MIDNIGHT STRIKE

Journey Through Music

Music is full of tradition. Whether it’s an inspiring tune or a commitment to write music from the heart, the band members of MIDNIGHT STRIKE have embraced these traditions while establishing a few of their own since joining forces. In the time that they have been together as an influential Band, they have managed to capture the hearts of fans from all over, and rolled out some truly amazing tunes. Take a look around the site, and explore what the gift of music truly is.

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Bio Overview

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We are a young, top quality party band that play exceptional music. Our musicians have degrees in music, with extensive studio and touring experience.

Siena Bella:

Lead Vocal, Percussion Tamborine.  Born in Los Angeles and enjoys writing and composing music. Has a deep understanding of musical instruments and how they sound in creating music. Has a burning desire to create great recordings, and a keen sense of musical types and styles. Can sing all genres from pop to r&b, from rock to jazz and nostalgic artists like Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. She has performed live for various events, festivals, public shows and on TV.  Recently, Siena Bella performed for the Party Time TV show in Malibu and performed with David Benoit.  And has also sang at the Polo Club, Quakes game and many other events. 

Greg Terpatsi:

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, 12 String

Guitar,Keyboards,Bass,Background Vocal. Born in the San Fernando Valley Attended several Private Music Classes and Schools as a Youth. Founding Member of "Vito-Chow" A band not unlike No-Doubt meets Sublime. Nationwide Tour and album. Very fluent in recording techniques and general musical knowledge. Influences very diverse Pink Floyd Rush Beatles The Who 311 Father a trumpet player in an Orchestra Jazz Band. 

Eric Melnikoff:

Bass, Electric Guitar, Background Vocal: Also born in The San Fernando Valley Mostly Self Taught on the bass and Guitar. Was a key member of Creation Entertainment Sound and Production Division. Toured the U.S. and Canada as a member of "Samurai Fish" Has played countless Conventions as the house band with fellow drummer Paul Dugas for Vampire Diaries The Originals Once Upon A Time Star Trek Influences include The Beatles, Sublime, The Misfits, Smashing Pumpkins, 3-Doors Down. Extensive Knowledge of P.A. Systems and recording techniques. Owner Operator of a karaoke company Does events of all types in the Los Angeles and Northern California areas.

Paul Dugas:

Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Violin, Background Vocal, toasting.Founding member of "Louder Than Airplanes" and Samurai Fish" with Bass player Eric Attended Music Classes and Schools as a youth as a violin player was always first chair by second semester. As a teen got bit by The Beatles bug very hard. Learned Guitar Drums and Bass all self taught. Has toured the nation and Canada with many different bands and ensembles. Knowledge of recording techniques and general musical knowledge. Influences include The Beatles, All British Invasion Bands, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Miles Davis, B.B.King, Les Paul, pretty much everything from ABBA to ZZ-Top, Beethoven,Mozart, Back,Bhrams. And an Assistant Teacher LAUSD Music Department.

Midnight Strike play music from all types of genres from R&B to Classic Rock, from Pop to Jazz, Beatles to Frank Sinatra and some originals songs to add to our set list. Our band will turn an event to one that will be cherished forever in the memory of your attendees.