One of COB’s founding four (O’Leary, Vitarello, McCarthy and Ingrao), Sean (Minnow, Carl) enjoyed a music career spanning several decades in the Hudson Valley and played with virtually every blues headliner in the area (Little Sammy Davis, Bill Perry, Pete Hop, Jeremy Baum, Slam Allen, Andy Follette, and many more). Aside from Mr. Used to Be and Waiting for the Phone to Ring, most people know him from his work in The Realtors, Rockinitis, The Bluescasters, The Eldorado Kings and as a member of the house band at the legendary Sidetracked Blues Jam in Poughkeepsie. Recent medical complications have made it necessary for Sean to hand his sticks over to Jason Devlin, but he’s pleased to see such a talented guy sitting behind the COB kit.
Best of luck to a great guy. I don’t know Sean well, but was always impressed by his talent and friendly nature. All good wishes for a speedy recovery. And best of luck to the band in moving forward. I’m proud to be a denizen of the Hudson Valley, where guys like Sean McCarthy and bands like The Chris O’Leary Band make great music.
We miss you Sean. I know that drumming is your passion. You beat the hell out of those drums as the band grew from a vision to a BMA nomination and just when the band started becoming a national and international act, you had to let go. We love you and think about you every time we are on the road.