About the Band
FiddleFire is a group of seasoned professional musicians who have performed at some of New England’s top venues. Each member adds their own unique flair and technical skill to the full band experience.
The result is a high-energy show that ignites every stage and gets boots on the dance floor.
Vinnie Mirisola
Violin, Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
Al Rice
Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals
After playing his first gig at age 14, Al was hooked for life. Country, blues, R&B, rock and roll, it’s all been part of the continuing musical journey. Accomplished on guitar and bass, Al cut his teeth learning the blistering solos and dueling guitar harmonies from those classic southern rock tunes we all love. He is proud to contribute his soulful and seasoned guitar chops to FiddleFire.
Al Gagnon
Keyboards, Lead and Backing Vocals
Tom Everson
Drums, Lead and Backing Vocals
Jarrod Williams
Bass, Lead and Backing Vocals
Jarrod Williams is a seasoned stage musician and bassist with a career spanning over two decades. A fixture in the New England music scene, Jarrod has performed at premier venues ranging from Gillette Stadium and the Bank of NH Pavilion to intimate favorites like The Tupelo Music Hall and The Flying Monkey.
His versatile resume includes 20 years with the Jimmy Lehoux Band, as well as stints with Eastern Sun, The Fearless Ones, Dr. Harp’s Blues Revue Band, and The Straggler’s Plea. Beyond the stage, Jarrod is an experienced studio session player and has served for over 20 years as the Assistant Music Director for Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in Derry, NH. When he isn’t touring, he can be found running sound and ministering on bass or guitar during Sunday services. Jarrod is thrilled to join FiddleFire, reuniting on stage with his longtime colleagues from the Jimmy Lehoux Band.
Rockin’ Boogie Woogie Counrty Fiddle Blues
Fiddle Fire is a high-energy tribute band dedicated to the iconic music of Charlie Daniels and The Charlie Daniels Band.