Meet the Shadows
Elizabeth Lawler (Lead Vocals)
Elizabeth’s musical journey began at a young age, fueled by her grandfather’s influence and a passion for singing that led her to join local church choirs and explore musical theater throughout her youth. She gained notable experience performing at weddings and karaoke competitions, which culminated in her auditioning successfully for several bands, starting with Deja Vu in 2014. Over the years, she has showcased her vocal talents across various bands, including No Limits and Izzy and the Thrusters, before eventually leading Stage 3 and co-creating Shadows Of The Night. Currently, she performs with her cover band I Candee, reflecting her enduring love for music and performance.
Tony Marinari (Lead Guitar)
Tony began his guitar journey at the age of 12, studying under Thomas Gagliardi, a jazz session musician in Philadelphia. He further honed his skills with various instructors, including Bobby Ferrara and Shawn Christie, a respected figure in performance and music theory. His musical career commenced in high school, where he played in the jazz band and a David Bowie tribute band, leading to a continuous stage presence. Throughout the early 1980s, he toured with multiple bands before joining Wrathchild, a prominent act in 80s rock venues. In the early 90s, he was part of Triage, an original band signed to EMI. In 1993, he joined a Scorpions tribute band that evolved into Stage3, performing classic rock and metal across the East Coast for nearly three decades. In 2016, he became a member of Loaded Gun, creating original hard rock music that gained airplay in Europe. As the music landscape evolved, Tony transitioned from Stage3 to ICandee, a dual female-fronted dance rock band. His passion for tribute projects remains strong, as he has portrayed Glenn Tipton in the Judas Priest tribute band MetalGodz for 16 years, touring extensively and achieving notable performances, including a headlining show at the Whiskey in LA in January 2020. In 2021, he partnered with his fiancée to form Shadows of The Night, a tribute to Pat Benatar’s music, showcasing his enduring commitment to live performance.
Lois Dallett (Bass Guitar)
Lois, known as Lo-E, embarked on her musical journey at a young age, initially mastering the piano and flute before transitioning to acoustic guitar at 14. Influenced by classic rock and disco, she was inspired to take up the bass guitar, which she quickly grew to love and has now played for over two decades. During this time, Lo-E has performed with various bands, showcasing both cover songs and original compositions across venues in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. In 2012, she co-founded the Christian rock band Never Forsaken with her husband Jim, touring extensively throughout the country. Currently, Lo-E holds endorsements with Spector Bass and Hartke amplification.
Jim Dallett (Rhythm Guitar)
Jim’s passion for playing the guitar was sparked by his father when he was just eight years old. He developed his musical skills by ear, spending countless evenings with his family immersed in his father’s vast collection of 45 records. This formative experience with music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, combined with his later interest in hard rock and metal, shaped Jim’s unique and rhythmic playing style. In 2007, he established the original hard rock band Bound by Nothing, performing regionally until 2011 and supporting two album releases. In 2012, Jim and his wife Lois (Lo-E) launched the Christian rock band Never Forsaken, embarking on an extensive national tour to promote their album “The Journey Here,” produced by Dove Award-winning producer Travis Wyrick.
Cory Beaver (Drums)
Cory embarked on his musical journey at the age of 11 with his first guitar, but by 13, he shifted his focus to drums. After five years of private lessons, he formed his first cover band, Aberdeen, with high school friends at 18. At 19, he joined his inaugural original band, Honour Crest, which secured a record deal with Rise Records in 2012 and released their debut album the following year. The band toured extensively until their disbandment in 2015. Subsequently, he contributed to various films and shows on Amazon Prime before becoming part of The New Low in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2016. After signing with Razor N Tie Records, he participated in the 2016 Vans Warped Tour, where they launched their debut album, Continuance. The band continued to tour until 2019, when creative differences prompted a permanent hiatus. In early 2020, he relocated to Philadelphia just before the COVID lockdowns, engaging in freelance video and music production. In 2022, he joined the Polychromatics, performing with them until 2023. He then toured with Halocene in the summer of 2023 and became a member of Life After Last in the fall. Additionally, he started a YouTube channel featuring drum lessons and live performances in 2023, and after several fill-in gigs, he officially joined iCandee in the summer of 2024.