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Bio

            Friends and Strangers were formed in Hempstead NY by Doug Stokes and John Green. As Doug Stokes and John Green continued to put the band together with hard work and getting that blend with the right members. This band consists of seven members. Doug Stokes lead guitarist, John Green Drummer, Grant Hall bass Player, Eric Lemberg keyboardist, Dave McLaughlin keyboardists, Tamika Haywood singer, Alura lead singer.       

            Friends and Strangers mostly perform in the tri-state area. They performed at The Stuyvesant Mansion 375 Stuyvesant Avenue Brooklyn NY 11233 March 14, 2020. Also, they performed at the JERICHO TERRACE 249 Jericho Turnpike Mineola NY 11501 on October 31, 2021, and many more.              

             Friends and Strangers is a high-energy band with a sound of its own. The singers and the musicians have a unique blend. Once you hear them they’ll have you wanting more. If you like R&B, Pop, Soul, and Funk can’t forget about Classics from yesterday. And the music of today and tomorrow. There’s nothing they can’t play.                    

            Friends and Strangers also do their own original material. They just recently released their new single One On One now on all streaming platforms. So if you’re looking for a good band. That keeps you on the dance floor. Or maybe you just want to sit back and just enjoy the show. Well, then you don’t need to look anymore. Friends and Strangers is the band your looking for.

Tamika Haywood - Singer 

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Eric Lemberg - Keyboardist

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