The man behind the beat, John is also the leader of the Groove. John has performed with many groups throughout his career including:

Eddie Biegaj and Crusade, The Maestro's Men
The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Billy Belina and Baystate
Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push
John Stevens' Doubleshot
Freddy K, The Eddie Forman Orchestra
Musical Magic, Joey Smola's Velvetones
Patti and The Guys
Ivory and Brass, Paul Brozek's Polka Jamboree
Lawrence and Peters' Orchestra,
The Polka Giants, Leo Murawski
and Eddie Andrews' Musical Seniors

John was the first recipient of The Freddy K Jr Memorial Scholarship and was a member of the 1997 Western Mass District Concert Band.

Additionally, John has established himself by creating and maintaining a number of music related web pages namely Happy Louie.com. He was also the writer of the monthly column: "The New England Polka Spotlight" which appeared in the Buffalo, NY published Polish American Journal. in the late 1990's. John also assisted on Billy Belina's radio show on WMUA from 1998-2000.

John has 2 beautiful daughters: Natalie and Kylie.

DISCOGRPAHY

2000- Live with Lawrence and Peters - Lawrence & Peters Orchestra - Lawrence Records - Drums
2002 - Get into The Groove - The East-Side Groove - 2/4 Records - Drums
2004 - Purple - Eddie Biegaj & Crusade - Runner Records - Drums
2007 - Live - Happy Louie & Julcia - Ha-Lo Records - Engineer
2007 - Fermented - The East-Side Groove - 2/4 Records - Drums / Vocals