A lifelong Blues fan… Alan’s introduction to the Western Mass Blues scene began with his opportunity to play with the late Art Steele, a Pioneer Valley Icon, in the band Southside

As well as being privileged to open for Jazz icons McCoy Tyner and Avery Sharpe, Alan has also played in several Classic Rock, Blues, event and wedding bands throughout New York and the Pioneer Valley

Luckily for us, roads have led Alan right here to Ottomatic Slim and The Deadly Sins!

"The Blues are alive and well"

(Buddy Guy)

Bass Guitars - Alan Majka

Sneaking into his first Blues Jam at 15 Johnny learned to play guitar on stage. Now he's a Deadly Sin

Guitars - Johnny Bravo

Drums - Neil Bryan

Neil is a Nottingham , UK native with a passion for classic rock that ignited in his youth. Growing up surrounded by the iconic sounds of the 60s and 70s, he spent his formative years riding motorcycles and immersing himself in the music of legendary bands. Influenced by the likes of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Emerson Lake and Palmer, and Atomic Rooster, Neil developed a distinctive playing style that embodies the grit and energy of that era.

Over the years, Neil has shared the stage with a variety of bands, including The Accelerators, The ACME Demolition Company, Black Ice, The Business, and the new wave of British Heavy Metal band Paralex. Signing with Reddington's Rare Records in 1980, he achieved a #8 chart spot in the British heavy metal charts with the single "White Lightning." Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Neil channels the spirit of classic rock, bringing vibrant authenticity to every note

"Dreamers Never Die"

(Ronnie James Dio)