About Nutz Band
Our Journey
Originally known as Brian & the Coconutz, our performances have included specialty shows featuring music by iconic artists like Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, The Beach Boys and both classic and modern country artists. Although we are still a premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band (Brian has performed with Jimmy Buffett & Coral reefer Band), our evolution has grown into additional genres including rock, country, oldies and progressive music showcasing our versatility, passion and ability to play for any audience.
Our Musical Journey
Opened for Third World Band, Stanley Jordan and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
House Band for Philadelphia Flyers and WMMR Live Events.
Borgata, Hard Rock, Ocean Casino Resort, Golden Nugget.
Concert Series at Kennedy Plaza, Somers Point Beach, Shady Brook Farms, USS Battleship NJ.
The Lowes Hotel, Philadelphia Art Museum, Philly Bike Race, Susan B Anthony Theater,
Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, Sheraton, Crystal Tea Room, Franklin Institute,
Lyceum Hall, Burlington Amphitheater, Music Box Theater.
The Band
Brian Varhelyi - Vocals/Guitar
Tim McKinistry - Vocals/Keyboards
Tim McKinistry - Vocals/Keyboards
Former bands include Arthur’s Museum, Phebe & Brian Duo. Also played with Jimmy Buffett, Melissa Manchester, Jason Alexander, Bay Atlantic Symphony.
Inducted twice into Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Tim McKinistry - Vocals/Keyboards
Tim McKinistry - Vocals/Keyboards
Tim McKinistry - Vocals/Keyboards
Has played keyboards for Fran Cosmo of Boston, Tommy Conwell, Michael Allman Band, Derek Forbes (Simple Minds).
Joe Mekler - Vocals/Drums
Tim McKinistry - Vocals/Keyboards
Joe Mekler - Vocals/Drums
Has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe and the Caribbean with artists such as The Dovells, Danny & the Juniors, Dion, Lefty Lucy and BD Lenz.
Rich Kurtz - Vocals/Bass
Tim McKinistry - Vocals/Keyboards
Joe Mekler - Vocals/Drums
Owner of Cadence Studios he contributes to recordings by Mr. Wordsworth, Pam Whitman and solo recordings. He also performs with the Bay Atlantic Symphony, Hawkins Road and Red