About Us
- Street Level is an 8 piece rock/funk machine that offers to take any event that you have to the next level of entertainment. This recipe of rock and funk is baked to perfection to satisfy your musical appetite.
Let's start with the "Funk Fathers", a rock solid rhythm section that makes up the foundation of this delicious cake, add to the recipe a 3 piece horn section called the "Heaven's Gate Horns" to fill up the layers, and finally the icing on the cake, not 1 but 4 talented vocalists that will get you out of your seats and heading up to the dance floor for a heapin', helpin' of rock and soul goodness.
So if you want a deliciously good time with zero calories, come out to see Street Level and get served!
Our Influences
Our Influences
- If you like the music of Average White Band, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, James Brown, Tower of Power, Van Morrison, Huey Lewis, Steve Winwood, Santana, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Steely Dan, Robert Palmer or Earth, Wind & Fire, you'll love Street Level!
Let Us Entertain You
Let Us Entertain You
- Consider Street Level for your next event. Festivals, clubs, private or corporate functions -- we have the expertise and the desire to make it a memorable evening for your guests. We work in tandem with your staff -- your wedding planner, bar manager, or entertainment director to provide your guests/patrons an evening of fun that they will be talking about for a long time!
Meet the Band
Patrick Mihalyi - Vocals
- Patrick is one of the hardest working singers in Pittsburgh, night after night channeling the energy of 10 men plus 2! Formerly of Legacy and Jam Nation.
Ren Hilliard - Bass
- “Laying down the thump so you can shake your rump," Ren’s played everything from heavy metal to musicals. Among other opportunities, he's opened for Barry McGuire and Dallas Holmes.
Scott Walls - Guitars
- By junior high, Scott was playing at dances and festivals, influenced by Phil Keaggy, Kerry Livgren and Terry Kath. "I've worked with a lot of bands," says Scott, "but Street Level is one of the best!"
Mark Cosco - Drums
- Mark provides the rock solid beat that drives the Street Level groove. He's played the Benedum Center, Heinz Hall, the William Penn Grand Ballroom and the D. L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Bill McWreath - Keys, Vocals
- Bill's influences include Elton John, Billy Joel, Michael McDonald, Billy Preston and Andrae Crouch. You may also find him playing at Giant Eagle stores! Formerly of the Four Townsmen.
The Heaven's Gate Horn Section
Mike Bajsec - Alto Sax, Percussion, Vocals
- Mike has been playing sax for over 40 years, playing in many bands in western PA and California. Iinfluences include Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Jack Sax, David Sanborn, Clarence Clemons, Bony James, Dave Koz, & Kenny Blake.
Jeff Martin - Trumpet, Trombone, Vocals
- Jeff's been part of concert, marching and jazz bands, pit orchestras, choirs and worship teams. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon and is the horn section's primary arranger.
George Dorow - Tenor Sax, Vocals, Harmonica
- George's influences range from early blues and jazz to hard rock and heavy metal. He's played with some of the area's best, including opening for Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
