Steve Kareta - Vocals & guitars

The founder of the group, he's been the captain of the ship for well over 20 years now.  He looks and sounds amazingly like Jimmy, and mimics Buffett's casual "story-teller" style with ease, with the relaxed singer/songwriter style that Jimmy Buffett was so famous for. He spends his free time on his boat, aptly named "Tequila Inspiration", cruising around the waters of Narragansett Bay and Long Island Sound.

Erin Wallace - Vocals

Joining Changes In Latitudes in the summer of 2024, Erin brings her considerable theatrical and choreographic background to the stage of our rolling beach party.  She has performed, directed, and produced shows at the Majestic Theater and the Monson Summer Theatre, amongst others.  She also fronts the 5-piece rock band "Wicked Biscuit", which you can see playing around the Western Mass music scene. 

Carol Devine - Vocals

Kicking off her Changes In Latitudes debut in January 2025, Carol has been leading bands with her exuberant energy for decades - singing everything from classic rock, Motown, and soul, to blues, disco, country, and standards. She fronts the 7-piece, Western MA horn band "Carol Devine and the Mighty Fine".  When she’s not singing, she’s dancing at concerts, traveling the world, and watching sunsets at her favorite beaches.

Geoff Wadhams - Keyboards, Pedal Steel Guitar & Vocals

Geoff is an amazing multi-instrumentalist.  He's  has been playing the "Dead-Head" circuit with some of the region's best Grateful Dead cover bands, and spent years honing his craft with the Motown Review’s "Yesterday, Today And Forever" band, The Stingrays, Johnny Vibrato & The Razorbacks, The Mayocks, and most recently the Grateful Dead tribute band Shakedown. He’s appeared onstage with Max Creek, the late Clarence Gatemouth Brown, and Blues Traveler.

Gary Osborn - Bass Guitar

Gary brings a diverse musical palette to our already crazy-colorful tropical painting. From his country roots in "Nashville Drive" to the Celtic leanings of "Spellbinder", and the classic rock vibe of "Owl Creek", he's excited to share those styles with his new-found Parrothead friends.  He's into antiques, photography, and world travel , going as far as Egypt, where he could combine all three!!!

Dan Rice - Steel Pan Drums & Keyboards

Dan wears two hats in the group, playing both steel pan drums and keyboards.  When he is not playing pans with "Changes In Latitudes", Dan has his own band  "Gravity", along with fellow "Changes In Latitudes" member Austin Hills.  In addition to his musical endeavors, Dan also has his own brand of Spiced Honey Spirits called "Quiver".  Find out more about that HERE. 

Austin Hills - Guitars & Vocals

Austin joined the group just before our crazy 2024 summer season kicked off.  Playing electric guitars, he is likely one of the best guitar players in the region.  When he is not playing with "Changes In Latitudes", Austin and Changes band-mate Dan are performing in their band "Gravity", as well as playing and recording with the bluegrass band      "Free Range Humans".  He's a very busy man.

Jay DeNigris - Acoustic Guitars & Ukulele

Jay also came to our rolling beach party by way of the group "Collective Difference".  He is a sound-tech and DJ in his own right.  Onstage, he plays acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, and even the ukulele.  In his "spare" time, Jay assembles electric guitars and is in charge of "Changes In Latitudes" merchandising.

Scott Ciprari - Drum Kit

Scott has been time-keeper for the group for quite some time now.  He studied music education in college, and is the founder of SJC Drums, building custom drums kits for groups like "Green Day", "Imagine Dragons" and "Twenty One Pilots", and even the kit he uses with the band.  In his spare time (what's that?!?) , he enjoys woodworking and building custom furniture.

Rob Dauphinais - Drum Kit

Rob joined the group in late 2021, just in time to make our winter Florida run.  Nice way to get to know everyone, for sure.  He comes to Changes with some serious tribute-band experience, being the drummer for the national Neil Diamond tribute show "The Diamond Collection" for over 20 years.  It sure seems like he's really liking the "Island Vibe" now.

Mike Paglione - Saxophones

Mike performed with "Changes In Latitudes" for several seasons before getting "The Call" to go on tour with none other than the Glenn Miller Orchestra.  After seeing the world with them, he's back and in great form, playing a wide variety of wind instruments, including tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, along with flute and clarinet.  We've got some swinging Dixieland chops going on now! He also has a soft spot for Kona Coffee....

Jon Berman - Saxophone

Sharing the horn duties with "Pags", Jon's musical pedigree runs the gamut, performing with groups like Barefoot Truth, The Sweet Remains, Jackson Wetherbee of the Elovaters, Stephen Kellogg, John Frinzi, and even Aaron Lewis of Staind.  A singer-songwriter in his own right, Jon is often performing solo shows throughout New England.  Check him out HERE.  He and Steve even collaborated on a surprise #4 iTunes easy listening hit, "Corona in My Coffee Cup"!  Jon can be often found pursuing his second passion on the ice playing hockey. 

Eric Blackwelder - Percussion

Jumping onboard at the end of 2023, Eric brings his great "beach vibe" to the group.  He is both an avid surfer and skier, and can be found giving surf lessons (usually to other band members) every time we are playing near the ocean.  Fins Up!