Meet the Band

  • Fran McCloskey

    Guitar/Bass/Vocals

    Fran played bass with the Philly power-pop band The Bathers in the mid 90s. In the 2000s he played bass in Blue Sinatra, a pop/soul/funk band that did some small college tours and a show at the XPOnential Music Fest.

    In 2010 Fran shifted to guitar and vocals and founded Home Skoold with Tim and Mike.

  • Tim Malfara

    Keyboards/Guitar/Bass/Vocals

    Tim was a founding member of the original hard rock/prog band Organized Chaos with Mike in the late 80s.

    In the 90s he joined The Bathers on keys. He has played on recording sessions with Joe Miralles, The Sultry Dogs and Moon Poodle.

  • Mike Simister

    Drums/Vocals

    Mike and Tim have been playing together for over 35 years. A gifted songwriter, Organized Chaos released his song “The Beginning of the End” in 1988, and it was included on a Philly Local Best of compilation.

    Today he still holds down the rhythm section and is crafting catchy pop songs with Tim and Fran.

  • Keith Brogan

    Bass/Vocals

    Keith is the newest member of the band. A staple of the Philly music scene, he has played with multiple bands, including the Resistors, the Fundells, The Corner Boys, The Sultry Dogs, and Waterfall.

    We are thrilled to add his incredible bass playing and fantastic voice to Home Skoold.

  • Kim DeFilippi

    Vocals

    A dynamic vocalist with impressive range - Kim has that “it” factor.

    She has fronted bands such as The P-Rents and Salty Dogs and can sing everything from 50s ballads to 90s grunge!

  • Tyler Sicilia

    Lead Guitar

    When not fronting his own awesome band, Moon Poodle, Tyler helps us out on lead guitar.

    When the mood strikes he sometimes lends a hand with some harmonies.