With a style reminiscent of the late Michael Brecker, he can get funky and syncopated, yet smooth and soulful. His sax is like a human voice and, man, does it sing!

Those lucky enough to have seen Prophet, TT Quick or Nuclear Assault witnessed one of New Jersey’s greatest lead guitarists, Dave DiPietro.

From Dreamer, The Game and Phantom’s Opera, Nic Luciano played the Jersey club scene five nights a week, three sets a night, everything from hard rock, almost-metal, prog-rock and Queen covers.