of the 2021 Central PA Music Hall of Fame along with Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Jeffrey Gaines, Halestorm, and Pentagon. They reunited to perform one set and accept this award on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the 2nd Annual CPMHOF Awards Ceremony which was completely sold out. Return of Bret Alexander and Paul Smith (2021-present) After performing together at the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame concert on July 1, 2021, the original five members of The Badlees have played a few shows together and seem to be back to the old days of original rock from Central PA. They announced a show at the Englewood in Hummelstown on March 5, 2022, which sold out in less than 24 hours. A second show was added on March 4, 2022, which sold out within 30 minutes of being added. It appears as if things are pointing to a long-term playing commitment from all five original members of the Badlees - which is great for them, but better for Central PA Rock Music fans! In December, 2022, the Badlees released their 9th, full-length self-titled eponymous record, The Badlees. Musical style and influences The Badlees forged a distinctive sound through their formative years that fused rock and pop elements with a distinct Pennsylvania style they called "roots rock". This sound was best presented on their breakthrough album River Songs, released in 1995. Some of the band's later efforts, especially Amazing Grace and Love Is Rain, branched out into several different subgenres, such as new wave, blues, folk, country, and Americana. The band members themselves drew their influences from diverse sources. Founding member Jeff Feltenberger was formally trained as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, with a tendency towards folk, country, and bluegrass. Guitarist and chief songwriter Bret Alexander cites various influences ranging from John Lennon and the Beatles to Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Steve Earle. Drummer Ron Simasek is a huge fan of Frank Zappa and, along with bassist Paul Smith, the Canadian power trio Rush. Singer Pete Palladino drew his influences from a spectrum of rock and pop artists including contemporaries Counting Crows and Edwin McCain. Band members Current band members Pete Palladino – vocals, harmonica Ron Simasek – drums and percussion Jeff Feltenberger - guitars, vocals Paul Smith - bass guitar, vocals Bret Alexander - guitars, mandolin, zither, dulcimer, vocals Former band members Bret Alexander – guitars and multiple string