strays follow the music home
Our MISSION is to deliver high energy, genre blending performances that connect with every crowd.
Band of Strays is a New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania-based scalable live experience, known for crafting eclectic sets that seamlessly blend genres, reimagining beloved covers alongside expressive original music. With a flexible lineup and an intuitive feel for any room, the band brings a dynamic, audience-focused experience to venues, private events, and festivals alike.
“The band put its own cool, breezy, confident stamp on every song …”
— B. Crandall, Co-founder of Song Graph; former digital lead for SiriusXM and Rolling Stone
“Band of Strays was great the other night at Wild Air Beerworks. We always enjoy listening to them.”
— B. Dlugosz, Wild Air Beerworks audience member
“Love this band! Always a great show!”
— A. St. Jacques, audience member
“The Rev DezziLou” Ledesma
Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Lou Ledesma is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitar for Band Of Strays.
Performing since childhood and blessed with opportunities to sing at venues throughout the US, Canada, Germany and Switzerland. Along with playing guitar and ukulele Lou has been writing and recording original songs. Singing and dancing with friends and family are Lou’s passions and bringing this energy and enthusiasm to your venue gives new meaning to the lyrics “all night long."
John "The Bassman" Krieger
On the Bass
John has played with numerous Jazz and Rock bands in Danbury Connecticut, and all along the Jersey Shore. His bass solos are legendary, along with his guitar and songwriting prowess.
"Captain Chip" Thomson
Lead Guitarist
Captain Chip has amazing fingers, is stylishly dressed, and is always smiling! What more can you ask for in a Lead Guitarist?
He's known for his unique guitars, as seen playing a surfboard with strings!
He has played both in praise bands and rock-n-roll outfits but now rocks with BAND OF STRAYS.