CAR287 - Alumni
Wayne Hersack
John Kyriakopolous
John Kyriakopolous
Wayne was a workhorse in the early years, dedicating several years to live music performances, playing cover gigs in bars and various venues. His vocal additions, particularly on covers of the Tragically Hip, were legendary and helped him stand out as a key member of the Winnipeg band, especially in anticipation of their upcoming shows and album release in the rock music scene.
John Kyriakopolous
John Kyriakopolous
John Kyriakopolous
John was the very first drummer for the Winnipeg band. He contributed vocals and a solid rhythm backline during the early days, setting the stage for their future album releases. John is also the guy responsible for coming up with the iconic name: CAR287! You can ask him the story about how they’ve evolved through live music performances and their upcoming shows in the rock music scene!
Jeff Haney
Derek Gaboury
Derek Gaboury
Jeff stepped in for Wayne just as the Winnipeg band began its journey into writing original tunes, coinciding with their album release. His rhythms helped create a classic sound on early tracks like 'Rescue Me' and 'In the Blue Hour,' which laid the foundation for their success in rock music. He played a significant role in the band's ear
Jeff stepped in for Wayne just as the Winnipeg band began its journey into writing original tunes, coinciding with their album release. His rhythms helped create a classic sound on early tracks like 'Rescue Me' and 'In the Blue Hour,' which laid the foundation for their success in rock music. He played a significant role in the band's early achievements and is still a vital part of their upcoming shows and live music performances.
Derek Gaboury
Derek Gaboury
Derek Gaboury
Derek played with CAR287, a Winnipeg band, for several years, leaving in 2024 just after the Private Ear Sessions. He was instrumental in helping to shape the original music, contributing amazing components to songs and memorable backing vocals. His keyboard work can be heard on the first album release EP and during live music performances, including tracks like Looking Through the Lens.