unforgettable experience filled with the songs, memories, and energy that have defined the band’s remarkable 50-year journey.
BOOKENDS BAND AND ITS FANS REMEMBER WESTCHESTER'S LIVE -MUSIC GLORY DAYS
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CHRISTOPHER BROWN
Christopher Brown is a Westchester based singer/ songwriter. A master storyteller, he has released several albums of original music. He is also the founder/ leader of the "Bookends" band. Chris is also an accomplished artist, sculptor, and graphic designer. His sports and political caricatures are often featured in the Gannett Westchester newspapers.
For more information, visit christopherbrownmusic.com
LOU BELLOFATTO
Lou was an original member of “The Bookends Band” and “Steeplechase”. He has spent most of his career composing and arranging music for national advertising. In recent years he has worked with Julie Taymor as a second music director on the film “Across the Universe”, has performed with Carly Simon promoting her “Into White” CD and has played on Broadway in the musical “Hot Feet”.
ARTIE DILLON
A member of a musical family, Artie found solace in music at an early age. After finding an interest in audio, recording and live sound he started an internship at a New York Studio at age 15 and the "quest for tone" has continued ever since.
Artie has shared the stage and studio with some of the world's most talented musicians which has yielded opportunities to play and/or mix in 5 countries.
SETH GLASSMAN
A bass player, producer, arranger, songwriter. Seth has played on records for artists as unique and different as Kurtis Blow, Darlene Love, and Judy Collins and performed live with artists as diverse as Elvis Costello, Brian Wilson, and James Brown.
Seth has worked with some of the greatest songwriters and producers in the business - Carole King, Rupert Holmes, Laura Nyro, Desmond Child, Darryl Hall, Ellie Greenwich, and many others.
MIKE MARBLE
Mike has played drums in more bands than he can remember, not to mention all the recording sessions! Mike has also played in “the pit” for productions of “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Seussical”, “Godspell”, “Tommy”, “Grease”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “High School Musical”, as well as playing on the official reference recording for the new musical “Wonderland High”. Mike has toured throughout the United States and Europe for various bands/clients. Mike is known for his rock-solid groove, enthusiasm, love of performing, and seriously high jumps off his drum seat at the end of certain songs!
JIM CLARK
Jim Clark is a world-class saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist. He is an award-winning composer having scored soundtracks in a wide variety of styles for numerous corporate clients. Recent scoring projects include string and brass orchestrations for 15-time Grammy Award Winner CeCe Winans.
He is an award-winning composer having scored soundtracks in a wide variety of styles for numerous corporate clients. Recent scoring projects include string and brass orchestrations for 15-time Grammy Award Winner CeCe Winan