Don Berta - Drums

Don started playing drums at the age of 12. His first band was called The Trolls, back in 1965. He played 
in The Trolls for about 3 years. Don quit to pursue other interests (get a real job, go to college, raise a family).
Don put his music aside for about 40 years.

He started again when he played an electronic drum set while
on vacation in New York's 1000 Island region in 2001. He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 36 years 
and now has more time to play.

Don was the inspiration for 2nd Time Around, placing a newspaper classified ad, looking for musicians 
who had a passion for 1950s and '60s rock and roll. Some like-minded people answered that ad 
and 2nd Time Around was formed.

Don's musical influences are all percussionists: Pat Cowley (local drummer and good friend),
Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Hal Blaine (studio musician), Sandy Nelson and anyone else who plays drums.

Contact Don at donb@2ndtimearoundband.com

Jim Carges - Lead Guitar / vocals

Jim picked up the guitar in high school playing with "garage bands" in Akron, N.Y. in the late '60s performing at local high school
dances. In college came performing with other students in coffee houses. Late 70's,  he joined a band called Stormin' from
Batavia, N.Y. playing the local area clubs what is now considered "classic rock". After personnel changes with Buffalo-area musicians, 
Stormin' set out on the road playing locally as well as in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia.
As with many bands, this eventually fell apart as musicians went their own way.
After Stormin', Jim laid down his guitar in order to devote himself to raising a family, working full time in the engineering
field in the Rochester, N.Y. area. Although he does not regret his decision, he often thought of starting again and never sold
his favorite '73 Fender Stratocaster.
As he remarried, his children grew up and started a new job in the Buffalo area, Jim made contact with former bandmates.
He soon began to entertain thoughts of rekindling his former passion for the guitar. 
Jim realized it would be a significant challenge, but with the full support of his loving wife he began to dust off his skills after 
a twenty or so year hiatus.  "After The Storm" was formed for a reunion concert with former Stormin' members, 
followed by a run of playing some local clubs for a year until the venture dissolved. 

Jim enjoys the music of 2nd Time Around and his new friendships.

Contact Jim at jim@2ndtimearoundband.com

Chas Taverner  Bass/Vocals:

Like most of his peers, Chas started his musical career in high school in the 1960’s. At a time when everyone who wasn’t sports inclined learned to play guitar, he picked up the bass, learning to play by listening to the music of the day. His musical influences are extensive from rock, blues, soul to country rock. Favorite artists include Beatles, Stones, Eagles, Yes, Lynrd Skynryd and Allman Bros.

Born in Plymouth in the UK, Chas came to the US in 1983 working in the defence industry in his other career as an electronics engineer. Putting his music on hold for a number of years while he ran his own electronics company, he’s now back enjoying full time on his music.

Bill Hedderich - Vocals, Guitar / various percussion

Bill started out like the his bandmates, playing in a rock band as a teenager in his hometown on Long Island. Bill started out playing bass guitar, but switched to 6 string when he became interested in folk, country, and bluegrass.

After moving to Western New York and raising a family, by the mid 90's Bill was in various bands playing country, rock, and bluegrass. Bill enjoys playing 2nd Time Around's blend of vintage rock and roll, new material,  plus a little country mixed in.

Contact Bill at bill@2ndtimearoundband.com