ABOUT | Given to Fly - The Pearl Jam Experience

BAND

Est. 2014 New York

Est. 2024 Florida

BOB DONAHUE

Lead Vocals

A lifelong Pearl Jam fan and professional vocal coach, Bob's baritone voice is incredibly reminiscent of Eddie Vedder's. With a degree in music business in hand, Bob created Given to Fly in 2014 to honor his musical heroes and recreate the best of Pearl Jam for die-hard fans who know their music well. His gritty, warm sound plus the band's tight delivery makes Given to Fly a standout tribute. Email Bob.

"Donahue may not look like Eddie Vedder, but he sure sounds like him. Like, a lot. He inhabits 'Jeremy', Pearl Jam's dark, mid-tempo hit from 1992, just like Vedder does." - Saratoga Living Magazine

WILL MICHAEL

Bass

From playing the Sunset Strip in LA in its heyday to gigging across the US, Will is a veteran pocket player with a full-bodied sound. He’s recorded albums and videos with multiple bands. Will maintains the beat with detail and brings a strong low end that you feel in Pearl Jam songs.

RUI PINTO

Drummer & Backing Vocals

Rui started his music career as a full-time keyboardist touring Portugal for more than 10 years but went on to play as a drummer after arriving in the US in 2005. A graduate of Escola de Jazz Luiz Villas-Boas music school in Lisbon, Rui is a precise drummer who delivers with groove and feel.

CHRIS ANASTASIO

Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals

Chris is a veteran musician and grunge era fan who's gigged up and down the East Coast in tribute bands, cover bands, and original bands. He taught guitar at Albright College, and has worked as a guitar & violin luthier for 15+ years. Chris is endorsed by Ugly Amps, and Ron Procopio Guitars.

ZACK GREHL

Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals

Zack is a versatile and accomplished guitarist with roots in Miami's vibrant music scene. Recently off on a nine-year stint performing in full-production shows on cruise ships, Zack now delivers a faithful recreation of Stone Gossard’s melodic riffs and innovative alt-rock style in Given to Fly.

Given to Fly was hired to play at the premiere of Pearl Jam's documentary film "Let's Play Two", and promoted by Pearl Jam on social media, including in the official event and sponsored ads.