Band

The Eli Cash Band has earned a reputation as one of the most talented and hardest working cover bands in Greater Boston. Known for their marathon sets, crowd banter, and stellar musicianship, the band has a versatility that few can match and a song-list that features R & B, 90’s alternative, 80’s, contemporary pop, country, and much more. At a private party, wedding, or a late night show at a local bar, Eli Cash will get everyone moving and singing along.

Kaplan Hasanoglu, Guitar/Vocals

Kaplan has been writing and performing music for more than 20 years. A Wisconsin native, he moved to the Boston area in 2009. Prior to that he was an established performer in both Fort Collins (2000-2006) and Iowa City (2006-2009). In 2010, he recorded ‘The Good Part of Guessing,’ which is currently available on Spotify and similar streaming platforms. Around the time of its release, he met Tom through Craigslist and they started playing original music at clubs like the Middle East upstairs and downstairs, Hard Rock Café, Church, Brighton Music Hall, and other well-known venues in the Boston area. Tom and Kaplan then joined with the rest of the Eli Cash Band in 2016.

Thomas Farrell, Lead Guitar

Tom started his musical career at a young age after receiving a guitar for Christmas. He grew up in Rhode Island playing jazz and classic rock. After moving to Boston for school in 2007, he continued his musical development in college while studying music and actively performing throughout. Tom has played with a number of different projects and continued to hone his skills playing a variety of genres including funk, folk, country, bluegrass, hip-hop and RnB. His latest project, Grain Thief, has received national radio play and toured across the country.

Matthew Mahoney, Bass/Vocals

When he was six, Matt’s mother thrust a classical guitar into his hands, thus opening the doors to a lifelong love for music. Matt diligently trained for nine years under the tutelage of Charles Suavanen. However, it was not until college that Matt developed an interest in playing the electric bass. Armed with this new instrument and sound, he began playing in various bands around the San Francisco area (Wyld Type Hybrid, Poet Tree Project). In 2004, Matt made the transcontinental move to the greater Boston area, where he picked up the upright bass and began learning the fundamentals of jazz. On the East coast, he has played in a variety of local groups, including Custom Deluxe, Carbin, Bluebird, Semi Good Lookin’, Northern Fried Revival, and Vibrant. Matt has been involved with over 30 recording projects as both a musician and a sound engineer.

Jon Francis, Drums
Jon had his heart set on being a drummer from the age of 3.  From humble beginnings on his “Fraggle Rock” drum set, he’s been a part of local music scenes since high school. He’s been fortunate to play gigs up and down the east coast but always calls Boston home. With countless recording projects and gigs on his resume, Jon also teaches private drum lessons as well as music production lessons. As a lifelong student of music, Jon tries to teach his students that learning is never done and there is always something more to practice. He draws influence from a wide range of bands like The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Tool, Dave Mattews Band, The Mars Volta, Radiohead and many more. When not playing, he enjoys time with his family and one day hopes to find his original “Fraggle Rock” drum set.