Joey DiSilvestre-Vocals, Drums; Ryan Collins-Guitar, Kevin Early-Bass; are the hard working members of The Gnomes and, despite their youth (ages 16–18), have talent and stage presence far beyond their years.

“The Gnomes”, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina’s newest and youngest band, are winning fans all over the Low Country. This is “your fathers” rock and roll and The Gnomes capture classic rock in a way that many of the songs they play sound better than the original. The Gnomes mix a Led Zeppelin song with a few Temptations hits that always results in a standing ovation.

The Gnomes have only been playing since March of 2004 and to hear them play, you would think they had been together for years. What started out as a few kids playing around has turned into a booked schedule.

One visit to “Gnomeland” will make anyone a believer.

JOEY DISILVESTRE - Lead Vocals/Drums

Born in Maryland, raised in Hilton Head, South Carolina, Joey has been a music lover his whole life. Along with his vocal talent, he is a self-taught drummer since age seven. One of his idols – David Ruffin, The Temptations.KEVIN EARLY – Bass, Back-up Vocals

Born in Michigan, raised in Hilton Head, South Carolina Kevin was born a bass player; he just didn’t know it until he was 13. Put a box or stick with strings in his hands and he will create music. Kevin comes from a family of musicians so it has always been a part of his life. His idols – John Paul Jones and Jaco Pastorius.RYAN COLLINS - Lead Guitar

Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Ryan has lived on Hilton Head, South Carolina since June 2004. He joined The Gnomes in August and the rest of the band was “blown away by his talent”. He has played guitar since the age of 12 and hopes to one day play as well as his idols: Randy Rhodes (Ozzie Osborne’s guitarist) and Jimi Hendrix.