The Trail Riders

 Lou Laudate – Lead Guitar, Vocals

Lou learned how to play guitar at age 12 and has been in various bands since he was 14. His early musical influences were The Beatles and Alvin Lee of 10 Years After. Lou met Jerry in 1989 at a 7-Eleven where they became friends as part of the “coffee crew” who used to meet and have coffee on early weekend mornings. When Jerry moved out of Naugatuck in 1997, Lou and Jerry lost touch until they ran into each other at a local Blockbuster.  Jerry mentioned he was putting together a band and needed a lead guitar player. Since the first time Lou played with the band, they have counted on his vast musical knowledge which ranges from classical to rock ‘n roll. Each member knows if they can hum or sing what they want Lou to play, he’ll be able to play it the way they want it! His favorite musicians today are Brad Paisley, Brent Mason and Patty Loveless. He enjoys writing music in his spare time and is the writer of The Trail Riders favorite original tune, “Somewhere In My Heart”.

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