3 Dads and a Lad has been performing classic barbershop tunes, 50s and 60s doo wop and patriotic anthems for local audiences since 2001.
In addition to performing at private parties, birthday celebrations, retirement community events and more, 3 Dads and a Lad have also been honored to perform for fans of the Lancaster Barnstormers. Their first performance for Barnstormers' fans came on opening night when they performed at the side gate for fans entering the ballpark. 3 Dads and a Lad was also on hand during last year's championship series to perform the National Anthem to open the final game of the series in style.
Over the years, 3 Dads and the Lad have become a close knit group who share their passion for barbershop harmony. We invite you to meet the guys and find out more about this talented and spirited quartet that has enchanted audiences of all ages.
Tom MalesicLEAD
Tom, 3 Dads and a Lad's lead, is also the "lad" of the group, serving in his first barbershop quartet since discovering barbershop music in early 2000. Tom grew up in Lancaster County and attended Penn State University where he played the trumpet in Penn State's Marching Blue Band.
Though he's very busy these days running EZSolution, his successful web development and computer networking company and spending time with his wife and young son, Tom still finds time to feed his barbershop addiction. In fact the quartet often practices at Tom's home, where he's set up a very inviting music room!
Favorite Movie: Tommy Boy
Favorite Snack Food: Grandma Utz potato chips
Favorite Song: The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round
Quote: Maybe someday I'll look my age and grow 6 inches!
J. Charles "Bud" HartDA BASS
3 Dads and a Lad's booming bass, Bud, grew up in Southern Lancaster County and started barbershopping in 1991 with the Mahanoy City Coalcracker Chorus.
Bud has also sung with several other quartets including "Two Pair" and "Keynote Address".
Married for 45 years to the former Kathleen E. Pennypacker, Bud has 3 children (2 girls and a boy) and six grandchildren (3 girls and 3 boys). Currently he serves as a sports editor for several weekly Lancaster and Chester County newspapers and is active in the Episcopal church. In addition to "busting tunes", Bud also enjoys playing golf, bowling, hunting, fishing and reading.
Favorite Movie: Spartacus
Favorite Snack Food: Popcorn and pretzels (Hammonds)
Favorite Song: Couldn't begin to select one
Quote: If you can't say anything positive about someone, silence is golden.
Dwight HershbergerBARITONE
Dwight, 3 Dads and a Lad's baritone, grew up on a farm near Kansas City, MO and started barbershopping in 1994. Through the years, Dwight's love of barbershop music has led him to a number of quartets and choirs including the Gopher Baroque Quartet in Lancaster, the Hesston College acapella quartet, and the Hesston College acapella choir as well as two church quartets.
A man of many talents, Dwight spent his career as a computer programmer and analyst for Western Electric, Bell Telephone (Verizon) and Philhaven. What is most interesting about Dwight, however, is his stint as a bush pilot for the Africa Inland Mission (AIM-AIR) that fueled his passion for flying. Now retired, Dwight splits his time between his love for barbershop music, golf and flying and also serves as a part-time car jockey.
Married to his wife, Edna, for 45 years, with 3 children (all married), and 5 grandchildren.
Favorite Movie: Dead Poet's Society
Favorite Barbershop Song: The Rose or Twelfth of Never
Quote: "Wrinkled was not one of the things I wanted to be when I grew up!"
Jerry SchwebelTENOR
Jerry, 3 Dads and a Lad's talented tenor, grew up in the small town of Millersville, PA surrounded by the rich tones of barbershop music. Jerry's father sang in the Lancaster Red Rose Chorus and his mother in the Red Rose City Sweet Adelines. In 1969, Jerry joined his father in the Red Rose Chorus and has been hooked on barbershop ever since!
Over the years Jerry has sung with a number of quartets including his favorite, "Dad's Dream", a quartet that included Jerry, his father and two brothers.
Jerry also sang in an octet named "Double Feature".
Retired from Donnelly Printing, Jerry now has plenty of time to devote to his love of barbershop music and currently splits his time between 2 quartets - 3 Dads and a Lad and the Partimers, while also singing in the Red Rose Chorus and the Bryn Mawr Mainliners. As Jerry puts it "Singing is my therapy!"
Favorite Movie: Drumline
Favorite Snack Food: Cheese
Favorite Song: "The Stars and Stripes Forever" by Acoustix - 1993 International Quartet Champions
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