Meet the band
Gold Dust Gypsies Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Lisa Lee
Lisa Lee began singing and playing guitar when she was 9 years old. She also played piano, organ and violin. Lisa joined a Variety Show Band as the lead vocalist when she was 16 years of age; this band traveled up and down the East Coast playing the hotel and club circuit. Lisa sings in a duo with Leo, her husband. The duo is known for performing a wide variety of popular hits from several decades from a variety of musical genres. Lisa Lee delivers a setlist representing Classic Rock, Modern Country, Classic Country, Oldies, Blues, Ballads, Pop, Jazz and more. In 2017, Lisa founded Gold Dust Gypsies, a Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute, something she has wanted to do for a long time as a result of many people telling her that she sounded just like Stevie Nicks. She performs as Nicks in Gold Dust Gypsies, singing both lead and backing vocals.
Kim Fetters
Syracusan Kim Fetters has been singing professionally for decades. After touring with a band for 8 years, she returned to Syracuse and joined the band Taboo and recorded the lead vocals on a Christmas CD titled “Taboo Let it Snow”. In 1996, she passed an audition as a backup vocalist with Benny Mardones and The Hurricanes (Into the Night). Kim sang background, lead and duets with Benny for 23 years. She played concerts with Eddie Money and sang backing vocals on his 1986 hit “Take Me Home Tonight”. In 1998, Kim recorded a full-length CD titled “In My Wildest Dreams” produced by Mark Doyle. Kim co-wrote one of the songs with Mark with the title track written by BMI award-winning songwriter Doug James, who wrote songs recorded by Michael Bolton, Dionne Warwick, Cher and others. Kim sang on Benny Mardones’ last CD in 2015. Kim has sung on tracks for other artists, a commercial jingle that aired for 3 years, the National Anthem for events at many venues and for the First Family in 1999. Since 1999, she has been singing in a Classic Rock duo with keyboardist Andy Rudy, also a former Hurricanes member. Now Kim brings her vast vocal experience to Gold Dust Gypsies, performing the vocals of Christine McVie.
Dennis Veator
Starting in Albany, NY, Dennis has been performing professionally on guitar and vocals for more than thirty years. In the mid 80s he toured nationally for several years with De Ja Vu, an oldies showband. At the same time, he played in the backing band for the legendary Drifters. Returning to New York, he performed as a solo acoustic act while also playing a variety of original and commercial projects. In 1993 Dennis joined the regionally successful cover band Taboo. In 1994 he released the original record "One Horse Town" and toured in support of that release for 2 years. Dennis then moved to Nashville where he worked as a songwriter for a publishing house on Printer's Alley before returning to Central New York. He continues to write and record while also refining and expanding his solo show. Now Dennis brings his extensive vocal and guitar skills to Gold Dust Gypsies.
Leo Lee
Having roots in Cleveland Ohio, Leo bought a guitar from money earned from delivering newspapers. He then taught himself to play guitar and harmonica by copying music that he heard on the radio and vinyl records. Forming a band In Cleveland, his Rock group opened for National Acts including The Box Tops and The James Gang. After moving to New York State, he played in a wide variety of settings ranging from Country Roadhouses, Inner City Churches, Country bands, Rock bands, Gospel Choirs and Concert Stages. Leo and his wife, Lisa Lee, play as a successful duo at Wineries, Breweries, Restaurants and Festivals all across Central New York State. Having played Blues, Gospel, R&B, Oldies, Rock and Country, Leo brings his diverse musical experiences to the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac in Gold Dust Gypsies.
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Jamie Colucci
Jamie Colucci has been playing keyboards since 1981. In the 1990s, he performed on keyboards with the band Divided Sky, a Tribute Band to the improvisational American Rock Band Phish. Jamie was a key part of the Central New York Rock cover band Oliver Twist in the 2000s and in the 2010s, he played keyboards with the popular CNY dance and party band Mood Swing. He currently plays keyboards and saxophone in the successful Central New York Rock cover band Infinity. And now, Jamie completes the sound of Gold Dust Gypsies by bringing his multifaceted keyboard playing skills and backing vocals performing the enduring crowd pleasing hit songs of Fleetwood Mac.
Jim Kelley
Jim grew up in Boston and moved to the Syracuse area in his teen years. From ages 11-18 he took private lessons from top drum teachers, played in every band available in school and in a variety of local bands. He played with many regional bands and All-County bands. Jim auditioned and was accepted to Berklee College of Music in Boston; after a couple of semesters he returned to Syracuse. In the 90s, Jim played in new wave and metal bands. He then played in original projects that evolved into playing in Classic Rock bands including The Drop Outs. Jim joined The Horn Dogs, an 11 piece 2016 SAMMY-award winning Horn/Party band that plays all over New York. He subs on drums, congas & percussion for several bands in varied genres and has played and recorded on a variety of projects. Jim brings his extensive talent, training and experience to fill the role of Mick Fleetwood in Gold Dust Gypsies.
Dann Mather
Dann Mather has been playing bass for decades, starting with high school dances, teen canteens and battle of the bands. Dann toured Ontario, Canada in the 1970s with Country singer Carol Webb. He played in many bands including Country Rock band Freewheelin’ and the Mossback Mule band in the 1980s. Some of his notable performances include opening for Sly and the Family Stone at Colgate University, playing on Gentlehood’s 1973 Columbia Records debut album “Gentlehood” that included famous Wrecking Crew musicians, playing with CNY fiddling champ Hal Casey, who opened for Johnny Cash at the Syracuse War Memorial, and winning a SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Award) in 2011 as a member of the Americana band The Easy Ramblers. In 2022, Dann brought his keen ear and vast experience to Gold Dust Gypsies, where he continues to excel at his craft.
Wendy Colucci
Photographer and Video