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just one in name only. The band, which includes Nunzio Signore, Nick Saya, Dave Archer, Craig Dreyer, Tony Tino, and Brett Bass, is an integral part of her records. “I’ve always wanted to be part of a unit,” said Minogue. “I’ve never felt comfortable as a solo artist. There are a few records under my name, but I don’t know if that means I’m a solo artist because they were always band projects and it sounded like a band when we made the record. I always ask New Jersey Stage the opinions of my bandmates of what they think and they are definitely part of the production. ‘Do you think this could be better? Should the arrangement be different?’ It’s not all about me.” Over the years, the band has played quite a few big time shows. In addition to opening tours for David Lee Roth and Chris Whitley, they’ve opened for the Black Eyed Peas, Soul Asylum, and Steve Miller Band. They’ve headlined the Texas State Fair and played Article Index Next Article 32