host posted on April 10, 2009 16:45

What started out as three guys trying to entertain at a high school graduation party has turned in to a legitimate, widely eclectic rock and roll cover band project.
The Newcomers are a Black Swamp area 20-something band specializing in rock and roll from the 60s through today. Founding members Zach Barger (lead vocals, bass, and keyboards), Jeff Zellner (rhythm guitar, harmonica, and backup vocals) and Evan Iles (drums, auxiliary percussion) started up The Newcomers after Zach was asked to get a band together to play for a family friend's graduation party and ,along with lead guitarist Paul Romanoski, have enjoyed local success and a growing following ever since.
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