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SHARE BUTTON The Wayside Shakeup By Gary Wien Two guys were walking down the street carrying guitars when a limousine pulled up, a window rolled down, and a guy who appeared to be Sylvester Stallone said, “You guys looking for a wayside shakeup?” The window then rolled up, the limo drove away, and a band was named. Of course, it may or may not have February 2015 Article Index actually been Stallone, but who cares? It’s the perfect story for a band from Philly. The Wayside Shakeup includes founding members Chris D’Antonio and Rob Volansky along with John Mcleod, Eric Raible, and Mike Leger. Three of the guys grew up just outside of the city in nearby Haddon Township, NJ. Next Article 97