ABOUT
Tink Bennett & Tailor Made is a 4 piece group performing Today's HOT Country Music! They can also perform Classic Rock and music from their 4 CD's as well!
Tink Bennett & Tailor Made have been performing and opening for national acts in the Central New York area and beyond for over 30 years!
Each musician brings a career of professional performing, recording and entertaining experience to every show! They have opened for Lady Antebellum, Charlie Daniels, Josh Thompson, Sammy Kershaw and Molly Hatchett, to name only a few.
Tailor Made is available for any occasion that requires professional entertainment.
Band and Crew Team Members
TINK BENNETT
Vocals/Lead Guitar
The founder of the group, Tink has been performing professionally for over 30 years! with experience in Rock and Roll, Blues, Country and more, Tink is a seasoned performer who knows his way around the guitar! Tink has fronted popular Central NY bands such as "Vengence", "Mason Dixon", "Full Circle" and, since 1992, "Tailor Made"! He is also an excellent front man, and sometimes even the band is surprised with what happens next!
DEREK GASQUE
Keyboard/Vocals
Derek hails from Memphis, Tn. and currently resides in Orlando Florida! He is a graduate of Central Washington University, with a degree in music education. He is a multi instrumentalist, vocalist, professional performer and song writer. Derek launched his career with all time greats, Al Green, Elvis Presley, Rufus Thomas, AL Jarreau, and Denyse Pearson with performances at the Kennedy Center. Derek comes with 25 years of experience with Classic Rock, Jazz, R&B and Soul. Derek is "Tailor Made" for Tailor Made!
CHRIS HARRIS
Drummer
Chris hails from Vestal , NY and has a strong history full of energy, drumming for classic rock and variety groups. Recent projects include the rock band "Highline", performing in the southern tier of NY state! Chris brings that rock and roll energy that is vital to the band\s heartbeat into the mix! Please welcome him as our new drummer and come out and see him live!
MIKE MCMULLIN
Bassist and Vocalist
Mike is back! Previously in the band as the Bassist for a few years before taking a break after COVID, Mike has now rejoined the band again as our Bassist and vocalist. Mike has many years of experience in the Central NY music scene, and has great chemistry with the band, adding to our energy and our live show appeal!
Sound Tech
John Traphagen
John hails from Virgil, NY and has been with the band since 2021. He was recently promoted to Sound Technician, and has completed over 40 hours of professional training on our digital sound console to make sure all is going as planned with the band's great live sound, managing a large sound production with the best of them! John's attention to detail as well as his ability to be part of the band's energy and entertainment make him an important part of the team!
Light Technician
Ethan Sutton
Ethan joined our team in 2024 as stage tech/guitar tech and has since been promoted to Light Technician, completing over 40 hours of training with our extensive lighting production show! Ethan fits in with the team flawlessly, and is part of the show, not only managing our lighting production, but also participating with the band and the crowd to help make sure our high energy brand is alive and well!
Guitar and Stage Technician
Jacob Sutton
Hailing from Homer NY, Jacob makes sure all of Tink's guitar gear is up and running every show, as well as being our stage hand, assisting with everything from set up and teardown, to drum setup and changing guitar strings when needed! Jacob is the newest member of the team, but has also logged over 40 hours of specific training for his duties as guitar tech and stage tech. He is also cross trained at lighting as well!
Tailor Made Road Crew
