Docs Who Rock 5!

United Way of Summit County’s fifth annual ‘Docs Who RockTM’ physician talent show was all new this year, with five new bands and unique new performances by the six returning bands. The show featured 75 musicians and singers, including 25 physicians. In the end, the winning band was ultrasound, a high-energy R&B band.

Sponsored by The University of Akron, the show was held Saturday, October 25 at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall before a raucous crowd of more than 1,500.

The 12-member ultrasound features seven local physicians – Dr. Akida Green, vocals; Dr. George Kefalas, bass & vocals; Dr. Costas Kefalas, drums; Dr. Michael Wells, congas/bongos; Dr. Matt Taylor, guitar; Dr. Nick Papas, first trombone; Dr. Edward Esber, second trumpet; along with Khary Green, vocals; Jan Goddard, saxophone; Greg Kefalas, keyboards/vocals; Costa Papas, second trombone; and Steve Hadgis, first trumpet.

In second place was V-Taccent, with Dr. Fred Slezak, Dr. Tom Javorsky and Dr. Joe Pietrolungo and in third place was Jersey, featuring Dr. Joe Pietrolungo.

In just five years, Docs Who Rock has grown from a free show at the Downtown Akron Main Library’s 430 seat auditorium to a major theatrical production at one of the region’s top venues.

United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski said, “We’re very proud of the way this event has grown throughout the community. The sponsorship by the University of Akron makes it possible for us to hold this event at beautiful E.J. Thomas Hall. And the willingness of these talented doctors and other musicians to donate their time and talent is what has made Docs Who Rock the ‘must-see’ event that it has become.”

To purchase a DVD copy of this year’s Docs Who Rock show for just $17, call United Way at 330-643-5533. Pictures from the event will soon be available online at www.docswhorock.com.

United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services. For more information, call 330-762-7601, visit our website at www.uwsummit.org, or write to us at United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.