Mike Norton
As lead singer for The Side Doors, Mike's robust, hard hitting vocals, are an amazing likeness to Jim Morrison and other legendary artist from the psychedelic rock era. Mike is a dynamic showman who has been performing since 1979 in various local bands around the Rochester area. The groups range from classic rock to heavy metal. Mike has shared the stage with many national acts such as Duke Jupiter, G.E.Smith, Under Mothers Ocean, Reporter, the Good Rats, Steve Aguilar, Rick Derringer, Jay and the Americans and the Showvinistics. As lead vocalist for the musical groups; The Smooth Talkers and The Side Doors, Mike has performed for Michael Douglas, Michael Keaton, Jodie Foster, Julia Roberts and Goldie Hawn as part of the Dryden Theater award ceremonies. Mike has also performed as a member of a Pink Floyd tribute band, which had several shows at numerous large venues and events. In addition to being a lead singer Mike also plays percussion, harmonica and tambourine.
Russ Coriddi
As the guitarist in The Side Doors, Russ takes painstaking efforts to learn and perform his guitar parts as originally played by guitarist during the psychedelic rock era, oftentimes, note for note. Russ also provides backup and harmony vocals for the group when needed.
Nick Russo
Nick is a very seasoned drummer and vocalist who has long been thrilling audiences in a wide variety of venues and musical genres with his expressive percussion skills and vocals. Centered at the heart of The Side Doors rhythm section, Nick creates the dynamic beat that is central to the driving sound of the group.
Erika Sato
Erika is the bassist for the group, holding down the low end and providing the drive for the band. An experienced bass player in many different genres of music, she also adds backup and harmony vocals to enrich the feel and groove.
Bill Tindal
Bill is the keyboardist for the Side Doors. Serving the song, providing the right feel and texture is what Bill strives for.
Dave Clegg
In Memory of Dave Clegg, a founding member of the Side Doors and the bass player for the group. Dave was a wonderful bandmate who was a great musician with a very easy going personality. Dave loved all styles of music and he enjoyed playing his many beautiful bass guitars. Dave was very well know in the local music scene. We were all very saddened with his loss. All who knew Dave miss him very much and we hope that he rests in peace.